... years through the development anduseof a succession of live food organisms as feed for the developing larvae. The aim ofthe present manual was therefore to review and summarise the latest developments ... anduseof live food organisms as feed for the developing larvae. The present manual describes the major production techniques currently employed for the cultivation of the major types of live ... 1.5.). Most ofthe criteria as identified from the viewpoint ofthe larva have already been discussed above with the exception ofthe criterion ‘purity’. One should not only consider the impurities...
... reproducibility, which is a function ofthe sampling, diluting, and filling ofthe counting chamber, as well as the choice ofthe right type of counting chamber and range of cell concentration. Counting ... extensive research efforts, theuseof artificial diets in the culture of bivalve molluscs is still very limited. The advantages and disadvantages of each ofthe three classes of replacement diets ... between the culture medium and the air. The latter is of primary importance as the air contains the carbon source for photosynthesis in the form of carbon dioxide. For very dense cultures, the...
... called the lorica. The shape ofthe lorica andthe profile ofthe spines and ornaments allow the determination ofthe different species and morphotypes (see 3.4.). The rotifer’s body is differentiated ... consisting ofthe head, trunk and foot (Fig. 3.1.). The head carries the rotatory organ or corona which is easily recognized by its annular ciliation and which is at the origin ofthe name ofthe ... University of Gent, Belgium 4.1.1. Introduction Among the live diets used in the larviculture of fish and shellfish, nauplii ofthe brine shrimp Artemia constitute the most widely used food...
... delivery of vitamins, chemotherapeutics and vaccines. Furthermore, a better knowledge ofthe biology of Artemia was at the origin ofthe development of other Artemia products, such as disinfected and ... feet and feathers of birds, and when ingested they remain intact for at least a couple of days in the digestive tract of birds. Consequently the absence of migrating birds is probably the reason ... is the common feature determining the presence of Artemia, the impact of other parameters (temperature, primary food production, etc.) may at most affect the abundance ofthe population and...
... theuseof decapsulated cysts constitutes a saving of over one third in the amount of Artemia cysts used, compared to theuseof live nauplii. Table 4.2.4. The proximate composition (in % of ... hatchability. Hatchability of cysts is largely determined by the conditions and techniques applied for harvesting, cleaning, drying and storing ofthe cyst material. The impact of most of these processes ... over 80% of their cellular water, and upon interruption ofthe aeration, the now coffee-bean shaped decapsulated cysts settle out. After harvesting of these cysts on a mesh screen they should...
... positively phototactic, their concentration can be improved by shading the upper part ofthe hatching tank (use of cover) and focusing a light source on the transparent conical part ofthe bottom. Nauplii ... generally used for feeding the late larval and postlarval stages of penaeids. Freshly-hatched nauplii are usually offered at the start ofthe first mysis stage, and sometimes even earlier at the ... and may be satisfied through the consumption of seawater, the main concern regarding the mineral composition of Artemia is whether they meet the requirements of fish or crustacean larvae reared...
... capacities. Application of an that takes profit ofthe specific aspects of ongrown Artemia: instead of adding the enrichment emulsion at the end ofthe culture, it is distributed during the culture. This ... Harvesting of high-density cultures of Artemia can be facilitated by taking advantage of the surface respiration behaviour ofthe animals. When the aeration in the culture tank together with the flow-through ... evaluation of dry food is the consistency ofthe food quality and supply, andthe possibility for storage without loss of quality. It follows therefore that bulk products must be stored in a dry and...
... acidity ofthe bottom. The useof organic fertilizers increases the risk of infections. This risk can be reduced by composting the manure before use. One ofthe main disadvantages of organic ... predators from entering the culture ponds. The same type of filters as described for large salt operations can be used. Moreover, the small size ofthe ponds allows theuseof so-called filter ... (degradation of organic matter by bacteria) andthe nutrient level in the intake water, nitrogen often limits algae growth. Theuseof nitrogen fertilizers is therefore widespread. Four types of inorganic...
... aware that the greater the surface area ofthe net the more effective and rapid the filtration. Hence, the upper limit ofthe dimensions ofthe nets depends on the ease of handling rather than ... filtration and prevent losses due to the narrow and strong back current. The longer the distance between the propeller andthe net, the wider and shorter the net can be. The distance between the ... fixed to the pond gates. The amount of zooplankton collected depends on the zooplankton concentration in the water flowing out ofthe reservoir and on the volume ofthe water leaving the reservoir....
... also the production anduse of live food organisms as feed for the developing larvae. The present manual reviews and summarizes the latest developments concerning the production anduseofthe ... of two algal cultures. The problem with these selected media is that they are not able to sustain many 300 and depends largely upon the size ofthe female andthe food intake) are laid in the ... before the females, the males must be removed from the container and left out ofthe water, so as to stop the male spawning; the produced by the animals swimming on the bottom whirls up the material...
... beforedirected, either to diffused day-light or to the direct rays ofthe sun. The light will now penetrate the whiteparts, andthe second photograph be the reverse ofthe first, or a true picture ofthe ... [hipho_18.gif] The evaporation ofthe water from this bulb decreases the temperature ofthe mercury in the tube b in proportion to the dryness ofthe atmosphere, andthe number of degrees the tube ... it on the decanter, and lay it in the sun's rays in such a manner that the rays may pass through the spacescut out ofthe paper and fall on the surface ofthe liquor the part ofthe glass...
... underneath the gown at the neck and shoulder, peel away from the shoulders. Slip the fingers of one hand under the cuff ofthe opposite arm. Pull the hand into the sleeve, grasping the gown ... include inside the gloves; inside and back ofthe gown, including the ties; andthe ties, elastic, or ear pieces ofthe mask, goggles and face shield. 11Do’s and Don’ts of Glove Use • Work from ... gown, first select the appropriate type for the task andthe right size for you. The opening ofthe gown should be in the back; secure the gown at the neck and waist. If the gown is too small...
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