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Research Article

PHYSICO - CHEMICAL PARAMETERS FROM THE

MANAPPADAIYUR AND SWAMIMALAI FRESH WATER
PONDS
Tamizhazhagan V*, Pugazhendy. K
Annamalai University, Department of Zoology, Chidambaram, Cuddalore, India-608 002.
Abstract:
Aquatic ecosystem monitoring has been carried out in India based on either chemical or biological analysis.
Diatoms constitute a fundamental link between primary (autotrophic) and secondary (heterotrophic) production and
form a vital component of aquatic ecosystem. Particularly P H, Temperature, at the same time remaining parameters
of salinity, O2 and Co2 observation was slightly changed due to some pollutes. So in this study will be given
supporting to the future study among the fresh water ecosystem balance.
Key words: Physio-Chemical, Natural Pond, Culture Pond,

Corresponding author:
Dr. K. Pugazhendy,
Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India 608 002
E-mail: pugalendy@gmail.com

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INTRODUCTION:
Diatoms constitute a fundamental link between
primary (autotrophic) and secondary (heterotrophic)
production and form a vital component of aquatic
ecosystem. Diatoms generally range in size from 2200m and are composed of a cell wall composed
primarily
of silica.
Diatoms
are
amazing
microscopically algae whose typical features are a
siliceous coverage, called frustules, extremely diverse
in shape. Diatoms live in almost all types of
superficial waters. Depending on their habitats,
diatoms are either planktonic (living suspended on
the water), benthic (growing associated to a
substrate), or both planktonic and benthic. The algal
species that develop in an area depend on different
environmental factors: temperature, pH, Dissolved
oxygen, Co2, salinity etc., Thus, the species that can
be found in a water body will inform about some
characteristics of the water.
Aquatic ecosystem monitoring has been carried out in
India based on either chemical or biological analysis.
The chemical approach is useful in order to
determine the levels of nutrients, metals, pesticides,
radioactive substances, etc., while the biological
approach aids in assessing the overall effect of the
chemical input on organisms. Because these
microscopic organisms depend on light and nutrients,
they populate the euphotic zone or the upper strata of
freshwater lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and rivers. Many
micro- organisms feed on diatoms and in this way
they are integrated into aquatic food webs. Diatoms
are frequently used as bio-indicators, and if they are
not investigated live they may be perceived simply as
glass boxes used to give information about water
quality. It is worth the time to study the living
communities and to note the other algae and the
interactions between the algae and other microorganisms.
Water quality is important in pond aquaculture
because water quality imbalances can cause stress,
poor growth, and mortality of culture species .Water
quality is strongly influenced by feed inputs, and
ponds with high feeding rates frequently have more
severe problems with low dissolved oxygen
concentrations and excessive concentrations of
ammonia and nitrite than ponds with low or moderate
feeding rates .Although many water quality problems
can be prevented by use of conservative feeding
practices and efficient mechanical aeration, there are
other water quality concerns in pond aquaculture.
Natural characteristics of pond waters can greatly
limit possibilities for fish culture. One naturally
occurring water quality imbalance is the case of pond
waters with high total alkalinity and low calcium
concentration. Such waters often have excessively
high pH, which can limit fish culture. Many times,

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site water quality limitations may be alleviated

