aquaculture makhathini research station. introduction aquaculture can be defined as the artificial...
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AQUACULTURE MAKHATHINI AQUACULTURE MAKHATHINI RESEARCH STATIONRESEARCH STATION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
• AQUACULTURE CAN BE DEFINED AS THE ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF AQUATIC SPECIES e.g. fish
objectivesobjectives
• To provide fingerlings to the small-scale farmers
• Promotion and demonstration of fish farming
• Evaluation and implementation of aquaculture systems
Fish speciesFish species
• Tilapia rendalli
Fish speciesFish species
• Oreochromis Mossambicus tilapia
Fish speciesFish species
• Claria Gariepinus • ( Catfish )
Aquaculture production SystemsAquaculture production Systems
• Earthen pond system integrated with poultry
Aquaculture production systemsAquaculture production systems
• Intensive tank systems
Aquaculture production systemsAquaculture production systems
• Cage system
Research projectsResearch projectsThe effect of aquaculture on water The effect of aquaculture on water
quality used for irrigationquality used for irrigation
Project objectives
• Determine the impact of water quality changes on fitness – of- use for other uses.
• To establish the interaction between aquaculture and irrigation activities.
• To assess the resultant water quality.
Catfish production in Cage systemCatfish production in Cage system
date biomass SD Mass gain
Temp D O Feed
04/02/04
574Kg 1280
30/04/04
793.5 1142 220Kg 26 8.5mg/l
773Kg
Selling price
price
R10/ Kg R4.40/Kg
Research projectResearch projectThe use of frozen ram testis for sex The use of frozen ram testis for sex
reversal on Oreochromis reversal on Oreochromis mossambicusmossambicus
Objectives
Production of monsex fish – Why ?
- Male grow faster than females
- Prevent breeding which result in stunted growth.
Ornamental fishOrnamental fish
ConclusionConclusion
• As the world’s population and diseases increases, there is a huge demand for protein.
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