Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture

Marine Ornamental Aquaculture

Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture provides a comprehensive reference on the captive culture, breeding, husbandry, and trade of marine organisms used in ornamental aquariums. It covers ornamental fishes such as clownfish, angelfish, tangs, and seahorses, along with corals, anemones, shrimps, giant clams, and other reef organisms. The book also examines hatchery systems, nutrition, reproduction, disease, sustainability, conservation, shipping, and the commercial opportunities and challenges of marine ornamental aquaculture.

Key Features

• Marine ornamental aquaculture
• Ornamental fish breeding
• Clownfish culture
• Angelfish and tangs
• Seahorse and pipefish culture
• Coral aquaculture
• Anemone culture
• Shrimp and crustacean culture
• Giant clam production
• Hatchery and culture systems
• Broodstock nutrition
• Larval rearing
• Disease management
• Conservation and sustainability
• Aquarium trade and business