International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture
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A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the consolidation of research and applications expertise in the area of recirculation systems, 2000-2017.
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Two organic carbon application rates to control inorganic nitrogen in minimal water exchange, biofloc, shallow water, shrimp nursery systems
(Virginia Tech Publishing, 2017-09-01)The objectives of this study were to develop and test a quantitative method for reactive carbon application to control inorganic nitrogen, and to compare the effect of carbon application using 40% and 60% microbial conversion ... -
Growth and Production Characteristics of Palmetto Bass (Morone saxatilis female x Morone chrysops male) Reared at Three Densities in a Pilot-scale Recirculating Aquaculture System
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2001-06-01)Production characteristics of palmetto bass (Morone saxatilis female x Morone chrysops male) reared at three stocking densities (36 fish/m3, 72 fish/m3, and 144 fish/m3) in a pilot-scale RAS were evaluated. A final mean ... -
Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values for Winter Flounder (Pleuronectes americanus)
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2001-06-01)Clinical analysis of blood to determine hematology and plasma biochemistry values is routinely used to assess the health of wild and domestic animals. Flounder culture is a fast growing segment of the U.S. aquaculture ... -
Effects of water exchange and reducing dietary vitamin and mineral supplementation on survival and growth of Litopenaeus vannamei
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2012-06-01)A growth trial was conducted with Litopenaeus vannamei to evaluate effects of dietary vitamin and mineral supplementation (VMS) and water exchange on survival, growth and water quality. Four levels (0, 25, 50 and 100%) of ... -
Feed efficiency of Rainbow trout (Onchorynchus mykiss) kept at high and low stocking density
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2012-06-01)Feed efficiency is a trait of high economic importance in fish production, and is highly related to feeding regimes employed and stocking density. However, feed efficiency is difficult to estimate because measurements of ... -
Effects of dietary protein and water exchange on water quality, survival and growth of postlarvae and juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2012-06-01)Two growth trials were conducted with Litopenaeus vannamei to evaluate effects of dietary protein and water exchange on survival, growth and water quality. In both trials, protein levels were 12, 15, 20, 26 and 35%. In the ... -
Availability of Dietary Zinc Sources and Effects on Performance of Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei(Boone)
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2012-06-01)A study was conducted to evaluate the response of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei to inorganic or chelated sources of dietary zinc. Two sets of diets, one supplemented with zinc from zinc sulfate (55, 80, 116, ... -
International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture, Volume 12 Complete Issue
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2011-06-01)The International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture presents research and applications expertise in the area of recirculation systems and technology. This journal is intended to be a forum for the open exchange of ... -
Comparison of Growth, Feed Conversion and Survival of Morone saxatilis female x M. mississippiensis male and M. saxatilis female x M. chrysops male Hybrids Reared in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2001-06-01)Striped bass female (M. saxatilis) x white bass male (M. mississippiensis), (SBxWB, n = 300) and striped bass female x yellow bass male (M. chrysops) (SBxYB, n = 300) fingerlings, initial mean weight 91 g and 62 g, ... -
The Effect of Solids Removal on Water Quality, Growth and Survival of Litopenaeus vannamei in a Biofloc Technology Culture System
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2011-06-01)Biofloc technology culture systems can increase the productivity of shrimp culture. Through the use of minimal or zero exchange, biofloc technology culture systems can also reduce the use of water. Diet enhancement through ... -
Book Review: Recirculating Aquaculture, 2nd Ed. by M.B. Timmons and J.M. Ebeling
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Effect of a Parabolic Screen Filter on Water Quality and Production of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) in a Recirculating Raft Aquaponic System
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2011-06-01)Aquaponics is an integrated fish and plant recirculating production system. Solid fish waste must be removed from the production system to maintain optimal water quality parameters for fish and plant health. The University ... -
Water Quality and Nutrient Aspects in Recirculating Aquaponic Production of the Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii and the Lettuce, Lactuca sativa
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2011-06-01)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different nutrients and their ability to improve the production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Lactuca sativa in a prototype recirculating aquaponic (RA) system. ... -
Select Hematological Values of the African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Raised in a Water Recirculating Aquaculture System
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2011-06-01)Clinical evaluation of blood parameters is routinely used to assess the health of wild and domestic animals. The commercial catfish industry in Nigeria has undergone rapid expansion in recent years. An understanding of ... -
International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture, Volume 11 Complete Issue
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2010-06-01)The International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture presents research and applications expertise in the area of recirculation systems and technology. This journal is intended to be a forum for the open exchange of ... -
Book Review - Species and System Selection for Sustainable Aquaculture
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Water Quality in Identical Recirculating Systems Managed by Different Aquaculturists
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2010-06-01)Water quality in recirculating aquaculture systems is a function of many variables including system design, loading, and management; temperature; feeding rate, and other variables. This research attempted to determine how ... -
Production of Microbial Flocs Using Laboratoryscale Sequencing Batch Reactors and Tilapia Wastewater
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2010-06-01)Laboratory-scale studies using sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) were conducted to evaluate microbial floc production and treatability of fish effluent from a tilapia farm utilizing recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). ... -
An Overview of Design Considerations for Small Recirculating Fish Culture Systems
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2001-06-01)Aquatic system engineering is an important factor when designing a new fish holding system or renovating an existing system. Indoor recirculating aquatic systems may be used for various operations, some of which may include: ... -
Use of Coral Rubble, Aquamat™ and Aquaponic Biofiltration in the Recirculating System of a Marine Fish Hatchery
(Commercial Fish and Shellfish Technologies Program, Virginia Tech, 2010-06-01)A preliminary study on the effect of combination biofilters, including coral rubble, geotextile Aquamat™ (Meridian Aquatic Technology, Silver Spring, MD, USA), and algal aquaponics in a marine fish recirculating system was ...
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