Tilapia culture: The basics
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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 regarding the profitability of farming tilapia. A fresh chapter on tilapia health management is also included to promote the prevention of tilapia diseases.
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Tilapia--Breeding
Tilapia--Feeding and feeds Fish culture--Economic aspects Fishes--Diseases Fish culture Handbooks and manuals
Suggested Citation
Romana-Eguia, M. R. R., Eguia, R. V., & Pakingking Jr., R. V. (2020). Tilapia culture: The basics. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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0115-5369Series
Aquaculture extension manual; No. 66Format
[vii], 54 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)
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