PHASES OF FISH CUTURE

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The eggs released by female fish during spawning.

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Roe

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The process of uniting roe and milt to produce fertilized eggs, either naturally or through artificial means.

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Fertilization

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The adult fish selected for reproduction based on desirable traits.

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Broodstock

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The reproduction technique where milt is manually stripped and mixed with roe, often with hormone use.

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Artificial propagation

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The stage after hatching, when fish are still in their larval form and begin to swim and feed.

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Fry

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• The small fish that grow from fry, usually ready to be transferred to rearing ponds.

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Fingerlings

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• The process of transferring fry or fingerlings into a rearing system such as ponds or tanks.

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Stocking

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• The phase in which fish are reared and fed until they reach a desired or marketable size.

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Cultivation

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• Organic waste like decomposed plants or animals that serve as a natural food source in ponds.

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Detritus

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• The phase in which fish are reared and fed until they reach a desired or marketable size.

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Cultivation