This webpage is a companion resource to Fish Hatchery Management, 3rd edition.
The following factsheets, calculators, and videos may be of use to practicing fish culturists.
FACTSHEETS
General aquaculture
Good Aquaculture Practices[1]
A basic overview of aquaculture[2]
Handbook for common calculations in finfish aquaculture[3]
Aquaculture water treatment calculations[4]
Calculating chemical treatments for aquaculture production[5]
Aquaculture management guide: a manual for the identification and management of aquaculture production hazards[6]
Aquaculture and environmental interactions[7]
Regulation of marine aquaculture[7]
Climate resilience and aquaculture[7]
Pond culture
Site Selection of Levee-Type Fish Production Ponds[1]
Construction of Levee-Type Ponds for Fish Production[1]
Watershed Fish Production Ponds: Site Selection and Construction[1]
Partitioned Aquaculture Systems[1]
Pond Recirculating Production Systems[1]
Repairing Fish Pond Levees[1]
Renovating Leaky Ponds[1]
Components and Use of an In-Pond Fish Grading System[1]
Calculating Area and Volume of Ponds and Tanks[1]
Liming Ponds for Aquaculture[1]
Pond Aeration[1]
Nitrite in Fish Ponds[1]
Ammonia in Fish Ponds[1]
Carbon Dioxide in Fish Ponds[1]
Interactions of pH, Carbon Dioxide, Alkalinity and Hardness in Fish Ponds[1]
Control of Clay Turbidity in Ponds[1]
Fertilizing Fish Ponds[1]
Algae Blooms in Commercial Fish Production Ponds[1]
Characterization and Management of Effluents from Aquaculture Ponds in the Southeastern U.S.[1]
Management of Aquacultural Effluents from Ponds[1]
Pond Mixing[1]
Managing Ammonia in Fish Ponds[1]
Managing High PH in Freshwater Ponds[1]
Algal Toxins in Pond Aquaculture[1]
Cage culture
What is Cage Culture?[1]
Cage Culture: Site Selection and Water Quality[1]
Cage Culture: Cage Construction and Placement[1]
Cage Culture: Species Suitable for Cage Culture[1]
Cage Culture: Handling and Feeding Caged Fish[1]
Cage Culture: Cage Culture Problems[1]
Cage Culture: Harvesting and Economics[1]
Recirculation aquaculture systems
How to Start a Biofilter[1]
Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: An Overview of Critical Considerations[1]
Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: Management of Recirculating Systems[1]
Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: A Review of Current Design Practice[1]
Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: Aquaponics Integrating Fish and Plant Culture[1]
Water quality
Interpretation of Water Analysis Reports for Fish Culture[1]
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Aquaculture[1]
Groundwater Treatment Before Use in Aquaculture[1]
Toxicities of Agricultural Pesticides to Selected Aquatic Organisms[1]
Fish health and diseases
General fish health management[6]
Disease Prevention on Fish Farms[1]
Biosecurity in Aquaculture, Part 1: An Overview[1]
Biosecurity in Aquaculture, Part 2: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems[1]
Biosecurity in Aquaculture, Part 3: Ponds[1]
Biosecurity on the farm – guidelines and resources for developing a biosecurity plan[6]
Biosecurity for aquaculture facilities in the north central region[2]
Investigating a Fish Die-Off and Submitting a Sample for Toxicology or Disease Diagnosis[1]
The Role of Stress in Fish Disease[1]
Calculating Treatments for Ponds and Tanks[1]
Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) Exemptions and the National INAD Program (NIP)[1]
Prebiotics and Probiotics: Definitions and Applications[1]
Antibiotic use in finfish[7]
Use and application of salt in aquaculture[2]
Anesthetics in Aquaculture[1]
Saprolegniasis (Winter Fungus) and Branchiomycosis of Commercially Cultured Channel Catfish[1]
Protozoan Parasites[1]
What is whirling disease?[2]
Amyloodinium ocellatum, an Important Parasite of Cultured Marine Fish[1]
Mycobacterial Infections of Fish[1]
Herpesviruses in Fish[1]
Ich (White Spot Disease)[1]
Motile Aeromonas Septicemia (MAS) in Fish[1]
Columnaris Disease: Flavobacterium Columnare[1]
Nutrition and feeding
Principles of Fish Nutrition[1]
Mycotoxins in Aquaculture Feeds[1]
