Category: Aqua Business

Goldfish
14
Nov
2020

Feeding Goldfish The Healthy Way

Feeding goldfish in the appropriate way is significant because it will make them happy and live longer. These are some of the fish that should be well taken of. You should not overfeed them or put them in untreated water or even tap water. They may last for some days,...

08
May
2020

Tips for Regulating Fish Tank Water Temperature

Temperature control is essential for aquarium fish to keep them comfortable and healthy. While most fish can handle minor changes in water temperature, the same does not go for substantial fluctuations which could result in: Plant decay or algae growth that can influence the chemical balance in the aquarium. Excessive...

13
Feb
2020

Tilapia Grow-out in Ponds

Known as the “aquatic chicken,” the TILAPIA is a poor man’s fish that grows fast and breeds easily in captivity. It is considered as one of the easiest fishes to culture. It is also relatively tolerant to a wide range of salinity & temperature levels. Moreover, farming tilapia requires minimal...

mudcrab
28
Jan
2020

Mudcrab (Alimango) Culture and Fattening

Why MANGROVE CRAB? Mangrove crabs (Scylla spp.) or mud crabs, locally known as “alimango,” inhabit muddy and sandy bottom in brackishwater and marine environments. They dig deep burrows in mangroves and soft substrates in shallow or intertidal waters. Widespread interest in Scylla species is increasing due to their demand both...

milkfish
17
Jan
2020

Small-scale Milkfish Aquaculture Technologies

Why MILKFISH Milkfish (Chanos chanos) is a popular choice for aquaculture for several reasons, particularly in regions with suitable environmental conditions. Here are some reasons why milkfish is often selected for fish farming: Cultural and Culinary Significance: Milkfish is a staple in the diets of many cultures in Southeast Asia...

catfish fingerlings
30
Dec
2019

Seed Production of Asian Catfish

Asian Catfish, locally known as hito to Tagalogs, paltat to Ilocanos, pantat to Cebuanos and Ilonggos, and ito to Pampangeños, is one of the most important freshwater food fishes not only in the Philippines, but in the whole of Southeast Asia. Catfish culture requires less area, can tolerate poor water...

Giant Freshwater Prawn
28
Oct
2019

Grow-out Culture of Giant Freshwater Prawn

Why GIANT FRESHWATER PRAWN? Giant freshwater prawns live in freshwater environments but berried females migrate downstream to brackishwater where the eggs hatch into larvae. The ideal salinity of brackishwater for larvae to survive is 12 ppt. These crustaceans are common in the tropical and sub-tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region...

tilapia
03
Oct
2019

Starting a Backyard Tilapia Production Business

Tilapia is the second most important freshwater food in the Philippines. The most important species is the Nile Tilapia (Tilapia Nolitica). Tilpia grows very fast and reaches marketable weight of at least 200 grams in less than six months. A backyard fishpond for tilapia will increase family income because it...

catfish
28
Sep
2019

Grow-out Production of Asian Catfish

Why CATFISH? Catfish, Clarias spp. (hito, paltat, pantat, and ito locally) is one of the most important freshwater food fishes in Southeast Asia. Catfish farming does not require a large area, can thrive in poor water quality conditions, can be raised at high stocking densities using formulated diet, is not...

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