Undesirable fish for Aquaculture purposes

By Asst Editor Jason D, on August 15th, 2011

Tilapia

Tilapia

 

Tilapia are farmed in Africa, Israel and throughout South-East Asia, but their introduction or escape to streams is disastrous for native fishes and for stream or lake ecology.

In countries where they have been introduced, tilapia have eliminated many native fishes, or threaten them with extinction.

 

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Stocking rates for Aquaculture purposes in farm dams

By Asst Editor Jason D, on August 15th, 2011

The carrying capacity of a dam (i.e. the maximum weight of fish it can support) depends on the amount of food produced, size of the dam, water quality, species of fish and other factors.

Carrying capacity is generally independent of water depth, as food is usually produced in the water near the surface. . . . → Read More: Stocking rates for Aquaculture purposes in farm dams

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Aquaculture production survey-Eel culture

By Asst Editor Jason D, on July 25th, 2011

General:

Production from the eel aquaculture industry in Queensland reached 32.4 tonnes and constitutes a 54% increase in production from the 21 tonnes produced in 2005–06. This increase is particularly significant as it ends a five-year trend of diminishing production.

In 2005–06 there were three operations selling eels (comprising four farms), and in . . . → Read More: Aquaculture production survey-Eel culture

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