Fish

Thứ 7, 11/01/2025

Less protein, more energy may boost tilapia reproduction

Offering farmed tilapia a diet with lower levels of digestible protein and more digestible energy may boost egg weight, larvae survival

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Tackling Streptococcus in tilapia

Spring Genetics has recently delivered 20,000 tilapia broodstock, selectively bred for resistance to Streptococcus, to Acuícola Maria Linda in Guatemala.

Boost for carp and tilapia breeders

Strains of tilapia and carp that show faster growth rates and improved FCRs been developed by WorldFish this year.

When things go amiss with aquaculture systems

An intensive aquaculture system can fail for several reasons. A producer should always be prepared. When things go amiss with aquaculture systems

Sizing up TiLV and its potential impact on tilapia production

Israeli researchers believe Tilapia Lake Virus could spread worldwide, and are working on a vaccine

Fish farming in Winter

In contrast, a trout farm is completely the opposite. While your tilapia may be biding time, hibernating until spring, trout love the cold

Fish breeding do’s & don’ts

There’s more to breeding than sticking fish in the water and hoping for the best. Start off with the right type of tank, get quality fish, and avoid inbreeding.

The history of the red tilapia

Fast-growing strains of red Mozambique tilapia are becoming the species of choice in regions where winter temperatures do not usually favour tilapia farming.

Growing fish in salt water

Many argue that tilapia in brackish water taste that little bit better, and it’s difficult to deny this. Growing fish in salt water

Aquaculture 101: the advantages of greenhouse tunnels

Want cost-effective heating for your aquaculture system? Nothing beats greenhouse tunnels. Aquaculture 101: the advantages of greenhouse tunnels

Which design is best?

The design of an aquaculture system is essential to the operation’s success, and should be appropriate to environmental conditions and staffing skills.