Aquaculture Extension Manuals

 
 

These simple, easy-to-follow manuals are intended as extension education materials that can be used by extension agents, aquaculturists, researchers, academicians and students, policy makers, farmers and other interested parties. Since its inception, AQD has published several extension manuals on production of various aquaculture commodities. As other technologies are verified for commercialization, more extension manuals are planned to be published in the near future.

Recent Submissions

  • Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) hatchery operations using enhanced biosecurity measures 

    de la Peña, Leobert D.; Baliao, Dan D.; Mamauag, Roger Edward ORCID; Tambirao, Janice G.; Dosado, Neil B.; Tillo, Angelita D.; Gatumbato, Renante G.; Failaman, Nikka O.; Navarro, Jebrham C.; Dayrit, Rheniel (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2023-06)
    This manual, titled “Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Hatchery Operations Using Enhanced Biosecurity Measures,” includes modifications on shrimp hatchery operations done by the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 72

  • Nursery and grow-out culture of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in brackishwater ponds 

    Baliao, Dan D.; Mamauag, Roger Edward ORCID; de la Peña, Leobert D.; Somblingo, Edgar H.; Regatalio, Kyle Dymer L.; Dayrit, Rheniel (2023-06)
    This manual, titled “Nursery and Grow-out Culture of Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in Brackishwater Ponds,” includes culture techniques and good practices developed through extensive research done at the ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 74

  • Nursery and grow-out culture of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in marine cages 

    Mamauag, Roger Edward ORCID; Baliao, Dan D.; de la Peña, Leobert D.; Tesorero, Michael B.; Yap, Mateo Paquito R.; Dayrit, Rheniel (2023-06)
    This manual, titled “Nursery and Grow-out Culture of Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii, Lacepede) in Marine Cages,” includes culture methods and good practices that are the product of research done at the Aquaculture ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 73

  • Pag-aalaga at pagpaparami ng likas na pagkain para sa similya ng mga isda at hipong tabang 

    Gutierrez, Reylan C.; Rutaquio, Mildred P.; Aya, Frolan ORCID; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2023-01)
    Inilalarawan sa manwal na ito ang iba’t-ibang paraan ng pag-aalaga at pagpaparami ng microalgae at iba pang natural na organismong pagkain para sa mga similya ng isda at hipong tabang na inaalagaan at pinaparami sa mga ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 71

  • Culture of natural food for farmed freshwater fish and prawn larvae 

    Gutierrez, Reylan C.; Rutaquio, Mildred P.; Aya, Frolan ORCID; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2023-01)
    This manual describes the various methods for culturing microalgae and other natural food organisms fed to freshwater fish/prawn larvae that are produced and reared in hatcheries. Hence, it will encourage/ promote the use ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 71

  • Nursery and grow-out culture of rabbitfish Siganus guttatus in brackishwater ponds 

    Caballero, Pedrita A.; Coniza, Eliseo B.; Dayrit, Rheniel (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2022-11)
    Rabbitfish Siganus guttatus is a promising aquaculture species due to its tasty meat and commands a higher price than some aquaculture species. Moreover, it has a low protein requirement, resulting in a low-cost feed input. ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 70

  • Hatchery production of sea cucumbers (sandfish Holothuria scabra) 

    Altamirano, Jon ORCID; Rodriguez, Jesus C., Jr. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 2022-07)
    This manual, entitled Hatchery Production of Sea Cucumbers (Sandfish Holothuria scabra) includes the consolidated methods, practical protocols and good practices in sea cucumber breeding that were established within the ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 69

  • Mga teknolohiya sa pagpapaanak ng mga isdang tabang: Tilapya, karpa, hito, at ayungin 

    Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID; Aya, Frolan ORCID; Eguia, Ruel V. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2021-08)
    Ang babasahing ito ay isinulat upang ipamahagi sa mga mambabasa ang simpleng kaalaman sa pagpapaanak at pagpaparami ng mga isdang tabang tulad ng tilapya, karpa, hito, at ayungin. Ang mga teknolohiyang may kinalaman sa ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 68

  • Prawn hatchery design and operation 

    Quinitio, Emilia T.; Gabasa Jr., Porfirio G.; Suñaz, Fernando P.; Reyes, Edgardo P.; Dela Peña Jr., Dioscoro T.; Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1985)
    Various factors to be taken into account in the operation of a prawn hatchery are examined under the following headings: 1) site selection; 2) hatchery facilities and equipment; 3) larval stages of prawn; 4) spawner and ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 9

