Murrel/Channa Fish Seed (Channa striata / Channa marulius)

Murrel, also known as Channa (Snakehead fish), is a high-value freshwater species native to India, prized for its delicious meat and medicinal properties. The two main species used in aquaculture are Channa striata (striped murrel) and Channa marulius (giant murrel). Known for their air-breathing capability and tolerance to low-oxygen conditions, murrel is ideal for cultivation in tanks, ponds, and low-water-level systems.

Shazam Farms supplies healthy and fast-growing murrel fish seed sourced from disease-free hatcheries. With rising market demand for fresh, live fish in South Indian cuisine and the medical value of murrel meat (especially in post-operative diets), this species offers excellent profitability in small and medium aquaculture setups.

Key Benefits

• Premium fish with excellent taste and high market price

• Air-breathing species, survives in low oxygen waters

• Tolerant to high temperatures and poor water quality

• Ideal for tank, pond, and low-input rural systems

• Preferred in therapeutic diets for post-surgery recovery

Suitable For

• Backyard tank farming and RAS

• Rural and tribal aquaculture

• Medicinal fish markets and health-focused consumers

• High-value restaurant and live fish markets

• Diversification for commercial fish farms

Fish Seed Information

• Species: Channa striata / Channa marulius

• Size at Sale: 5-6 inch fry or fingerlings

• Age: 15–30 days

• Growth Rate: 300–700g in 6–8 months depending on feeding

• Survival Rate: Very high with clean water and regular feeding

• Stocking Density: 5000–7000 per acre or 10–15/sq.ft in tanks

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 25°C to 35°C

• pH Range: 6.5 to 8.5

• Dissolved Oxygen: Can survive even <3 mg/L

• Feeding: Carnivorous – needs high-protein feed or live feed in early stages

Management Tips

• Feed live feed or finely minced meat/fish initially

• Gradually wean to floating carnivore pellets (35–45% protein)

• Maintain hygienic water conditions, especially in tanks

• Regularly monitor for bacterial infections and parasites

• Harvest selectively once fish reaches 300g+

Delivery & Availability

• Available in 1000, 5000, 10,000-piece batches

• Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 fish seed

• Pickup available from Shazam Farms, Hyderabad

• Live delivery available across Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh (delivery charges extra)

• Packed in oxygen-filled bags for safe transport