Optimizing Nutrient Utilization and Reducing Waste through Diet Composition and Feeding Strategies[1]
Sustainable aquaculture feeds and fish nutrition[7]
Low-phosphorous feeds development[8]
Live Feeds
Phytoplankton Culture for Aquaculture Feed[1]
Plankton management for fish culture ponds[2]
Zooplankton Succession and Larval Fish Culture in Freshwater Ponds[1]
Culture of Small Zooplankters for the Feeding of Larval Fish[1]
Artemia Production for Marine Larval Fish Culture[1]
Introduction to Marine Copepod Culture for Live Feeds Production[1]
Breeding and genetics
Capturing, Handling, Transporting, Injecting and Holding Brood Fish[1]
Techniques for Taking and Fertilizing the Spawn of Fish[1]
Determining Sexual Maturity of Broodstock for Induced Spawning of Fish[1]
Introduction to Hormone-Induced Spawning of Fish[1]
Hormonal Control of Reproduction in Fish for Induced Spawning[1]
Hormone Preparation, Dosage Calculation, and Injection Techniques for Induced Spawning of Foodfish[1]
Hormone Preparation, Dosage Calculation, and Injection Techniques for Induced Spawning: Baitfish and Ornamental Fish[1]
Basic Aquaculture Genetics[1]
Induction and Verification of Triploidy in Fish[1]
Sorting, harvest, transportation, and related topics
Inventory Assessment Methods for Aquaculture Ponds[1]
Shipping Fish in Boxes[1]
Transportation of fish in bags[2]
Sorting and Grading Warmwater Fish[1]
Harvesting Warmwater Fish[1]
Transportation of Warmwater Fish: Equipment and Guidelines[1]
Transportation of Warmwater Fish: Procedures and Loading Rates[1]
Transportation of Warmwater Fish: Loading Rates and Tips by Species[1]
Pests, aquatic weeds, and related topics
Risk Analysis for Non-Native Species in Aquaculture[1]
Non-Native Species in Aquaculture: Terminology, Potential Impacts and Invasion Process[1]
Emerging Issues Regarding Non-Native Species for Aquaculture[1]
Preventing Escape from Aquaculture Operations[1]
Removing Fish from Ponds with Rotenone[1]
Preventing Hitchhiking Nonindigenous Species in Live Shipments[1]
Using Grass Carp in Aquaculture and in Private Impoundments[1]
Aquatic Weed Management: Control Methods[1]
Aquatic Weed Management: Herbicides[1]
Aquatic Weed Management: Herbicide Safety, Technology and Application Techniques[1]
Aquatic Herbicide Mode of Action and Use Implications[1]
Avian Predators at Aquaculture Facilities in the Southern United States[1]
Controlling Bird Predation at Aquaculture Facilities: Frightening Techniques[1]
Potential risks of aquaculture escapes[7]
Species profiles and production methods
Species Profile: Production of Sturgeon[1]
Species Profile: Koi and Goldfish[1]
Species Profile: Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens[1]
Species Profile: Hybrid Sunfish[1]
Species Profile: Black Sea Bass[1]
Species Profile: Atlantic Croaker[1]
Species Profile: Pigfish, Orthopristis chrysoptera[1]
Species Profile: Pinfish, Lagodon rhomboides[1]
Species Profile: Hybrid Crappie[1]
Species Profile: Bigmouth Buffalo[1]
Species Profile: Sunfish[1]
Species Profile: Southern Flounder[1]
Production of Paddlefish[1]
Lumpfish hatchery handbook[6]
Spontaneous Triploid and Intermediate Ploidy White Sturgeon in Commercial Aquaculture and Conservation Hatcheries: Potential Risks and Benefits[8]
Trout Production: Handling Eggs and Fry[1]
Trout Farming: Carrying Capacity and Inventory Management[1]
Trout Production: Feeds and Feeding Methods[1]
Trout culture in the north central region[2]
Evaluating ingredients for aquafeeds: alternative proteins for trout feeds[8]
Feeds for production of market-sized Cutthroat Trout[8]
Hybrid Striped Bass[1]
Hybrid Striped Bass: Biology and Life History[1]
Hybrid Striped Bass: Hatchery Phase[1]
Hybrid Striped Bass: Fingerling Production in Ponds[1]
Hybrid Striped Bass: Pond Production of Foodfish[1]
Pond culture of hybrid Striped Bass in the north central region[2]
Comparison of Costs of Different Hybrid Striped Bass Production Systems in Ponds[1]
Feeds and Feeding of Hybrid Striped Bass[1]
Red Drum: Reproductive Biology, Broodstock Management, and Spawning[1]
