Tag: feeding

California spiny lobster, Panulirus interruptus (Characteristics, distribution, feeding, reproduction, predators)

These two photos were taken at the Sea World, USA in June 2012 Characteristics: The California spiny lobster is one of the largest spiny lobster species, and typically grows to a length of 30 centimeters. Males can weigh up to 12 kilograms and Adults can grow to be more than 2 feet long. Spiny lobsters may …

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Cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda

Credit:  Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show the cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda. The lake is found in the Northern part of Rwanda, near the volcanic mountains. Farmed fish in the cages are regularly sampled and inspected. Fish are fed with commercial feed that …

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Feeding the fingerlings of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in concrete tanks (Egypt)- Video

This video presents the feeding of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in concrete tanks

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Tilapia cages in Rayaan Depressions, Fayoum (Egypt) – Video

This video shows a unit of cages located in Rayaan Depression, Fayoum, Egypt. Demand feeders are commonly used in cages. As we see in the video, demand feeders are covered to avoid feed loss by birds.

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Feeding tilapia in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Feeding compressed pellet diet in tilapia pond in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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 more. This is expected and will be appreciated.  

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Cage aquaculture near the source of River Nile in Uganda

Credit: Egesa Eugene (Uganda) The photo shows a cage fish farm (Source Nile) whereas cages are fitted with damand feeders. The farm is  located near the source of River Nile in Jinja. This photo was taken on July12 2009 Note:We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify …

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Bangladesh aquaculture – Fish pond management (Fish feeding)

Credit: Mohamed Mahmudun Nabi (Bangladesh) Fish feeding: The three photos show systems of fish feeding in Bangladesh aquaculture. The main types of fish feeding are represented in  home-made fish feed and commercially manufactured feed. In regard to home-made feed, feed ingredients used include rice bran, wheat bran, mustard oil cake, fish meal etc. One of the pictures shows a …

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The use of demand feeders in tilapia cages in a private farm in Maeklong River, Kanchnaburi province (Thailand)

Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert The use of demand feeders in feeding tilapia in cages in a private farm in Maeklong River, Kanchnaburi province, Thailand. 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 …

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Fish farm project in Madagascar (in French)

This proposal covers a fish farm project in Madagascar. The background information and justifications led to the formulation of this project which has been developed by a team of trainees who participated during 2010 in the Fish Culture Development training course which is annually hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). The objectives of this …

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