Sustainable Freshwater Aquacultures: The Complete Guide from Backyard to Investor - Softcover

Romanowski, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0868408352 ISBN 13: 9780868408354

Publisher: University of New South Wales Press, 2006

Synopsis

The most complete, accessible and affordable guide to freshwater aquaculture in Australia, emphasizing sustainable use of all resources: whether it be on a small scale in a backyard pond, or in commercial production on broad acres. The book includes detailed information from design and construction of ponds to water quality, enhancing production through aeration, filtration and water treatment wetlands, foods and feeding, breeding and propagating aquatic animals and plants, sources of stock and polyculture (mixing fish, crustaceans, other animals, and plants for greater yields).

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture is the most complete, accessible and affordable guide to freshwater aquaculture in Australia, emphasizing sustainable use of all resources.

About the Author:

Nick Romanowski is a biologist who has worked with aquatic plants and animals for more than 30 years, from managing a wholesale aquarium to commercial breeding and propagation. He has written extensively on wetlands and plants for habitat and water treatment, and has a particular interest in the environmental impacts of aquaculture.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0868408352
• ISBN 13: 9780868408354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160