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The favorable influence of liming on fish/shrimp/prawn production in aquaculture ponds of soft and acid waters has been attributed to several of the effects
Thursday. December 1st, 2016The stratification of a pond limits the supply and availability of oxygen to the upper strata of the water column. At night, this limited oxygen reserve
Monday. February 13th, 2017Photosynthesis by microalgae (phytoplankton) is the main source of oxygen in aquaculture ponds. Microalgae often supply excess oxygen during the day
Monday. February 13th, 2017During the past few years, several aquaculturists have asked me about the use and significance of the oxidation-reduction potential – often referred to as ORP
Wednesday. April 26th, 2017Phytoplankton can be a dilemma in aquaculture. Properly managed populations can be very beneficial (“friend”) to aquaculture production systems
Wednesday. April 26th, 2017The major sources of organic matter in aquaculture ponds are organic fertilizer, remains of microorganisms — phytoplankton, zooplankton, and benthos — produced
Wednesday. April 26th, 2017Proper management of phytoplankton in aquaculture ponds is important to maintain adequate water pH levels.
Wednesday. May 3rd, 2017Productivity increases in aquaculture ponds in re-sponse to nutrient inputs of fertilizer and feed. These in-puts, however, increase the demand for oxygen
Wednesday. May 3rd, 2017Aquaculture ponds should not be deeper than about 2.0 m to minimize the probability of thermal stratification.
Wednesday. May 3rd, 2017Nearly all commercial aquaculture in the southeastern United States is conducted in earthen ponds. Good production from ponds is encouraged by using
Thursday. May 4th, 2017