through management, for example alleviating the
problem of high pH and low calcium by applying
calcium sulfate (gypsum) to the water to increase
calcium concentration. Moreover, some pond water
quality variables are strongly influenced by pond
bottom soil characteristics. Fish do not grow well in
ponds with acidic water, which usually are located on
acidic soils, but acidity in ponds can be corrected by
liming.
Water is an essential requirement of human and
activities development and it is one of the most
delicate part of the environment. The physicchemical properties of water and diatom have been
studied in different aquatic habitats the present study
reports on the physico-chemical properties of water
and diatoms recorded in Manappadaiyur and
Swamimalai pond situated near Thanjavur (Dt)
Tamilnadu. The aquatic ecosystem is a major
subdivision of the biosphere. Almost 71% of the
earths surface area is covered by water. In terms of
total volume of water, around 97% of the worlds
water is saline. This means that less than 3% of the
water volume in the world is actually freshwater
(Gleick, 1996). However, not all this freshwater is
readily available for use by humans and less than 1%
of is used for drinking (Grey, 1994).
There are different biological indicators that can be
used to determine the ecological status of a water
body: macro invertebrates, aquatic plants, and algae,
especially diatoms,are all used in water quality
research.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Description of the Study Area:
The hydrological condition of the pond water situated
near Thanjavur. The pond is situated near the east
and west Tamilnadu, India. My study area is starting
from Manappadaiyur (Nature pond) and Swamimalai
(culture pond). One of the most important features of
ponds is the presence of standing water, which
provides habitat for wetland plants and animals.
Method of Collection of Water Samples:
Water samples were collected from the fixed location
in Manappadaiyur (nature pond) and Swamimalai
culture pond at regular estimation of all the physico
chemical factors PH. The pond water temperature was
measured by Celsius thermometer. Dissolved oxygen
was determined by Winklers method as given by
Strickland and Parsons (1968). Water samples were
collected reagent bottles and fixed on the spot by
adding the reagent namely Hydrogen peroxide
followed by Hydrochloric acid and Sulphuric acid.
Carbon-di-oxide was determined with the help of
phenolphthalein indicator was present (or) absent
water samples were collection in conical flask and

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few drops of phenolphthalein indication if the color

turns pink, free co2 is absent, the sample titrate 0.05
N sodium hydroxide. At the end point, a pink color
appears. Then the samples we brought to the
laboratory to determine the salinity was measured by
standard methods (Body 1979 and 1995).
The correlation co-efficient was calculated
between the physical and chemical parameters of the
river using the formula,
N xy - (x) - (y)
R=
x2- (x2)- y2-(y)2

Methods of Collection of Diatom Samples:

Diatom samples were collected from the fixed
location, at nature pond water Manappadaiyur and
culture pond water Swamimalai. Diatoms can be
identified to species level though morphological
features of their frustules but these will hardly be
seen without a previous treatment consisting of
making all the organic matter disappear, leaving their
siliceous frustules empty. There are different
techniques for diatom cleaning but the hydrogen
peroxide method (30% H2 O2 solution) is the most
widely used. Firstly, if formaldehyde has been added,
it should be removed .the sample has to be
homogenized by shaking and a tube for
centrifugation has to be filled with it. Centrifuge the
sample at 2,500 rpm for 15 minutes, remove the
supernatant, refill the tube with distilled water and
homogenize it again. This process should be repeated
3 times but after the first one the supernatant must be
revised to prevent any loss of diatoms.
Once the supernatant is removed for the third time,
add a few drops of Hydrogen peroxide to the pellet.
Be careful because a lot of foam may appear! Some
more peroxide has to be added carefully until half of
the tube is filled with it. Then, the tube can be either
left covered for several days until bubbles stop
flowing (or) heated in a sand bath (or) a hotplate at
about 90C during 1 to 4 hours. In both cases, the
brownish suspension has to become whitish. After
that, add a few drops of HCL and repeat the
centrifuge process previously describe to remove all
the Hydrogen peroxide.
When diatoms are cleaned and suspended in water,
dispense a few drops of this water on a cover slip and
let it dry. Once dried, examine the cover slip under
the microscope to ensure that diatoms can be easy to
count. A good number of valves are eight per field
but it depends on their size and shape. If there are too
many, the sample must be diluted; if there are only
few diatoms, add more drops and let the cover slip
dry again. If there are not enough diatom on the cover
slip but there is too much inorganic matter on it, the

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researcher has to make a decision whether or not to

