# Devu's aqua farm

> Devu's aqua farm at Devu's aqua farm, Kollam, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** Devu's aqua farm
- **Address:** puthuppally, Kollam, Kerala, 690547
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/fishery-farm-visit

## About this event

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nvolved in maintaining fish in managed aquatic environments. A visit connected with Devu’s Aqua Farm can introduce visitors to aspects such as fish breeding, rearing, feeding, tank management, water-quality monitoring and disease prevention. These are important components of successful fish farming because aquatic animals depend strongly on suitable water conditions, appropriate nutrition and careful management throughout their growth cycle. Ornamental fish farming has additional requirements because colour, body form, behaviour and overall health influence the value and suitability of different varieties. Devu’s Aqua Farm has been reported in connection with ornamental varieties including guppies, platies, mollies, angelfish and koi carp, along with other less commonly encountered ornamental species. The farm's activities therefore demonstrate how aquaculture can extend beyond food production into the specialised ornamental-fish sector. Ornamental fish culture is an increasingly diverse branch of aquaculture in which fish are bred and maintained primarily for aquarium keeping and related markets. Understanding this process can be particularly useful for students, aquarium enthusiasts and aspiring fish farmers because it combines elements of biology, animal care, water management and small-business entrepreneurship. The practical side of fish rearing includes regular observation of fish health, removal of waste, management of uneaten feed and maintenance of suitable water conditions. Information published about Devu’s Aqua Farm describes routine tank cleaning and monitoring as part of its hatchery operations, highlighting the importance of maintaining water quality in intensive fish-rearing systems. The farm also has an educational dimension. Its documented collaboration with the Department of Zoology at Milad-E-Sherief Memorial College included student training and research or project work, while another institutional report specifically mentions training in fish breeding and rearing techniques. This makes the farm relevant to educational visits focused on aquaculture, fisheries science and practical animal husbandry. Visitors can gain a clearer understanding of how theoretical knowledge about fish biology is applied in a working farm environment. Devu’s Aqua Farm also illustrates the potential for rural entrepreneurship within Kerala's aquaculture sector. The development of an ornamental-fish enterprise requires knowledge of breeding techniques, species requirements, water management, disease control, marketing and customer demand. By combining fish production with ornamental-fish sales and knowledge sharing, the farm represents a specialised form of agricultural enterprise. For travellers interested in agro-tourism, aquaculture, sustainable livelihoods or aquarium fish, Devu’s Aqua Farm offers a different experience from conventional crop farms and livestock centres. It provides an opportunity to see how aquatic species can be bred and reared systematically while learning about the management practices required to maintain healthy fish populations. Visitors interested in a farm visit, demonstration or training session should confirm current access arrangements directly with the establishment, as operational areas may have restricted entry and activities can vary according to farming schedules.

🚆 Nearest Railway: Oachira Railway Station (\~4 km)

✈️ Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (\~105 km)

🚌 Bus: Alumpeedika Bus Stop / Alumpeedika–Vallikavu Road

🏨 Stay: Hotel Yamuna; Kayaloram Resort; Hotel Achutha

✅ Notes: Devu's Aqua Farm is an aquaculture farm at Puthuppally, Alumpeedika, Kollam 690547, known for ornamental and edible fish farming.