Advances in aquaculture hatchery technology: 5. Rotifers, Artemia and copepods as live feeds for fish larvae in aquaculture (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

This chapter provides an update on the most common zooplankton live feed species used in hatchery rearing of fish and shellfish larvae, namely rotifers, Artemia and copepods. Each section starts with a summary of the biology and ecology of these species. An overview of the most common techniques to culture, feed, harvest, disinfect and preserve these organisms is provided. Special attention is given to nutritional and microbiological aspects. Furthermore, new trends and developments are discussed.