Fish farming

Fish farming

Of, or pertaining to the artificial mass cultivation of fish

Industry: Fishing

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Biomass

Fishing; Fish farming

Measure of the quantity, usually by weight in pounds or metric tonnes (2,205 pounds = 1 metric ton), of a stock at a given time.

Brackish

Fishing; Fish farming

Water that part-way between freshwater and marine. A number of species prefer partly-salty water.

Brine shrimp

Fishing; Fish farming

Sometimes sold as sea monkeys, these shrimp grow to about 1/4 inch and are used as a live food for fish. They are easily hatched and their eggs may be stored dry for years.

Bubble philtres

Fishing; Fish farming

These internal philtres use a lift tube to draw water through a foam block, as in a sponge filter.

A substance which is dissolved in the water to boost the alkalinity and/or adjust the pH. Buffers may be formulated to adjust the pH to a particular value, or to raise the alkalinity without changing ...

Calcium chloride

Fishing; Fish farming

CaCl2. This is a form of calcium that may be added to reef tanks to maintain the calcium level. However, kalkwasser (calcium hydroxide) is preferred, as adding kalkwasser does not upset the ...

Canister philtre

Fishing; Fish farming

This philtre consists of a canister external to the aquarium which is filled with various media, mechanical or chemical. Hoses run to and from the canister, and an attached pump forces water through ...