Mar 13 2012
Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) The photo shows a group of small ponds (tanks) of 2×2 meters each. Farmers who own such type of ponds use them for breeding purposes. Usually, these facilities produce and distribute their production of fish seed to fish growers in the same or nearby villages. Bamboo that surrounds tanks provides the …
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Mar 13 2012
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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Mar 13 2012
Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) The photo shows marine cages located in the east of java (Java Islands) and represent marine cages located in other places especially surrounding islands in east part of Indonesia. Marine fish which are commonly cultured in these cages include grouper of the species Plectrocopormus leopardus, Epinephelus suillus, Epinephelus tauvina, cheilinus undulates, …
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Mar 13 2012
Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) The photo shows the plantation of artificial coral reef. Even though the purpose of coral transplantation may vary, ecological issues remain the main focus. Artificial reefs contribute to the restoration of marine ecosystem, reduce the impact of marine erosion, and serve as refugees for growing of ornamental fish. Stakeholders related to …
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Mar 11 2012
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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Mar 10 2012
This project proposal has been developed by a working group who participated in Fish Culture Development training course in 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Abdel Rahman El Gamal. The main focus of this project proposal is cage farming of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), and African catfish (Clarias sp.) in Lake Chad. The document included the …
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Mar 10 2012
Credit: Mohamed El Gazaar (Egypt) Supply of water, aeration and removal of solid wastes As shown in the photo the supply of water is done at an angle of 45o. Placing the aerators at the same angle helps to circulate and move tank water in one direction which will lead to better oxygenation of tank …
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Mar 10 2012
Credit: Mohamed El Gazaar (Egypt) The first photo shows two types of tanks during the construction phase while the second photo shows the concrete base of the fattening circular tanks. Intermediate tanks: The 150-m3 rectangular tanks are used for the production of Nile tilapia juveniles of an average weight of 50-g which are required for …
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Mar 10 2012
Credit: Mohamed El Gazaar (Egypt) The first photo shows tilapia harvest of grow-out tank in a desert fish farm with a production capacity of 120 tons of fish/year. The production practices are intensified in this farm whereas production ranges from 28-32 kg of tilapia/m3 during a 4-month growing season. The underground water of a temperature …
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Mar 08 2012
Credit: Jorge Valdiviezo (Mexico) Unidad de Producción de trucha localizada a 1,815 msnm, cuenta con 11 estanques de corriente rápida y 4 piletas de alevinaje los cuales en conjunto forman una superficie de producción de 433 m2, en promedio se obtienen 26 toneladas al año. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order …
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