Phytoplankton & Zooplankton - Aquaculture, Fisheries, & Pond Management

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Larval fish culture is one of the riskiest phases of freshwater fish culture, but it can be one of the most profitable. Special planning is required to overcome the risk of high mortality during fry culture. Producers must have a dependable larvae supply, a facility appropriate for fry and fingerlings, the right size fry, the right kinds and quantity of food, and fry weaned from natural to prepared foods. They must also take special care in handling fish and preparing the pond. Zooplankton is required as a first food for many cultured fish; for others it contributes to faster growth and higher survival.

-SRAC Publication No. 700, Zooplankton Succession and Larval Fish Culture in Freshwater Ponds

*Southern Regional Aquaculture Center*	SRAC Publication No. 700 – Zooplankton Succession and Larval Fish Culture in Freshwater Ponds SRAC Publication No. 701 – Culture of Small Zooplankters for the Feeding of Larval Fish SRAC Publication No. 5004 – Phytoplankton Culture for Aquaculture Feed
*North Central Regional Aquaculture Center*	NCRAC Technical Bulletin Series No. 114 – Plankton Management for Fish Culture Ponds
*Western Regional Aquaculture Center*	WRAC Publication No. 104 – Pond Fertilization- Initiating an Algal Bloom WRAC Publication No. 105 – Phytoplankton and Recreational Ponds
*University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff*	Algal Blooms, Scums and Mats in Ponds
*University of Florida*	Can We Stop “Killer Algae” From Invading Florida?