Tilapia culture: The basics
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Abstract
This new aquaculture extension manual revisits the basics of tilapia culture with updated information on the grow-out technology in cages and ponds. Updated cost and returns analyses were also included to guide farmers regarding the profitability of farming tilapia. A fresh chapter on tilapia health management is also included to promote the prevention of tilapia diseases.
Suggested Citation
Romana-Eguia, M. R. R., Eguia, R. V., & Pakingking Jr., R. V. (2020). Tilapia culture: The basics. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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tilapia culture 
; fish culture ; cage culture ; harvesting ; returns ; pond culture ; pond construction ; stocking density ; monosex culture ; ricefield aquaculture ; aquaponics ; infectious diseases ; disease control ; processing fishery products ; marketing ; manuals ; Tilapia (genus) ; tilapia ; Oreochromis mossambicus ; Oreochromis niloticus ; Oreochromis aureus ; Sarotherodon melanotheron ; Philippines
; fish culture ; cage culture ; harvesting ; returns ; pond culture ; pond construction ; stocking density ; monosex culture ; ricefield aquaculture ; aquaponics ; infectious diseases ; disease control ; processing fishery products ; marketing ; manuals ; Tilapia (genus) ; tilapia ; Oreochromis mossambicus ; Oreochromis niloticus ; Oreochromis aureus ; Sarotherodon melanotheron ; Philippines
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