Credit for the video: Emmanuel Ohene Marfo (Ghana) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Such as the case with silurid fishes, it is almost impossible to hand strip the sperm from the male of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Therefore and as seen in this video, testes of a sacrificed male are used for the artificial fertilization of catfish eggs. Testes …
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Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3023
Mar 15 2012
Locating and extracting the pituitary gland of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Video)
The pituitary gland extract is used in inducing the reproduction of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). In order for the pituitary extract to be effective, donor fish should be sexually mature whether male or female. Also, the extraction of pituitary gland is preferred to be close to or within the spawning season. From practical views, extracting the …
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Mar 15 2012
Transportation of tilapia fingerlings in local aquaculture system in Rwanda
Credit: Fidele Kampayana (Rwanda) The photos show a local system for transporting the fingerlings of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus produced from natural spawning system carried out in earthen ponds -as seen in one of the photos- of about 500 m2. The transportation tank as shown in the photo is a plastic can of a volume that can range …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=2983
Mar 13 2012
Fish breeding tanks (ponds) in Indonesia
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
Traditional facility for seed production of catfish species (Clarias sp.) in Indonesia
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
Marine cage aquaculture in Indonesia
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
Artificial coral reef culture (Indonesia)
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=2935
Mar 11 2012
Checking the spawning of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in hapa system in Egypt (Video)
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 11 2012
Post harvest practices of farmed tilapia in Egypt – Video
Credit for the clip: Samuel Simon Zigizo (South Sudan) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal As the awareness on fish quality and safety increases among fish farmers in Egypt, post harvest procedures have significantly developed. The video shows tilapia how tilapia harvest is transferred in netting scoop nets and placed temporary into a tank whereas crushed …
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Mar 11 2012
Counting and transporting Pangasius fingerlings in India (Video)
Credit for the clip: Indian farmers and G. Venkata Raju (India) – Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This video shows the procedure of counting, loading and transporting of Pangasius fingerlings in India. What could be distilled from the video is the large number of counters (males and females) which will ultimately lead to shorten the …
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