Tag: broodstock acquisition

Spawning and nursing of sea cucumber Holothuria scabra (sandfish) in Vietnam

Credit: Rayner Pitt (United Kingdom) This file addresses the spawning and nursing of sand fish (Holothuria scabra). Technical components begin with the acquision of sea cucumber broodstock and spawning as well as the facilities required. The management of spawning and nursing operations are covered especially in regard to water management and feeding throughout all phases …

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Seed production of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Kenya

Credit: Edwin Muga (Kenya) Photo A shows the sexing and acquisition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock from Lake Victoria at Homabay District to be used for seed production in a private tilapia hatchery. Photo B shows Nile tilapia fry produced at a Governmental hatchery in Kisii Central District, Kenya. Tilapia fingerlings produced in Kenyan …

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