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Nov 05 2011
Reddish coloration of Nile tilapia males during the spawning season
During the spawning season of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) develop reddish coloration as secondary sex characteristics. One of the attached photos shows clearly the male coloration during the spawning season while the second photo shows the color difference between male and female of Nile tilapia. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset …
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Nov 05 2011
Tilapia farming in water reservoirs of horticulture farms in Egypt
This integration approach has been adopted by some horticulture farms such as gouva and banana. Economic indications are promising. Fertile water when used in horticulture farm would reduced the demand for chemical fertilizers and hence improve the economics of the horticulture farm. In fact, if the right match between fish biomass and horticulture acreage, this …
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Nov 05 2011
Integrated duck-fish farming
The compatibility between ducks and fish in such integrated system is of top importance bearing in mind that while ducks are warm blooded animals, fish are cold blooded animals. Therefore proper management should be in place including stocking times and rates. For example, when such integrated system is applied in warm water aquaculture in temperate countries, …
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Nov 05 2011
Integrated rice-fish culture
A well-known model of integrated aquaculture-agriculture which has been practiced in countries whereas rice is a key crop. In Egypt, this integrated system is carried out with the support of the government whereas common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is delivered to contributing farms at no cost. The economic advantages of such integrated system include the increase of rice …
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Nov 05 2011
Integrated tilapia farming and agriculture in Wafra (Kuwait)
In this model, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) has been farmed in concrete tanks in agriculture farms where agricultural crops such as alfa alfa, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, etc., are cultivated. Such integrated farms are located in several locations including Al-Wafra, the location the attach picture shows. In order to facilitate draining, tanks are constructed abovr ground level. Water used in these …
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Nov 04 2011
A type of eggs incubators used in the commercial hatcheries of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Egypt
This photos hows a type of egg incubators used in the commercial hatcheries of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Because of the high cost of imported incubators, these incubators are locally made in Egypt especially in the light of high demand. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. …
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