add more sample to the cover slip: the addition of
more sample would reduce the time of analysis but
diatom would be covered by more inorganic matter,
which makes the identification of species harder.
After getting an appropriated number of diatoms on
the cover slip, dispense a small drop of high
refractive medium (such as NaphraxTM) on a slide
and place the cover slip on it, making sure that
diatoms are in contact with the drop. Heat the
preparation for about one minute; some bubbles will
appear under the cover slip when the drop of high
refractive medium boils but they will disappear as the
slide cools again. Once cold, the cover slip should be
closely adhered to the slide; if not, the preparation
has to be heated again.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
The observation was recorded between two stations
from Manappadaiyur and Swamimalai of pond. Study
of physic-chemical parameters correlation coefficient and diatoms are shown in table 1, 2, and 3.
The maximum water temperatures below 71F in
both two stations are same repeated value. John
Clegg (1986), reported by Water temperature is also
important when using aquatic herbicides to treat plant
or algae growth. Aquatic herbicides are most
effective temperatures are between 60 and when
water 75F. The pH of water sample both stations
are recorded value of 7. A significant negative
relation between temperature and pH (r=-0.3835) has
been observed.
Dissolved oxygen concentration of water sample I,
6.77 ml/lit. Sample II, 3.38 ml/lit. The minimum
level of Dissolved oxygen 3.38 mg/lit was found in
station II which received the municipal sewage and
domestic water. The similar trend was also recorded
in pond Sone and Dalmianagar (Bihar) by Singh and
Singh (1995). A signification negative relation
between Dissolved oxygen and water temperature r=
-0.2906 has been observed and also negative relation
between Dissolved oxygen and pH r=-0.4567. The
carbon-di-oxide levels of water sample I, 2.20 mg/lit.
The negative relation between Co2 and pH r=-0.4332
and
Dissolved
oxygen
r=0.3769.
Salinity
concentration of water sample I 0.437 ppt, sample II
0.6296 ppt. Singh and Singh (1995) reported that the
higher level of salinity was due to increase in
decomposition of organic matters. A signification
negative relation between salinity and water
temperature r=-0.0017, A positive relation between
salinity and Co2 r= 0.0099.

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Table: 1
(NATURAL POND)
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Table : 2
(CULTURE POND)

Parameters

Value

S.No

Parameters

Value

1.

Temperature

28

1.

Temperature

28

2.

PH

2.

PH

3.

Dissolved oxygen

6.77

3.

Dissolved oxygen

3.38

4.

Co2

2.20

4.

Co2

4.4

5.

Salinity

0.4379

5.

Salinity

0.626

Table 3: Correlation Co- Efficient Observed Between Two Ponds Physico- Chemical Parameters In Pond
Water.

Parameters

Water
Temperature

PH

Dissolved
Oxygen

Co2

Water parameter

1.0000

PH

-0.3835

1.0000

Dissolved oxygen

-0.2906

-0.4567

1.0000

Co2

-0.2906

-0.4332

0.3769

1.0000

Salinity

-0.0017

0.0012

0.0054

0.0099

Salinity

1.0000

Fig1: Two Ponds Physico- Chemical Parameters in Pond Water

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION:

This is certified that the earlier findings of thus the
water temperature followed by a definite pattern and
increased during day similar observation was made
by Sing et al., (1982) in pond water. The similar
trend was also recorded in pond Sone and
Dalmianagar (Bihar) by Singh and Singh (1995)
reported that the high level of salinity was due to
increase in decomposition of organic matter.
Thirty and 53 streams in the Kathmandu Valley
(2000) and Middle Hills (199496), respectively,
were sampled in October and November during
stable flows following the monsoon. Diatoms were
collected in riffles, water samples taken for chemical
analysis, and habitat character of the stream channel,
bank and catchment assessed using river habitat
surveys. While diatoms in the Middle Hills indicate
unpolluted or only mildly enriched conditions, they
reveal pronounced eutrophication and organic
pollution in the densely populated Kathmandu
Valley.
Diatom population on which the whole aquatic life
defends directly (or) indirectly largely governed by
the interaction of a number of physic-chemical and
biological conditions and tolerance to one or more of
these conditions (Reid and Matu, 1976) diatom
behavior are observed in my study area station I & II
include. The present study source very low diatom
diversity when compared with the station-I ( nature
pond)Manappadaiyur and station-II (culture pond)
Swamimalai. The higher density of diatom were
found in station- I (nature pond) Manappadaiyur at
the lower density of diatoms were found in station-II
(culture pond) Swamimalai.
Similar observation was made by station I & II.
Particularly PH, Temperature, at the same time
remaining parameters of salinity, O2 and Co2
observation was slightly changed due to some
pollutes. So in this study will be given supporting to
the future study among the fresh water
ecosystembalace.
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