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Intensive Marine Finfish Larviculture

ID

600-050 (CNRE-84P)

Authors as Published

Authored by Michael H. Schwarz, Director, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood AREC; Brendan Delbos, State Aquaculture Coordinator, VDGIF; Ewen McLean, Consultant; Steven Craig, Optimal Aquafeeds; and Reza Ovissi, Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood AREC

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Typical marine finfish larviculture is conducted in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). These systems link the production tank to the remainder of the RAS, which provides for solids removal, biofiltration, temperature control, and water sterilization. As such, “dirty” water flows out of the production tank, through the RAS for cleaning and sterilization, and returns “clean” to the production tank as needed. The use of RAS technology enhances biosecurity and increases environmental and hydrodynamic control, maximizing production survival and system reliability. This publication reviews basic system design, as well as basic larviculture, and live feeds production protocols.


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Publication Date

February 7, 2020