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A way to hatch tilapia eggs

Tis the season to breed tilapia. So I thought you might find this paper on how to hatch tilapia eggs helpful. However, just to answer some pre-questions:

1. Yes it works.

2. Yes it really is that inexpensive. Naturally the cost has gone up some since 2002 when this paper was written but it can still be done for under $15 (not including the air pump)

3. Yes it is completely scaleable.

4. Yes it will work on a variety of other egg types as well.

Here is the link to the paper. Enjoy: http://bit.ly/ZESh8I

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Permalink Reply by Stuart Polkinghorne on January 31, 2014 at 5:36pm

Good topic and here is what i found.

http://philaquaculture.blogspot.com/2010/05/intensive-culture-of-ti...

Permalink Reply by David Demner on February 12, 2014 at 12:45pm

I really like this design. Got the parts this morning for $6 and am building it now. Will send pictures when done.

Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on February 13, 2014 at 1:37am

@David. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by David Demner on February 18, 2014 at 7:32pm

I have a few pictures. Yes, I know my aquarium water is dirty - new filter on order.

full shot

overhead shot

prove it works

Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on February 18, 2014 at 10:12pm

Wonderful. Thank you! It is very gratifying to see the device in use and of benefit to others.

Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on March 15, 2014 at 9:12pm

Just an FYI, this has been seen in more than 47 nations and as been downloaded more than 670 times since March 18th, 2013. Cool.

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