Milkfish and Pond Preparation

In which year did bangus farming start in the Philippines?

• 2000

• 1990

• 1975

• 1863

What is the most commercially important fish species in the Philippines?

• Chanus chunus

• Channidae

• Chanos chanos

• Channos chanos

What is the average harvest size of bangus?

• 100-200 grams

• 250-600 grams

• 700-900 grams

• 1-2 kg

What percentage of fry in the Philippines is sourced from Indonesia?

• 30-40%

• 50-60%

• 70-80%

• 90-100%

What is the breeding ratio for milkfish?

• 1 Female:1 Male

• 1 Female:2 Males

• 1 Female:3 Males

• 1 Female:4 Males

How long does it take for milkfish to reach maturity?

• 3 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

At what time does spawning occur for milkfish?

• 10AM-12PM

• 12AM-2AM

• 2AM-6AM

• 6AM-10AM

What is the average weight of an 8-year-old female bangus?

• 6 kg

• 5 kg

• 4 kg

• 3 kg

What type of water can milkfish survive in?

• Freshwater, brackishwater, and marine water

• Only marine water

• Only freshwater

• Only brackishwater

What is the size of fry when they are sourced from the hatchery?

• 1-2 inches

• 4-5 inches

• 2-3 inches

• 3-4 inches