Red Drum: Site Selection and Pond Construction[1]
Red Drum: Production of Food Fish[1]
Red Drum: Brood Stock and Hatchery Production[1]
Red Drum: Production of Fingerlings and Stockers[1]
Forage Fish – Introduction and Species[1]
Common Farm-Raised Baitfish[1]
Baitfish: Feeds and Feeding Practices[1]
Feeding Practices for Baitfish[1]
Dietary Protein and Lipid Requirements of Golden Shiners and Goldfish[1]
Growing Bull Minnows for Bait[1]
An Indoor Hatching and Intensive Rearing Method for Fathead Minnows[1]
Miscellaneous
Selecting the Proper Pump[1]
Piping Systems[1]
Open Channel Flow in Aquaculture[1]
Powering Aquaculture Equipment[1]
Buildings for aquaculture operations[2]
Conversion of confined animal production facilities and other unused agriculture buildings for fish culture[2]
Disaster assistance for fisheries[7]
CALCULATORS
Drug treatment calculator (.xls and .xlsx versions)[9]
Feed projection calculator (click to download)
Calculators from FHM 2nd edition[10]
VIDEOS
Aquaculture systems and best practices[11]
Fish Hauling and Transport- Equipment and Techniques
Aquaculture Systems – A Basic Overview
Salt Dip Treatment for Fish
Partial Recirculating Aquaculture System
Farming Fish on Land? Recirculating Aquaculture
Showing a Recirculating Aquaculture System in Action
Fish Health Dissection Overview Part 1: External Anatomy
Fish Health Dissection Overview Part 2: Internal Anatomy
Easy Method for Treating Eggs in Aquaculture
How to Manage Waste in a Recirculating Aquaculture System
Growing a Tasty Fish: Optimizing the Depuration Process in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Fish Health Dissection Overview Part 1: External Anatomy
Fish Health Dissection Overview Part 2: Internal Anatomy
Walleye culture video manual[11]
Walleye broodstock management
Walleye egg harvest and fertilization techniques for aquaculture
Egg incubation techniques for Walleye aquaculture
Collection and quantification of Walleye fry for aquaculture
An overview of the intensive larval Walleye rearing system
Standard operating procedures for the intensive larval Walleye rearing system
Maintaining turbidity in the intensive larval Walleye rearing system
Transferring Walleye into a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)
Standard operating procedures for Walleye in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
Walleye purging techniques for harvest and critical point summary
Easy method for treating eggs in aquaculture
Can Walleye spawn out of season?
Early life stage fish culture workshop[11]
Overview of Larval Fish Systems
Sharing the Experience, Raising Walleye and Yellow Perch Indoors
Overview of Indoor Walleye Broodstock Culture
Walleye Larval and Fingerling Production Indoors
Largemouth Bass Spawning and Egg Incubation
Working with Aquaculture Partners, Farmers Experience
Considerations for Intensive Aquaculture
Yellow Perch Indoor Spawning
Larval Fish Feed
Improving Feeding Regimes for Larval Largemouth Bass
Yellow Perch Indoor Larval Culture
Yellow Perch First Feed Indoors: Decapsulated Artemia
Improving Larval Feed for Yellow Perch: Protein Hydrolysate
Pond culture training modules[11]
Pond Culture Module 1- Pond Construction
Pond Culture Module 2- Pond Management
Pond Culture Module 3- Water Quality
Pond Culture Module 4- Fish Management
Aquaculture boot camp training modules[11]
Aquaculture Boot Camp-2: Intensive Training Introduction
Aquaculture Principles and System Selection
Overview of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
Fish Reproduction and Fry Production for Aquaculture
Pond Production Aeration
Aquaculture Certifications, Labeling and Fish Nutrition
Aquaculture Boot Camp-2: Intensive Training: Plant & Fish Health
Aquaculture Boot Camp-2: Intensive Training: Marketing & Products-March 2018
Great Lakes Aquaculture Days[12]
Fish Health and Diseases Overview – Great Lakes Aquaculture Days Presentation: Overview of how fish biology and environmental conditions play into the health of a fish, as well as some of the major disease vectors, along with introductory steps to perform when you suspect you have a sick fish.
