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Articles About Aquaculture We continue to add a variety of articles to aid you in learning more about aquaculture. |
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Getting Started in Aquaculture By Marley Beem - From the Oklahoma Cooperative Exstension Service. Aquaculture, the production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions, is the fastest growing form of alternative agriculture in the United States. Photos of ponds packed with eagerly feeding fish are capturing the imagination of people across the country. Before jumping into fish farming, however, it is wise to temper your enthusiasm with an objective look at the benefits and disadvantages involved. It is not unusual for people interested in aquaculture to have some mistaken ideas. |
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Pump Sizing, "Flow Rate" and "Head" Determining flow rate and total dynamic head can be difficult but need not be overly so. Use these formulas for determining your waterfall and pond throughput. |
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Pond Hygiene A garden pool is a confined space. Its biological equilibrium can be established on a scientific basis, but it will always be very much influenced by environmental conditions. For this reason, a regular check of a number of parameters is essential for preventing accidental imbalance, and correcting if the need arises. |
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Water Usage in Recirculating Aquaculture/Aquaponic Systems Clean water is a precious resource to be wisely utilized and conserved. Irrigation claims 70 percent of the water that we use. The excess water leaving industrial farms is often contaminated with silt, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, making it unfit for reuse. |
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What Bottom Oxygenation Does A helpful illustration of Bottom Oxygenation that is crucial to understanding Recirculating Aquaculture Systems. |
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| This material was prepared by Lanikai Farms under Award NA06RG0436 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of Lanikai Farms and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce. | |||
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