From The Hindu

Source: The Hindu ( http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/08/08/stories/2009080850060200.htm)

Karnataka - Mangalore
Head to Chilimbi for ornamental fish
Special Correspondent

A variety of beautiful fish awaits people who wish to add colour to their aquariums

MANGALORE: Ahead of Sunday's opening of an outlet of the Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC) at Chilimbi here, a range of ornamental fish have been lined up for your aquariums.
From the most active tiger barbs to suckers that rarely move and can calmly stay put for hours on end; from the bright parrot fish to the plain but classy arrowana; (also called vastu fish), a variety of beautiful creatures awaits people who wish to add colour to their aquariums.
Those new to the hobby could look for imported aquariums and take advice from the officials for their own mix and match of varieties. "You cannot buy carnivorous fish that fight in your aquarium", said an official. To elaborate this point, he showed to The Hindu a small reddish variety called, Siamese fighter each packed in polythene bags. The aggressive breed, he said, is known for fighting with even bigger fish even if it is from its own genus.
Other varieties on display to be augmented later at the outlet are lion-head gold yellow morph, sear, finger shark, pink tail barb, and flower horns. Aquariums mounted on a cupboard are also available at the outlet.
The outlet sells aquarium accessories, fish food, medicines and aqua plants, among others. KFDC chairman Ramachandar Baikampady said the corporation would set up an ornamental fish development centre at the Veterinary College in Hebbal, Bangalore. Many species from the world over would be reared and made available to the people, he said.
The ornamental fish counter is just one part of the outlet. In the other part of it, you can buy your favourite fresh, frozen or dry fish. A unique feature is that you can sit and watch as your chosen fish is dressed and packed. The fish cutting area has been provided with a place for people to relax and watch it.
The outlet promises to bring together both marine and inland fish and use only bio-degradable plastic. The modern air-conditioned fishery outlet on the main road near the Lady Hill Circle promises to be clean and odour-free. Mr. Baikampady said the outlet would stock tiger prawn, mackerel, lobsters, lady fish(kana), crabs, sear fish, among other varieties.
Minister for Fisheries Anand Asnotikar is scheduled to inaugurate the outlet on Sunday.