Biosecurity in Aquaculture – Great Lakes Aquaculture Days Presentation: Overview of biosecurity measures that one can take in a fish lab or farm setting and how to prevent disease transfer and keep fish healthy through practices focused on minimizing risk.
Water Quality BMPs in Aquaculture – Great Lakes Aquaculture Days Presentation: Overview of how water quality impacts fish health, and provides practical tips on how to improve the water quality on your own fish farm or aquaculture operation.
Recordkeeping in Aquaculture – Great Lakes Aquaculture Days Presentation: Overview of the importance and application of recordkeeping in an aquaculture operation.
Fish Diagnostics Laboratory Tour – Great Lakes Aquaculture Days Presentation: Overview of the process that takes place when a fish is sent in for disease testing, diagnostic procedures, as well as how to best prepare a sample for analysis.
Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative Webinars[12]
Fishy Finances: Tips for Funding your Fish Farm
Aquaculture Business Planning 101: Aquaculture Can Be Successful But …: Keys to economic and financial success of aquaculture businesses and working through the stages of developing a realistic aquaculture business plan that lays the foundation for success.
Fish Health on the Farm: What Can I Do and Resources When It’s Beyond Me: Overview of identifying fish health problems, what you can do on the farm to prevent and treat problems, and when to ask for help from a vet or diagnostics lab.
Alternative Production Systems: In-Pond Raceways: General overview of in-pond raceway systems
The Basics of Bio Planning: How to Streamline Fish Production at Your Farm: Overview of “bioplanning” and setting yearly production goals by projecting growth and creating a production schedule that will produce a consistent stream of fish to be harvested.
Seed to $$$ – Managing Your Farm During Economic Downturns: This 48-minute video is mainly directed at farms already in production, but would also be useful for potential and new farmers. The information in this video begins with a broad overview of national economics, how that affects agricultural commodities in general, and then focuses on individual farms and what methods might be used to get them through difficult economic times.
Aquaculture: Water Quality and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: This 10-minute video produced by the EPA gives an overview of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program and how it relates to the aquaculture sector. The NPDES permit program creates a framework to control pollutant discharge into our nation’s waters.
How to Do It Yourself: This 55-minute webinar introduces the topic of aquaponics, the coupling of aquaculture with hydroponics or growing fish and plants together. It explores the design and management of a system that can be operated at the hobby level or can be scaled up to a commercial operation. In addition, economic viability, food safety, and environmental suitability are discussed.
What You Need to Know About Biosecurity: Biosecurity is a critical part of any aquaculture facilities management plan. This 55-minute webinar describes general principles and strategies to minimize risks aquaculture producers face. Examples based on selected species and production systems are provided.
Seafood Farming: Not Just for Saltwater: This 48-minute video gives an overview of freshwater aquaculture in the United States. It covers the history, present production techniques, challenges, and prospects for future growth of freshwater aquaculture in the U.S.
Using salt solutions to sort Atlantic Salmon eggs[13]
Preparing a concentrated salt solution (~12-15% NaCl) for sorting Atlantic Salmon eggs.
Testing the concentrated salt solution to determine if it is an appropriate concentration to separate dead (floating) eggs from live (sinking) eggs.
Atlantic Salmon eggs are drained and transferred to a concentrated salt solution (~12-15% NaCl) for sorting. After skimming off the dead (floating) eggs, the remaining live (sinking) eggs are rinsed with freshwater and returned to incubation.
CREDITS
[1] Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
[2] North Central Regional Aquaculture Center
[3] Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
[4] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
[5] Global Seafood Alliance and Responsible Seafood Advocate
[6] Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
[7] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
[8] Western Regional Aquaculture Center
[9] Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society
[10] Fish Hatchery Management, 2nd edition, American Fisheries Society
[11] University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility
[12] Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative
[13] Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
