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 …
Category: Aquaculture
This collection of photos includes various farmed species of fin-fish, shell fish, seaweed and others as well as the farming practices carried out in many countries in the world
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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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Nov 03 2011
Flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) in Egypt
The fry of this species are collected from the Mediterranean Sea. In regard to growth rate, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) is showing highest growth rate among mullet species. Because of early collection of its fry in Egypt (September – December), it attains its market size with an average of 300-400 g in a single …
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Nov 03 2011
Keeled mullet (Liza carinata) in Egypt
This species is found more in the Red Sea system due to its high tolerance to high salinity. The fry of keeled mullet (Liza carinata) are collected from collecting stations in Ismaelia and Suez. Even though the growth rate of keeled mullet is not high especially when compared to key mullet species, there is a …
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Nov 03 2011
Collection of mullet fry in Egypt
Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Mullet farming still depends on naturally collected fry whereas the artificial reproduction of mullet is carried out at experimental levels in Egypt. There are several stations where mullet fry are collected. Key mullet species are flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus), thin-lipped grey mullet (Liza ramada), and keeled …
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Nov 03 2011
Spawning nests of mouth brooder tilapias
The photo shows a classic view of the spawning nests in earthen ponds for mouth brooder tilapia such as Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. The nest is built by the male while female joins where the spawning takes place before females incubates the fertilized eggs. If harvesting of tilapia fry is performed in these ponds, it …
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Nov 03 2011
Yolk sac fry of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
The photo shows freshly hatched yolk sac fry of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Yolks provide the main nutrition to this early larval stage. The rate and duration of yolk consumption will be determined based on water temperature. Afterwards, yolk-sac fry will turn to swim-up fry. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to …
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Nov 03 2011
Blue tilapia (Oreochromis auraeus)
Blue tilapia (Oreochromis auraeus) is a mouth brooder tilapia. Watch the blue nose and incomplete bands on the tail. This species is more tolerant to low water temperature than Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if …
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Nov 03 2011
The use of air-lift technology in a tilapia hatchery (Egypt)
The use of air lift technology in a tilapia hatchery (Egypt). This is a reliable means in maintaining water current during egg incubation and early nursing. 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 …
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