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Tilapia in a Peruvian lake
Type: Journal Article
The introduction of Tilapia rendalli in Lake Sauce is described,outlining the various biological investigations which were necessaryfor management of the lake and biomass estimation, age determinationand overcrowding.
Tilapia, Sarotherodon or Oreochromis?
Type: Journal Article
The debate on the scientific nomenclature for tilapias is likely to intensify with the publication this year by the British Museum of Natural History of Dr. Ethelwynn Trewavas' long-awaited mono¬graph "A review of the ...
ICLARM and South-south technology transfer: Philippine aquaculture technology and Indonesia Part I
Type: Journal Article
A historical account is given of the discovery of Tilapia mossambica and its culture in Indonesia and the resulting success in Java of this species in rural development programs. Consequent introduction of this species to ...
Introducing the tilapias
Type: Journal Article
The tilapias are a group of African, freshwater herbivorous fish that care for their young. Their name is derived from an African Bushman word simply mean-ing fish. There are about 70 species, most of them native to western ...
Monosex tilapia fry production
Type: Journal Article
A description is given of the technique used at the Gan Shmuel Fish Breeding Center, in Hadera, Israel, for the commercial mass production of sex inversed Oreochromis hybrids using androgen diets.
Investigating the role of algae in tilapia production
Type: Journal Article
Evidence for the role of algae as food in tilapia production is contradictory and typifies a general uncertainty about the importance of algae-to-fish food pathway in aquaculture. Viewpoints regarding the importance of ...
Tilapia hatcheries: lake or land based?
Type: Journal Article
Following a brief description of lake-based hatcheries and nurseries for tilapias, the advantages as compared to land-based systems are discussed, indicating also some of the disadvantages.
Polyculture of tilapia with shrimp in China
Type: Journal Article
Polyculture of tilapias (Oreo¬chromis niloticus and 0. mossambicus/O. niloticus hybrid) with shrimp (Penaeus orientalis) has been investigated several times in China since 1981. The results have caused much debate. ...
The development of tilapia culture in Taiwan
Type: Journal Article
The recent growth of Tilapia culture in Taiwan is discussed, describing the species involved. The major cultured tilapias are now all-male hybrids and red tilapias.
Parasitic diseases in tilapia and carp production
Type: Journal Article
A brief account is given of parasites affecting tilapia and carp, covering helminths, bacteria and protozoa. Effects onproduction of culture species are considered in particular, indicating precautions to be taken to reduce ...