Category: Special arrangements in aquaculture enterprises

This category includes the special arrangements that should exist in aquaculture enterprise whether farms or hatcheries. These arrangements could be species specific such as over-wintering greenhouses for Nile tilapia in temperature regions.

Introducing solar energy in Egyptian aquaculture

Photos’ credit: Sherif Sadek (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted photos are taken in a shrimp farm located in Port Said area (Egypt). The use of solar energy in aquaculture in Egypt has been always considered especially when considering the increasing cost of fuel as well as the maintenance …

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In-pond raceway aquaculture technology (Description and applications) – Video

Video credit: Marx Perfecto C. Garcia (Philippines) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) Historic information: As reported, the “In-pond raceway technology – IPR” was first developed in 2007 on a channel catfish farm in West Alabama, USA. Afterwards, the technology was transferred to China in 2013 and then after to more Asian …

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Oil trapping and swim bladder inflation of marine fish

Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website)     The inserted picture was taken in a marine hatchery in Italy in which gilthead seabream and European seabass are reproduced. The simple devices shown on the water surface of the tank are skimmers which trap oil originating from rotifers being fed an enrichment diet. …

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Fencing fish ponds in Benin

Credit: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) The photo shows the fencing of fish ponds using nets and bamboo sticks. The purpose is to prevent the entry of unwanted animals especially snakes and birds.  

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Use of top netting to exclude fish-eating birds (Colombia)

Credit: Eudes Emilio Sanchez (Colombia) The top structures seen over the fish ponds are lines of thread, which are used as a network to prevent fish poaching by birds. These lines of thread are made of weather-resistant materials, and must be placed at a height of 1.8 meters above pond dikes to act against birds and …

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Biofence system and microalgae cultivation in a marine hatchery in Greece

Credit: George Triantaphyllidis (Lamans, Greece) This photo shows a Biofence system and conventional bags for cultivation of microalgae in a marine hatchery in Greece Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture or more. …

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Culture of Nile tilapia in integration with banana in Egypt

The two photos cover the overall integrated aquaculture-horticulture project. In this specific project, horticulture is represented by banana while Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) represents the aquaculture component. Because of water scarcity in Egypt, the surface irrigation of banana farming is not encouraged due to its high water consumption. In order to compromise between the restrictions …

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Gravel filter in earthen fish pond (Egypt)

Mechanisms used in filtering water will depend on potential usage of water. This photo shows a type of gravel filters whereas filtered water is used in tilapia hatchery as well as for landscaping. This filter is located in 1000-m2 earthen pond. The filter is established above concrete base. The outer dimension of the filter is …

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Fish harvesting facilities in earthen ponds (harvest ditch) in Egypt

Fish harvest in earthen ponds is significantly facilitated by establishing harvest ditches. In addition to facilitating fish harvest, ditches help in drying pond bottom. Depending on pond size and the slope of pond bottom, placing harvest ditches are determined. Ditches could be peripheral especially in large ponds or central in smaller ponds. Establishing harvest ditches …

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Fish harvesting facilities in earthen ponds (catch pond) in Egypt

Fish harvesting in earthen ponds especially in large ponds is a significant task. Catch ponds are recommended to carry out efficient fish harvesting. For a 4-ha fish pond, a catch pond of the following dimensions will be sufficient; 2.5 m high, 10-m long, and 2-m wide. Catch pond should have a rocky bottom and sides. The …

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