Extension Publications

The following publications were produced by the University of Florida.

Click on the publication name to go to an electronic version of the publication.
(For a complete list of publications authored by FAS faculty and staff,  and links to the publication,   go to the FAS page in EDIS)

General Aquaculture:

A First Look at Florida Aquaculture  Circ. 702
Fish Handling and Transport  Fact Sheet FA-3
Raceway Production of Warmwater Fish  Fact sheet FA-4
Management Considerations of Fish Production in Cages  Fact Sheet FA-36
Procedures for Start-Up of Warmwater Aquaculture Ponds  Fact Sheet FA-5
Artificial Incubation of Fish Eggs Fact Sheet FA-32
Preparing Your Own Fish Feeds FA097
Fish Nutrition  FA096
Regulations pertaining to non-native fish in Florida aquaculture. FA121
Fish Slaughter, Killing, and Euthanasia: A Review of Major Published U.S. Guidance Documents and General Considerations of Methods FA150
The Role of Salinity in Hard Clam Aquaculture FA128
The Role of Water Temperature in Hard Clam Aquaculture  FA151

Farm-raised Channel Catfish   Circ 1052
Catfish Farming in Florida FA011

Pond Management:

Fish Fingerlings: Purchasing, Transporting and Stocking  Fact Sheet FA-7
Managing Florida Ponds for Fishing  Circ. 802
Use of Lime in Fish Ponds  Fact Sheet FA-38
Use of Copper in Aquaculture and Farm Ponds Fact Sheet FA-13
The Use of Potassium Permanganate in Fish Ponds  Fact Sheet FA-23
Fertilization of Freshwater Fish Ponds Fact Sheet FA-17

Grass Carp: a Fish for Biological Management of Hydrilla and Other Aquatic Weeds in Florida  Bull. 867

Tilapia:

Culture of Hybrid Tilapia: a Reference Profile  Circ 1051

Fee Fishing in Florida  Circ 809

Enteric Septicemia of Catfish  Fact Sheet FA-10
Aeromonas Infections Fact Sheet FA 14
Introduction to Freshwater Fish Parasites Circ 716
Bath Treatments for Sick Fish VM 78
Use of Formalin to Control Fish Parasites VM 77
Ichthyopthirius multifilds (White Spot) Infections in Fish Circ 920
Stress - It's Role in Fish Disease Circ 919
Introduction to Fish Health Management Circ 921
Use of Medicated Feed in Channel Catfish VM 70
"Red Sore Disease" in Game Fish Fact Sheet VM 85
Monogenean Trematodes Fact Sheet FA 28
Use of Potassium Permanganate to Control External Infections of Ornamental Fish Fact Sheet FA 37
Introduction to Viral Diseases of Fish Fact Sheet FA 29
Iridovirus in Gouramis Fact Sheet FA 30
Vibrio Infections of Fish Fact Sheet FA 31
Use of Salt in Aquaculture Fact Sheet VM 86
Sanitation Practices for Aquaculture Facilities VM 87
Amyloodinium Infections of Marine Fish Fact Sheet VM 90
Fungal Diseases of Fish Fact Sheet VM 97
Streptococcal Infections of Fish Circ FA 057
Pentastomid Infections in Fish Fact Sheet FA-90
Submission of Fish for Diagnostic Evaluation Fact Sheet FA-55
Molds in Fish Feeds and Aflatoxicosis Fact Sheet FA-95
Spring Viremia of Carp VM 142
Nematode (Roundworm) Infections in Fish
Cryptobia jubilans in Cichlids
Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) Disease
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Sessile Ciliates FA 107
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Motile Ciliates FA 108
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Flagellates  FA 109
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Dinoflagellates, Coccidia, Microsporidians, & Myxozoans FA 110
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Monogeneans FA 111
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Digenean Trematodes FA 112
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Nematodes FA 113
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Acanthocephalans, Cestodes, Leeches, & Pentastomes FA 114
Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Crustaceans FA 115
Response to a Suspected Toxin-Induced Fish Kill VM 11200
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Hard Clams FA12500
Preparing for a Career in Aquatic Animal Medicine  VM11100
Fish Health Management Considerations in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
  Part 1: Introduction and General Principles FA099
  Part 2: Pathogens FA100
  Part 3: General Recommendations and Problem-solving Approaches FA101

Culture of Earthworms for Bait or Fish Food  Circ 1053

Production of Ornamental Aquarium Fish Fact Sheet FA-35
Backyard Habitat Ponds Fact Sheet FA-33
Microworm Culture for Aquarium Fish Producers Fact Sheet FA-9
Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs Fact Sheet FA-18
Culture Techniques of Moina: the Ideal Daphnia for Feeding Freshwater Fish  Circ 1054
Freshwater Ornamental Fish Commonly Cultured in Florida Circ 54
Preparation of Ornamental Fish for Shipping FA-120/FA120
On-Farm Transport of Ornamental Fish FA-119/FA119
Grading Ornamental Fish FA-118/FA118
Harvesting Ornamental Fish From Ponds FA-117/FA117

A Beginner's Guide to Water Management -The ABCs Circ 101
A Beginner's Guide to Water Management - Nutrients Circ 102
A Beginner's Guide to Water Management -Water Clarity Circ 103
A Beginner's Guide to Water Management - Lake Morphometry Circ 104
A Beginners Guide to Water Management - Symbols, Abbreviations & Conversion Factors circ 105
A Beginner's Guide to Water Management - Bacteria Circ 106
A Beginners Guide to Water Management - Fish Kills Circ 107
A Beginners Guide to Water Management - Color Circ 108
A Beginners Guide to Water Management - Oxygen and Temperature Circ 109 (go to LAKEWATCH site.)

*Also available (with descriptions) on Florida LAKEWATCH website (GO)

Printed copies of the above publications and many additional extension publications on topics of interest to aquaculturists and pond managers are available from your county extension office. Please contact your county extension office foe assistance with questions and for sources of additional expertise, information and suppliers.