Aquaculture
The Aquaculture Unit of the Animal and Dairy Science Department provides Extension support and instruction in aquaculture topics. Fish farmers, students, and the general public can find information on fish culture, farm ponds, and aquatic plant management on this site or by contacting the Aquaculture Unit.
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Recent Extension Publications on Aquaculture
Allison Johnson
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB28-12
Gary Burtle
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B732
Gary Burtle
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B866
See More Publications
Aquatic Environments and Fish Ponds
(SB 28-12)
Commercial insect and parasite control in fisheries and aquatic environments. Updated annually.
Sport Fish Management in Ponds
(B 732)
Properly managed ponds supply an abundance of fish for recreation and nutrition. Stocking methods and catch rates are used to keep pond balance. Liming and fertilization recommendations for ponds in Georgia are important when planning fish harvest goals. A variety of fish species for pond stocking are discussed in this publication. Methods to improve pond balance, including fish population renovation, are also presented for consideration as part of a management plan.
This publication is primarily for Cooperative Extension Agents and fish pond owners and was written in an effort to consolidate currently accepted pond management methods.
Using Chemicals in Pond Management
(B 866)
Chemicals are applied to ponds and lakes to control aquatic weeds, to eliminate undesirable fish, to control undesirable insects and aquatic vertebrates, and to correct undesirable water quality problems. Pond owners are often confused by terminology, units of measure, and formulations. This publication explains how to safely and effectively use chemicals for pond management.