Fish for Farm Dams

Description

About the Book

"Fish For Farm Dams" is an easy to follow guide book, written by Ian Campbell, for the purpose of helping people achieve success and grow healthy and abundant fish in their farm dams for eating, fishing and pleasure. This book is based on Ian's 30+ years' experience in the field of aquaculture, and is a practical guide for fish selection and survival in farm dams.   The book will help you to select the right fish for you and set yourself up for successful hobby fish farming. There is a lot to consider when thinking about getting fish for your farm dam. This guide simplifies it for you to help you quickly get started and ensure your fish will thrive! Growing fish in your dam is great for the family, and kids love it!   This book will help you answer questions such as:  

• - How many fish can I stock in my dam?
• - What is the best type of fish to put in my dam?
• - What size dam do I need and how deep does it need to be?
• - How do I prepare my dam so my fish are happy and thrive?
• - Can I mix different types of fish together?
• - Do I need to feed them and how fast will they grow?
• - Can they live in muddy water?
• - How can I stop the birds from eating them?
• - Will the fish harm stock or affect the water quality of my dam?
• - Will the fish eat the frogs? ...and much more!

Topics Covered Include:

• Fish Varieties - Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Eel-tail Catfish, Rainbow Trout
• Dam Size - Minimum Size Required, Backyard Fish Farming
• Water Quality - Muddy Water, Temperature, Salinity, Stock (sheep & cattle)
• Stocking Densities - Recommendations per Fish Variety
• Mixing Species - Carnivorous Species, Non-Aggressive Species
• Predators - Birds, Turtles/Tortoises, Eels, Other Fish, Pest Fish Management,
• Constructing Habitat - Habitat, Materials, Construction, Location, Vegetation, What Not To Use, Overflow
• Survival Rates - Soft Fish & Hard Fish, Weight vs Length, Healthy Weight Ranges, Cheap vs Quality, Increasing Survival
• Releasing Fish - Best Time to Release, Acclimatizing New Fish
• Feeding Fish - Starting Out, What Not to Feed Them, To Feed or Not to Feed
• Breeding - Spawning, Fish that Won't Breed in a Dam
• Best Fish for You - Personal Preferences, Things to Consider
• Fishing - Training Fish, Bait, Catch & Release
• Eating & Health Benefits - Purging Fish, Flavours & Characters of Fish Varieties, Bonus Recipes
• Legal Aspects - Drainage Zones, Restrictions on Breeds in Zones, Responsible Fish Stocking

 

About the Author

The author, Ian Campbell, has been working and consulting in the aquaculture industry in Australia for more than twenty years, working with fish in farm dams, growing them in tanks and combining aquaculture and hydroponics in the specialised growing method of aquaponics. Ian has worked mostly with commercially farming fish, however he has also worked on backyard projects, including his own where he has proven the ability and profitability of growing fish and veggies in a backyard of  less than a quarter of an acre in size. Ian is passionate about fish and sustainably growing food, and also has been educating people in the field for 15 years.