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Feasibility of Yellow Perch for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems |
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Periodically, information on utilities usage, feed, water chemistry and other inputs are added to an economics spreadsheet to help researchers at Virginia Tech determine feasibility of recirculating aquaculture using yellow perch. |
Yellow Perch - Off Season Spawning |
We've added a hatchery extension to our original building to conduct research on artificially spawning yellow perch. Broodstock will be placed in photo-thermal rooms where the temperature and perceived day-length will be manipulated to make fish think they've gone through Fall, Winter and Spring. The fish spawn as the days lengthen and the temperature rises. Other rooms in the hatchery provide trays for hatching the eggs, and tanks for raising the fry and for food production to feed the tiny perch fry. |
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems |
There are many recirculating aquaculture systems and components available in today's market. We are constantly modifying and upgrading our systems in Saltville as newer technology becomes available. |
Cooperative Private Demonstration Project |
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One local individual has taken the initiative of buying his own systems and is raising yellow perch in the private sector. Our staff is assisting this new fish farmer with periodic sampling, disease control and monitoring, marketing and other areas to help make his operation a success. |
Outreach / Tours |
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We are occasionally called upon to help local individuals with aquaculture-related problems. We have an in-house library of books and papers as well as internet sources which can answer an array of questions. If specialists are required, we can call on other Virginia Tech faculty or Extension specialists around the nation. We also host tours from schools and a variety of civic groups. Feel free to contact us for more information on viewing the Saltville facilities. |
Horticultural Research, Demonstration and Extension |
Research is currently being conducted in one of the two greenhouses on the effects of fish effluent (waste water)on a variety of plants. Because salt is added to the water to keep the yellow perch healthy, it presents problems when used to fertilize plants. This information will provide valuable information to allow us to plan future research projects. The other greenhouse is being used by students at Northwood High School for production of plants through their horticulture program. Students are being trained in greenhouse management, plant propagation, plant production, and landscape maintenance. |
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Virginia Cooperative Extension |