Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture
The Complete Guide from Backyard to Investor
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160 pages, 240 x 170 mm
Publisher:
UNSW Press
2006
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Description
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Description
The most complete, accessible and affordable guide to freshwater aquaculture in Australia, emphasising sustainable use of all resources: whether it be on a small scale in a backyard pond, or in commercial production on broad acres. The book includes detailed information from design and construction of ponds to water quality, enhancing production through aeration, filtration and water treatment wetlands, foods and feeding, breeding and propagating aquatic animals and plants, sources of stock and polyculture (mixing fish, crustaceans, other animals, and plants for greater yields).
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface: Towards sustainability
Holding and moving water
Water quality
Technology and water quality
Feeding
Permits and problems
From breeding to harvesting
Commercial aquaculture
The aquarium: a training ground for commercial aquaculture
Polyculture
Fishes
Crayfish and prawns
Plants
Appendix A Some sources of aquaculture animals and plants
Index
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