Knowledge Management of Snake Skinned Gourami Conservation Group at Amphoe Bang Bo, Samut Prakan Province

Abstract

This research was a qualitative research. The purpose of this research was to manage knowledge of snake skinned gourami conservation group at Amphoe Bang Bo, Samut Prakan Province. Population for this research was 12 members of Bang Bo snake skinned gourami conservation group. The data was collected by community forums and capture knowledge. This study found that conservation of Bang Bo snake skinned gourami was natural fish farming by brushing the grass into piles for fish because the rotting grass would produce plankton and moina. It always helped fish to eat natural food. It made tight meat fish, had less fat, not fishy, and good taste. Most popular fish farming was in rice fields, used water from irrigation canals and rain. Fish propagation by releasing complete breeders into natural ponds. At present, there were fewer areas for fish farming, most of the areas were rented. Cost-effective farming should raise more than 20 acres or more.