By : Dr Mustapha. A. Aquaculture Scientific Expert in Fish Nutrition. Morocco. To a large extent, water determines the success or failure of an aquaculture operation. Water quality is a dynamic network of physical, biological and chemical factors that influence fish production. The most important water quality parameter is temperature. It …
Read More »INFLUENCE OF GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY ON WATER TEMPERATURE IN HIGH-ALTITUDE AREAS ON THE GROWTH OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus)
The adoption of greenhouse technology in the aquaculture of warm water fish species such as Nile tilapia in high altitude areas characterised by low temperatures is recommended in order to improve the performance of Nile tilapia. In aquaculture, water quality stands among the most important factors influencing the survival, growth, …
Read More »AQUACULTUREINAFRICA CELEBRATES WORLD WATER DAY 22 MARCH – UNDER THE THEME WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
By: Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Fish Nutrition. Morocco. Every year, on 22 March, World Water Day is celebrated. Water is a natural resource essential for the survival of all living things on the planet. The human species uses it in many ways, among which we can highlight its use …
Read More »NUTRITION AND EFFLUENTS IN AQUACULTURE
By: Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Fish Nutrition. Morocco. The environmental impact caused by effluents generated by aquaculture production is variable and depends on the type of production system, the species used, the production density, and the type of feed. Therefore, the efficiency of feed use and input supply in …
Read More »FOR CERTIFICATION AND BEST PRACTICES IN AFRICAN AQUACULTURE
By: Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher Morocco. The global supply of fish for human consumption is becoming increasingly important through global aquaculture production, which has grown significantly and will expand significantly over the next decade to meet the growing demand for seafood. The sector is expected to contribute more effectively …
Read More »WATER MONITORING IN FISH PONDS
By : B.B. Ngueku Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Introduction Water monitoring in ponds is the daily observation and analysis of water parameters to ensure provisional water quality and quantity by adopting good water quality management strategies and as well ensure …
Read More »CULTURE POND MANAGEMENT LIME PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN AQUACULTURE POND MANAGEMENT
CULTURE POND MANAGEMENT LIME PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN AQUACULTURE POND MANAGEMENT Application of agricultural limestone to improve PH and alkalinity in aquaculture ponds is a widely used practice. However, there is considerable use of lime in aquaculture to disinfect pond bottoms and water, to attempt to control pH …
Read More »THE MANAGEMENT OF AMMONIA LEVELS IN AQUACULTURE
THE MANAGEMENT OF AMMONIA LEVELS IN AQUACULTURE By: Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Morocco. Maintaining water quality and stabilising water parameters is one of the biggest concerns facing the aquaculture industry, with a healthy aquatic environment essential to the success of the operation. Whilst the fish are kept within …
Read More »FOR THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AQUAFEED IN AFRICAN AQUACULTURE
By Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Fish Nutrition, Morocco. The science of fish nutrition allows us to establish a general diagram of the nutritional needs of aquaculture. In addition to these needs, it should be noted that the role of fish nutrition and food management has an impact on the …
Read More »IMPORTANCE OF pH CONTROL IN AQUACULTURE
By Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Fish Nutrition, Morocco. In general, aquaculturists seek to maximize fish production in their ponds by increasing stocking density, feeding rates and aeration power, while striving to maintain adequate oxygen levels by providing aeration, control of other important water quality parameters, whose pH is invariably …
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