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 inputs. TECHNOLOGY PROFILE. The most… Continue reading Tilapia Grow-out in Ponds
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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 quality, as well as high… Continue reading Seed Production of Asian Catfish
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 susceptible to diseases and less… Continue reading Grow-out Production of Asian Catfish