Category: Aquaculture

This collection of photos includes various farmed species of fin-fish, shell fish, seaweed and others as well as the farming practices carried out in many countries in the world

Use of Constructed Wetlands in improving water quality (Jordan) – in Arabic

Credit: Abeer Alblawenah and Ahmad Al Khrisat  (Jordan)      تمثل هذه الصورة التجربة الاردنية لاختبار مدى فعالية  نظام احواض الاراضي الرطبة بتحسين نوعية المياه المستصلحة ،يعرف نظام احواض الاراضي الرطبة بانه مصطلح لتكنولوجيا نوعا ما حديثة في معالجة وتحسين نوعية المياه  وهو عبارة عن  “استخدام الأحواض الضحلة نسبيا والتي تسري فيها المياه بانسياب بسيط وتبقى هذه …

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General features of aquaculture dvelopment in Jordan

Credit: Ebraheem al Zubidue (Jordan) Water scarcity in Jordan necessitates the adoption of intensive aquaculture practices which  are carried out in cement or fiberglass tanks are used and whereas aeration using various types of aerators while liquid oxygen is used in a project.  Aquaculture production in Jordan (about 450 tons) is composed of tilapia and …

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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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On-farm fish marketing (Paraguay) – in Spanish

Credit: David Martin Sykora (Paraguay) Esa foto es en un evento de cosecha de un productor, donde pone los peces a la oferta del publico presente. En mi país se impulsan solo dos variedades eróticas, las carpas y las tilapias.  El ministerio impulsa mas las tilapias, por su facil reproduccion, rusticidad, y pronta cosecha. Note: We decided …

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Overwintering facility for gilthead seabream and European seabass (Italy)

Gilthead seabream (Sparus auratus) and European seabass (Dicentrachus labrachus) although can relatively tolerate low temperature, but cannot survive severe cold which could be encountered in Europe during winter and hence overwintering facilities may be required. The photo shows a high curtain surrounding the earthen pond where fish are overwintered. The curtains can be managed (folded or …

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Overwintering of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in greenhouses in earthen ponds (Egypt)

This flexible system provide enough protection to Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) during cold weather in Egypt and in the same time allows fish to disperse in the pond and feed whenever weather gets warmer. Overwinter greenhouses are placed in earthen ponds whereas plastic covers go well below water surface but not reaching pond bottom. The area beneath greenhouses will …

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Daily observation and maintenance in a cage farm in Thailand

Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert Morning cleaning whereas cage workers observe cages and take out sluggish or dead fish as well as feed residue. This daily activity will help keep maintain good water quality and minimize the incidences of diseases. This operation includes taking out taking out weak fish, residue feed off for control …

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The use of demand feeders in tilapia cages in a private farm in Maeklong River, Kanchnaburi province (Thailand)

Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert The use of demand feeders in feeding tilapia in cages in a private farm in Maeklong River, Kanchnaburi province, Thailand. 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 …

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