International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2278 - 3202 1 4 2012 08 10 Study of Fish Diversity and Water Quality at Kasar Sai Dam, Hinjewadi, Pune, MS, India 51 55 EN Swaminathan C. 1 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai – 625 104, TN, INDIA VijendraRaoR. 2 Wood Properties and Uses division, Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru – 560 003, Karnataka, INDIA Shashikala S. 3 Masih Usha 1 Department of Botany, Mata Jija Bai Govt. Girls P.G. College, Indore, MP, INDIA ShrimaliRagini 2 Department of Microbiology, I.K. Science College Indore, MP, INDIA Naqvi S.M.A 3 Department of Botany, I. K. Science College Indore, MP, INDIA Mehta Jitendra 1 Microbiology and Pathology Division, Vital Biotech Research Institute, University of Kota, Kota- 324009, Rajasthan, INDIA DhakerJayraj Kiran 2 Kavia Ambika 3 Sen Priya 4 KaushalNeha 5 Datta Sakshi 6 QuadrosGoldin 1 B.N. Bandodkar College of Science, Chendani, Thane 400601, Maharashtra, INDIA Athalye R.P. 2 álim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Anaikatti Post, Coimbatore 641108, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Philippe Sessou 1 Laboratoire de Recherche en Biologie Appliquée (LARBA), Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, BENIN Souaïbou Farougou 2 Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche en Chimie Appliquée (LERCA), Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi (EPAC), Cotonou, BENIN Guy Alitonou 3 Laboratoire de Microbiologie et de Biotechnologie Alimentaire, Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques (FSA), Cotonou, BENIN Sébastien Djenontin Tindo 4 Boniface Yèhouénou 5 Paulin Azokpota 6 Issaka Youssao 7 Dominique Sohounhloué 8 SaralaThambavaniD. 1 Department of Chemistry, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai-625, INDIA Sabitha M.A. 2 Department of Chemistry, J.A. College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam-625 601, INDIA IllathSujina 1 * Department of Chemistry, Karpagam University, Coimbatore-641 021, INDIA Subban Ravi 2 PekGeok Pang 1 Faculty of Agro Based Industry, University Malaysia Kelantan (Jeli campus), Beg Berkunci No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, MALAYSIA Asrul Af 2 Faculty of Earth science, University Malaysia Kelantan (Jeli campus), Beg Berkunci No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, MALAYSIA i 3 Faculty of Agro Based Industry, University Malaysia Kelantan (Jeli campus), Beg Berkunci No. 100, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan, MALAYSIA RahmanShefiqur 4 ShahaRanajit kumar 5 Bhalerao S.N. 1 B.R. Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune, MS, INDIA > Research Paper 2012 7 11 2012 08 10 The Kasar Sai dam is situated near Hinjewadi, Pune. This medium sized dam is mainly constructed for irrigational purposes. It is about 20 km away from Pune city and is surrounded by hills, agricultural fields and village Kasar Sai. The present study deals with the changes in physico-chemical parameters, such as water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, chlorides and suspended solids. These parameters were observed and analyzed from December 2009 to October 2011 at every alternate month. Simultaneously the fish fauna along with plankton availability in the dam water was also studied. Based on the findings of the present study, the suggestions are given to increase the fish production by scientific approach. Copyright@ International Science Community Association