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Providing balanced diets to larvae and juveniles to ensure optimal growth and development, and to maintain water quality by avoiding overfeeding.

The use of techniques such as hormone injections to encourage broodstock to spawn, especially when natural cues are absent.

Critical for the health and growth of hatchlings, involves monitoring and controlling parameters like pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen.

The process of nurturing the early stages of fish or shellfish life to improve survival rates and prepare for the grow-out phase.

Creating localized environmental conditions that cater to the specific needs of certain stages of aquaculture species being cultured.

Prevention and treatment of diseases through good husbandry practices, quarantine procedures, and the use of vaccines or medications when necessary.

Ensuring that the breeding population has a wide genetic base to prevent inbreeding and to promote resilience to environmental changes and diseases.

The regulation of factors such as light, temperature, and salinity to create optimal conditions for development and spawning.

Growing microalgae in hatcheries to serve as a primary food source for bivalve larvae and as enrichment for other live feeds.

The production of live feed such as rotifers and Artemia, which are essential for the nutrition of larval fish and shellfish.

Implementing practices that minimize energy consumption, which reduces operational costs and environmental impact.

The number of organisms per unit area or volume, which affects survival, growth rates, and incidences of disease.

Minimizing stress through proper handling and husbandry practices to prevent weakened immunity and disease outbreaks in the hatchery.

The processes used to collect and sort hatchlings based on size or quality, which can affect the overall output and profitability of the hatchery.

Involves choosing the best parent fish to ensure healthy and high-quality offspring, impacting the success of future generations.

Managing the environmental conditions of fish eggs to ensure successful development and hatching.

Measures taken to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases, including controlled access, disinfection procedures, and regular health monitoring.

Methods used to artificially hatch eggs in a controlled environment, which influences hatch rates and the quality of hatchlings.

Maintaining detailed records of hatchery operations to track performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.