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Kigembe tilapia hatchery and nursing facilities (Rwanda)

Credit: Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show Kigembe tilapia hatchery along with tilapia nursery ponds. The facility is situated in the southern province about 25km from the second largest capital city called Huye. The facility which is owned by the Government is responsible for the multiplication of fingerlings. Note: We …

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Discharging fish hatchery waters into a rice farm (Ghana)

Credit: Grace Charway (Ghana) This is a private farm which is situated by the State owned Hatchery called the Pilot Aquaculture Demonstration Centre at Ashiaman in Tema (Accra, Ghana). The discharged water from hatchery ponds is directed to this private rice farm that utilizes the nutrients loaded in the water and provides a manuring service …

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Incubating the embryos of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Video)

This video shows a hatchery of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Artificial reproduction of African catfish is now carried out at commercial level in several hatcheries in Egypt. The video shows the incubators of catfish embryos whereas water is supplied from the bottom and drains from screened windows near the top of the incubators.

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A state fish hatchery for common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and black catfish (Rhamdia quelen) in Uruguay

Credit: Alejandro Perretta (Uruguay) These photos show the only state fish hatchery for the production of common carp and black catfish in Uruguay. The hatchery is located in the north in a small village called “Villa Constitución” in “Departamento de Salto” (Salto province). The mandate of the hatchery is to supply seeds of common carp …

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Establishment of a tilapia hatchery in Mpigi district in Uganda

This project proposal has been developed by a group of trainees who participated in Warm Water Fish Production training course in 2009 which was hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). This project is a part of the training program which is carried out under the supervision of Dr. Abdel Rahman El Gamal. The …

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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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Sorting of tilapia fry (Myanmar)

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Hand sorting of tilapia fry from eggs at hatchery in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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. This is expected and will be appreciated. …

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Artificial fertilization of the eggs of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Video)

Credit for the video: Emmanuel Ohene Marfo (Ghana)   Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Such as the case with silurid fishes, it is almost impossible to hand strip the sperm from the male of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Therefore and as seen in this video, testes of a sacrificed male are used for the artificial fertilization of catfish eggs. Testes …

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Traditional facility for seed production of catfish species (Clarias sp.) in Indonesia

Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) This photo shows a hatchery facility for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and others Clarias species. Usually is such facility, natural spawning is practiced. In general, the growing aquaculture activities of African catfish (hatching and farming) reflect the high consumption demand on these species in Indonesia. Many restaurants offer catfish in their …

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Checking the spawning of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in hapa system in Egypt (Video)

This video shows how the 2-person crew check the spawning of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in open hatchery system using hapas in earthen ponds. The crew are working at both sides of the spawning hapa. The gradually crowd tilapia broodstock to facilitate their handling. The intervals between checking depend on water temperature and target product whether fry …

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