The video shows how tilapia fry is collected from concrete tanks which belong to a tilapia hatchery in Aswan. The method shown in the video targets to minimize the handling stress during this operation especially tilapia fry are delicate in relation to such operation. Fry collection starts with tank drainage till water level is significantly …
Tag: tilapia
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Sep 06 2012
Predation efficiency of Nile perch, Lates niloticus
This 2-slide information bite addresses the predation efficiency of Nile perch in relation to its characteristics especially its mouth and gapes. The bite touched the case study of the introduction of Nile perch into Lake Victoria and the impacts of the introduction. The predator-prey relationship has been addressed in this bite which is supported by …
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Aug 24 2012
Fish display in retail shops in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
These photos were taken in Riyadh fish market in March 2012. One of the photos shows a typical retail shop whereas fish displayed are almost marine and marketed as fresh fish. However, tilapia is sold in some shops as demanded more by foreign residents whether from Arab or South East countries. The main marine species …
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Aug 22 2012
Displays in fish retail shops in the public market of Santa Marta (Colombia) 1 and 2 – In Spanish/English
Credit: Glenda Vélez Calabria (Colombia) Las fotografías las tomé el 11 de agosto, 2012 a eso de las 6 am en el mercado público de Santa Marta (Colombia). (These photos were taken on 11 August, 2012 in the public market of Santa Marta (Colombia) Las especies de que aparecen en las fotos son: (Species that …
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Aug 19 2012
Commercial aquaculture (cages and ponds) in Malawi
Credit: Gaves Mulaleya (Malawi) In addition to the small-scale aquaculture which is the common type of aquaculture in Malawi, there are two middle/large-scale fish farms that have started in 2004 as shown in the two photos. The first is a cage farm in Lake Malawi while the second is a land-based semi-intensive pond culture in …
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Aug 18 2012
Establishment of a Nile tilapia hatchery in Cameroon (in French)
This project has been developed by a group of trainees who participated during 2012 in the Warm Water Fish Production training course which is hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA) in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The proposed location of this project is the suburban area of the city of …
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Aug 18 2012
Kigembe tilapia hatchery and nursing facilities (Rwanda)
Credit: Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show Kigembe tilapia hatchery along with tilapia nursery ponds. The facility is situated in the southern province about 25km from the second largest capital city called Huye. The facility which is owned by the Government is responsible for the multiplication of fingerlings. Note: We …
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Aug 12 2012
Feeding tilapia fingerlings in Kigembe research station (Video)
Credit of the video: Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) – Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This video shows the feeding of tilapia fingerlings in earthen ponds at the research facility of Kigembe, Rwanda. As shown in the video, the feed looks like a ration-type feed and is spread in a feeding ring which …
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Jul 28 2012
Tilapia research facilities at Kigembe research station, Rwanda
Credit: Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show the tilapia research facilities at Kigembe aquaculture research station. The station is located in the Southern part of the Country found at least 25km from the 2nd largest city called Huye. One of the photos shows the tanks used to supply water to …
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Jul 26 2012
Hornet tilapia, Tilapia buttikoferi (Description – distribution – feeding – reproduction) – Video
This video was taken at the Sea World, California, USA (June, 2012) Introduction: Hornet tilapia, Tilapia buttikoferi, which belongs to the family Cichlidae is known by more common names such as Zebra tilapia and tiger tilapia. Description Hornet tilapia has typical tilapia shape with vertical black color and several yellow stripping extending from the region to …
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