Water Quality

Need assistance with wildlife and fish management on your ranch, backyard, or pond? Simply call your local County Extension Agent.

Good water quality is essential for growth and survival of any aquacultured species. Before undertaking any aquaculture venture, an entrepreneur must locate an acceptable water source in sufficient quantities, and understand the water quality requirements of the species being cultured.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service	EWF-017 Understanding Water Quality Reports for Your Pond
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center	SRAC Publication No. 460 – Control of Clay Turbidity in Ponds SRAC Publication No. 461 – Water Quantity and Quality Requirements for Channel Catfish Hatcheries SRAC Publication No. 462 – Nitrite in Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 463 – Ammonia in Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 464 – Interactions of pH, Carbon Dioxide, Alkalinity and Hardness in Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 466 – Algae Blooms in Commercial Fish Production Ponds SRAC Publication No. 467 – Cost of Alternative Effluent Treatments for Catfish Production SRAC Publication No. 468 – Carbon Dioxide in Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 469 – Fertilization of Fish Fry Ponds SRAC Publication No. 470 – Characterization and Management of Effluents from Aquaculture Ponds in the Southeastern United States SRAC Publication No. 471 – Fertilization of Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 4600 – Toxicities of Agricultural Pesticides to Selected Aquatic Organisms SRAC Publication No. 4601 – Measuring Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Aquaculture SRAC Publication No. 4602 – Pond Mixing SRAC Publication No. 4603 – Managing Ammonia in Fish Ponds SRAC Publication No. 4604 – Managing High pH in Freshwater Ponds SRAC Publication No. 4605 – Algal Toxins in Pond Aquaculture SRAC Publication No. 4606 – Interpretation of Water Analysis Reports for Fish Culture
North Central Regional Aquaculture Center	NCRAC Publication – Aquaculture Effluents and Waste By-Products – Characteristics, Potential Recovery, and Beneficial Reuse
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center	NRAC Publication No. 170 – An Introduction to Water Chemistry in Freshwater Aquaculture NRAC Publication No. 00-003 – Aquaculture Effluents – A Guide for Water Quality Regulators and Aquaculturists
University of Florida	Ammonia in Aquatic Systems Fertilization of Fresh Water Fish Ponds Dissolved Oxygen for Fish Production The Use of Lime in Fish Ponds The Role of Dissolved Oxyen in Hard Clam Aquaculture The Role of Salinity in Hard Clam Aquaculture The Role of Water Temperature in Hard Clam Aquaculture
Louisiana State University	Handbook for Common Calculations in Finfish Aquaculture
Oklahoma State University	Water Quality Testing and Fish Health
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Understanding Your Fish Pond Water Analysis Report
Auburn University	Plain English Instructions for Hach Water Quality Kits Water Quality For Pond Aquaculture
Environmental Protection Agency	Effluent Guidelines: Aquatic Animal Production Industry Effluent Guidelines: Aquatic Animal Production Industry – Final Rule – Fact Sheet
Indiana – Illinois Sea Grant Program	Water Quality Water Sources Used in Aquaculture
Langston University	Water Quality Management For Fish Farmers