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Aquaculture ponds accumulate organic matter from organic fertilizer, remains of microorganisms produced within the pond, feces of the culture animals and uneaten feed. Claude E. Boyd, Ph.D., details the leading…

Los estanques acuícolas acumulan materia orgánica de fertilizantes orgánicos, restos de micro-organismos producidos dentro del estanque, las heces de los animales criados y el alimento no-consumido. Claude E. Boyd, Ph.D.,…

…in aquaculture systems – phases, humidity, saturation, stratification, light reflection and refraction – is pertinent to properly manage water quality in production systems, according to world-renowned expert Dr. Claude Boyd….

…humedad, saturación, estratificación, reflexión de la luz y refracción- es pertinente para manejar adecuadamente la calidad del agua en los sistemas de producción, según el reconocido experto Dr. Claude Boyd….

Prof. Claude Boyd on the importance of carbon-nitrogen ratios for pond fertilization and biofloc systems, and the relevance of precise carbohydrate inputs….

El Prof. Claude Boyd discute la importancia de las relaciones carbono-nitrógeno para la fertilización de estanques y los sistemas biofloc, y la relevancia de las aportaciones precisas de carbohidratos….

Prof. Boyd discusses how weather and climate events affect aquaculture and why producers should operate their facilities to protect against such events….

El profesor Boyd analiza cómo los fenómenos meteorológicos y climáticos afectan a la acuacultura, y por qué los productores deberían operar sus instalaciones para protegerse contra tales eventos….

Prof. Boyd on dissolved and suspended solids in aquaculture production systems and their importance to water and pond-bottom quality….

Products of different quarries may have distinct solubility in water The study showed that there were significant differences in total alkalinity of water between the various limestone sources, which can…

Hatcheries, farms should monitor levels of essential nutrients Aquatic animals can get the essential nutrients calcium and magnesium from both culture water and their food. Concentrations of calcium and magnesium…

Paddlewheel design greatly impacts standard aeration efficiency Although widely implemented, the long-arm paddlewheel aerators typically used in Asia do not reflect the most efficient designs. Mechanical aerators are used increasingly…

Accuracy, reliability, repeatability of results critical for timely management decisions Appropriately collected water samples — in terms of location, times and numbers — are very important for proper water quality…

Certification programs the best tool to assure a product is from responsible aquaculture Efficient use of resources and certification programs are key to make the aquaculture industry progressively more responsible….

Los programas de certificación son la mejor herramienta para asegurar que un producto es de acuacultura responsable El uso eficiente de los recursos y programas de certificación son clave para…

Abundant element serves crucial role on many levels Iron is an essential element for bacteria, plants, and animals. Many enzymes important in energy transformations contain iron. Iron forms the center…

Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate essential in management of production ponds Liming aquaculture production ponds during pond preparation between cycles and during production is an important management too in acidic ponds….

Monitor and manage this important water quality parameter Alkalinity is an important water quality parameter in aquaculture systems, and must be monitored and adjusted through liming and other management measures….