{"id":1187,"date":"2011-11-06T00:41:10","date_gmt":"2011-11-05T22:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fishconsult.org\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2011-11-07T17:42:48","modified_gmt":"2011-11-07T15:42:48","slug":"induced-reproduction-of-african-catfish-clarias-gariepinus-and-sacrificing-the-male","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishconsult.org\/?p=1187","title":{"rendered":"Induced reproduction of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and sacrificing the male"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike many fish species, the sperm can only be obtained by sacrificing a male of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Testis is dissected and cut into small pieces whereas the milt used in egg fertilization will be obtained through pressing pieces of\u00a0the testis out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> We decided not to watermark the photos\u00a0in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will seek our permission if you wish to use a picture or more. 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