Water Quality – Tilapia
Knowledge of the tilapia's environmental needs is essential to secure good fish welfare and making the fish thrive. Water quality plays an important part in securing fish health and economical and sustainable production.
45 min
English
Contents
This course focuses on water quality management in tilapia production, highlighting the key parameters that influence fish health and growth. Participants will learn about the importance of dissolved oxygen, temperature, and pH in maintaining optimal culture conditions. The course also covers nitrogen compounds, including ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, and their effects on tilapia performance. In addition, turbidity is discussed as an important factor affecting water quality and overall farm productivity.
Topics
- Dissolved oxygen
- Temperature
- pH
- Ammonia
- Nitrite and nitrate
- Turbidity