  • A guide to prawn hatchery design and operation 

    Quinitio, Emilia T.; Gabasa Jr., Porfirio G.; Suñaz, Fernando P.; Reyes, Edgardo P.; Dela Peña Jr., Dioscoro T.; Rivera, Roela Victoria; Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1984)
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 9

  • Pag-aalaga ng halamang-dagat na Kappaphycus 

    Hurtado, Anicia Q.; Agbayani, Renato F. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007-07)
    A 24-page manual that introduces the carrageenan-producing seaweed Kappaphycus whose culture has spread from Jolo in Mindanao to at least 14 sites in the Visayas and Luzon. Four culture methods are presented: fixed off-bottom, ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 32

  • Biology and hatchery rearing of the silver therapon Leiopotherapon plumbeus 

    Aya, Frolan ORCID; Garcia, Luis Maria ORCID (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2020-07)
    Known for its tasty flesh, silver therapon, locally known as ayungin, has been regarded to be one of the most valuable edible native freshwater species in the Philippines. Demands for this fish species remain high which ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 67

  • Tilapia culture: The basics 

    Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID; Eguia, Ruel V.; Pakingking, Rolando V., Jr. ORCID (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2020-07)
    This new aquaculture extension manual revisits the basics of tilapia culture with updated information on the grow-out technology in cages and ponds. Updated cost and returns analyses were also included to guide farmers ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 66

  • Manajemen budidaya udang yang baik dan ramah lingkungan di daerah mangrove 

    Baliao, Dan D.; Tookwinas, Siri (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center; Association of Southeast Asian Nations, 2002)
    This 50-page manual puts together the best practices that SEAFDEC/AQD has developed with the Department of Fisheries in Thailand. These practices include the use of biomanipulators and greenwater system, the use of settling ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 35

  • Mabisang pamamaraan sa pagpapalaki ng sugpo na hindi makakapinsala sa mga bakawan 

    Baliao, Dan D.; Tookwinas, Siri (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center; Association of Southeast Asian Nations, 2002)
    This 50-page manual puts together the best practices that SEAFDEC/AQD has developed with the Department of Fisheries in Thailand. These practices include the use of biomanipulators and greenwater system, the use of settling ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 35

  • Tulun-an sa pagpabuad sing lukon 

    Primavera, Jurgenne ORCID; Apud, Florentino D. (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1976)
    This manual is intended for fish farmers, extension workers and others in their initial efforts to produce marketable sugpo (Penaeus monodon) for local consumption or export. Information is presented on pond preparation, ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 2

  • Nursery culture of tropical anguillid eels in the Philippines 

    Cuvin-Aralar, Maria Lourdes; Aya, Frolan ORCID; Romana-Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID; Logronio, Dan Joseph (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2019)
    This technical publication focused on nursery production of anguillid eels from glass eels to elver using data gathered from eel farm surveys and rearing trials conducted by SEAFDEC/AQD as part of the JAIF (Japan-ASEAN ...Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 65

  • Biology and hatchery of mangrove crabs Scylla spp. 

    Quinitio, Emilia T. ORCID; Parado-Estepa, Fe Dolores; dela Cruz-Huervana, Joana Joy (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2018)
    This manual includes the biology of crab (Scylla serrata, S. tranquebarica, and S. olivacea), and describes principles and procedures for spawning the mature crabs and rearing the zoea to ‘fly’ size crabs. It focuses on ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 34

  • Diseases of juvenile and adult mud crab Scylla spp. in the Philippines 

    Tendencia, Eleonor ORCID; Cabilitasan, Ma. Venuz C.; Tobias-Quinitio, Emilia (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
    This manual aims to provide updated information on the diseases of mud crabs initially authored by Lavilla-Pitogo and dela Peña (2004). It includes the name of the disease, causative agent, stages affected, effects on mud ...
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 64

  • Pagpapaanak ng tilapya 

    Eguia, Ruel V.; Eguia, Maria Rowena R. ORCID (Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2007)
    This 52-page revised edition of the 1996 manual, discusses the spawning of tilapia in concrete tank hatcheries, hapa hatcheries in ponds and lakes and the hatchery operations of tilapia.
    Series: Aquaculture extension manual; No. 23

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