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Water transparency measurements using Secchi disk

This information bite handles a practical pond management issue as well as a field tool which is Secchi disk. The use of Secchi disk in measuring water transparency has been covered in the attached information providing adequate background such as sources of turbidity in water as well as factors to considered during measurement. Relating the …

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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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