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Nov 12 2011
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1419
Nov 11 2011
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1409
Nov 11 2011
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1399
Nov 11 2011
Seine harvesting of tilapia in a private fish farm (Thailand)
Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert: Seine harvesting of tilapia in a private fish farm (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 or more. This will be appreciated.
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1393
Nov 11 2011
Culture of abalone (Haliotis asinine) in concrete ponds at Prachaubkririkun Coastal Fisheries Research and Development center (Thailand)
Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert (Thailand) The main features of the culture of abalone (Haliotis asinine) in concrete pond include a water depth of not more than 1.5 meter, clear water, and flow through water of 5-10 liter/min.; aeration of pond water is practiced. Water pollution is considered the main obstacle that negatively affects hatchery …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1383
Nov 11 2011
Red tilapia in a 2-ton nursing tank before transfer to a cage farm in Kanchanaburi (Thailand)
Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert Red tilapia in a 2-ton nursing tank with flow through water system before transfer to the cage at private farm in Kanchanaburi 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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1378
Nov 11 2011
Stoking Nallachchiya tank (SriLanka) with tilapia and common carp fingerlings
Credit: D. S. K. Pitigala and Ananda sugathapala (SriLanka) Nallachchiya tank which is a large irrigation system presents a model of multiple use of of irrigation water which leads to magnifying its benefits through fish stocking. Tilapia and common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fingerlings are stocked in the tank through the support of Mahaweli Authority of SriLanka (MASL). Fish …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1372
Nov 11 2011
Fishermen prepare for fishing in Udawalawe tank (SriLanka)
Credit: D. S. K. Pitigala and Ananda sugathapala (Sri Lanka): Udawalawe tank (reservoir) was constructed in the mid 1960s by damming the Walawe Ganga River to develop the irrigation capacity in a target zone. At full supply level, the tank covers an area of about 3400 ha. The photo shows two fishermen prepare for fishing …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1367
Nov 11 2011
Small-scale fish hatchery in Anuradapura (SriLanka)
Credit: D. S. K. Pitigala and Ananda sugathapala (SriLanka) The photo shows a private small-scale fish hatchery which was established in 2006 and located at Eppawala in Anuradapura. The hatchery-produced fingerlings are those for tilapia, Chinese carps and Indian carps. Production capacity of this hatchery is about 0.8 – 1 million of fingerlings/year. The hatchery is …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1360
Nov 11 2011
Daily fish production (Catla catla) in Udawalawe Reservoier (SriLanka)
Credit: D. S. K. Pitigala and Ananda sugathapala (SriLanka) The picture shows fish catch which is mainly dominated by Catla catla which has been captured by fishing boats operating in Udawalawe Reservoier (SriLanka). Fish traders go the the place where fishing boats land and select the fish species and sizes they like to purchase. In some situations if …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1353