The Properties of the Spermatozoa of Puntius sarana and its Refrigerated Storage

The quality of the semen of the common table fish Pimlius sarana was evaluated by analyzing milt volume, concentration of spermatozoa, percentage viability, duration of motility and scoring of motility of spermatozoa. The fertilizing solution was found to be the most suitable medium for activation of spermatozoa. The duration of spermatozoan motility was found to be highest at pH 8, temperature 5°C and salinity 5.23 x 10^-3. The duration of motility and percentage viability of the spermatozoa were considerably enhanced by storing semen in oxygen than storage in air In short-term preservation at 4°C the undiluted oxygenated milt showed better results than the milt stored in extenders.