Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Taxonomy
The Livebearers
Biology of the Swordtail, Xiphophorus helleri
Geographic Distribution
Morphology
Reproductive Biology
Sex Ratio
Gestation and Embryonic Development
Effects of Temperature on Reproduction
Fecundity
Growth
Culture System
Breeding
Commercial-Scale Production
Stocking Densities for Growout
Feeding
Water Quality
Harvesting Livebearers
Preparation for harvesting
Harvesting Gear
Harvesting by Seine
Holding Tanks
Grading for Size
Preparation of Anesthesia
Sorting
Bagging and Shipping
Disease .
Formalin Preparation
Economics
Start-up Costs for Small-scale Module
Factors Affecting the Price of Swordtails
Literature Cited
Recommended Reading and References
Appendix 1. List of Distributors for Equipment and Supplies
Appendix 2. Pictorial Guide of the Sorting Procedure
Appendix 3. Glossary
Acknowledgments
Authors
Clyde S. Tamaru, Brian Cole, Rich Bailey, Christopher Brown, and Harry Ako
University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service, School of Ocean Earth Science and Technology, 2525 Correa Road, HIG 237, Honolulu HI 96822
December 2001
Published by
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA)
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