Aquaculture Extension Manuals: Recent submissions
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Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 33
Induced breeding and seed production of bighead carp Aristichthys nobilis (Richardson)
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)A 40-page manual that details the advanced induced spawning technology for Bighead carp developed at SEAFDEC/AQD through the years. This handbook emphasizes the adoption of efficient carp hatchery techniques for optimal ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 21
Feeds and feeding of milkfish, Nile tilapia, Asian sea bass, and tiger shrimp
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1994)A 97-page manual that discusses the nutrient requirements, sources and characteristics of feedstuffs, feed formulation, practical feed formulation, processing and preparation, storage and quality control and feeding ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 23
Pagpapaanak o pagpaparami ng tilapya
; Eguia, Maria Rowena R.
; Basiao, Zubaida U. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1996)
The manual discusses spawning tilapia (Oreochromis spp) in concrete tank hatcheries, hapa hatcheries in ponds and in lakes in the Philippines. Also included in the manual are a list of agencies involved in tilapia research, ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 22
Pagpapalaki ng tilapya
; Eguia, Maria Rowena R.; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1996)
The manual discusses tilapia culture methods in concrete tanks, netcages, and fishponds. It details the species of tilapia cultured in the Philippines, which include Oreochromis nilotucus, O. mossambicus, O. aureus. It ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 27
Mudcrab
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)A 32-page manual that gives a general overview of mudcrab species of commercial value and their grow-out monoculture in ponds; polyculture with milkfish; and fattening in ponds, mangroves, and cages. -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 34
Biology and hatchery of mud crabs Scylla spp.
Quinitio, Emilia T.; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2003)
This manual describes the principles and procedures for spawning the mature crabs (Scylla serrata, S. tranquebarica, and S. olivacea) and rearing the zoeae to juveniles. Hatchery conditions should satisfy the ecological ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 26
Pen culture of mudcrab in mangroves
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)This manual, describing the pen culture of mudcrab (Scylla spp) in mangroves, is intended for the use of fishfarmers and aquaculturists, extensionists, and students of aquaculture, not only in the Philippines but also in ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 24
Grouper culture in brackishwater ponds
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1998)Groupers (Epinephelus) are cultured in the Philippines using tiny fry and juveniles caught from the wild. A SEAFDEC/AQD technology verification study on grouper pond grow-out culture resulted in high productivity and ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 25
The modular method: Milkfish pond culture
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)The modular method of milkfish culture (Chanos chanos) described in the manual is an improvement over the traditional extensive method. The manual is intended for the use of fish farmers and aquaculturists, extensionists, ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 31
Environment-friendly schemes in intensive shrimp farming
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2000)The black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, has been successfully raised by the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Technology Verification and Extension Section at its Dumangas Brackishwater Station. The approaches in the culture ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 29
Grouper culture in floating net cages
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2000)The manual describes the culture of groupers (Epinephelus) in floating cages, providing a farming option for grouper growers and also a production alternative to the farmed species being done today, such as shrimp, milkfish ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 28
Mudcrab, Scylla spp, production in brackishwater ponds
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1999)Mudcrab (Scylla spp) production in brackishwater ponds is now gaining popularity, especially in communities that need to supplement their income. The manual covers the following: Distribution; Grow-out operation in ponds ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 16
Diseases of penaeid shrimps in the Philippines
; ; ; Tendencia, Eleonor; (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2000)
The manual provides information on the diseases that affect the 3 major species of shrimps cultured in the Philippines: Penaeus monodon, P. merguiensis and P. indicus. It includes the common name of the disease, causative ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 15 | NACA technology series; No. 5
An improved traditional shrimp culture technique for increasing pond yield
(Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia, 1986)Details are given of the technology required for an improved method of extensive shrimp (Penaeus monodon) culture, describing the following: grow out facilities, seed supply, pond preparation and management, harvesting and ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 16
Diseases of penaeid shrimps in the Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1990)The manual provides information on the diseases that affect the 3 major species of shrimps culture in the Philippines: Penaeus monodon, P. merguiensis and P. indicus. It includes the common name of the disease, causative ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 14 | NACA training manual series; No. 1
Shrimp hatchery design, operation and management
(Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia, 1986)Details are given of factors to be taken into account for successful hatchery operation. The following aspects are covered: 1) site selection; 2) hatchery design and construction; 3) life cycle; 4) preparation of broodstock ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 4
Milkfish culture in brackishwater ponds
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1979)The manual is intended as a guide for operation in milkfish farming. It is presented under the following major sections: 1) Handling of fry - counting, storage and transport; 2) Pond layout and construction - selection of ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 5
Farming of prawns and shrimps
; ; Primavera, Jurgenne (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1983)
The manual provides information on the culture of shrimps and prawns. Considerations regarding farm sites, pond specifications, pond ecosystems and differences between prawn and milkfish culture are examined. Seed supply, ... -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 8
Raft culture of mussels
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1983) -
Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 11 | NACA training manual series; No. 3
Biology and culture of sea bass (Lates calcarifer)
(Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia, 1986)Information is presented regarding the biology and culture of Lates calcarifer in order to serve as a practical guide for extension workers and farmers. Hatchery design, seed production and hatchery techniques, culture of ...
