Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • About the course

  • 2

    Introduction to Biofloc System

    • Lecture 1.1 - Different sources of getting fish

    • Lecture 1.2 - Why to get into aquaculture?

    • Lecture 1.3 - F.C.R.

    • Lecture 1.4 - Different methods of fish farming

    • Lecture 1.5 - High density fish farming methods

    • Lecture 1.6 - Basic water parameters

    • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • 3

    Lecture 2

    • Lecture 2.1 - Brief history of biofloc system

    • Lecture 2.2 - What is Biofloc system?

    • Lecture 2.3 - Basic principle of biofloc system

    • Lecture 2.4 - Different types of biofloc system

    • Lecture 2.5 - Advantages of biofloc system

    • Lecture 2.6 - Fishes in biofloc system

    • Lecture 2.7 - Disadvantages of biofloc system

    • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • 4

    Virtual Farm Tour

    • Virtual Farm Visit

  • 5

    Lecture 3

    • Lecture 3.1 - Ammonia accumulation in the pond

    • Lecture 3.2 - How ammonia affects the fishes?

    • Lecture 3.3 - Factors affecting ammonia toxicity

    • Lecture 3.4 - Nitrogen conversion process in biofloc

    • Lecture 3.5 - Heterotrophic bacteria converting ammonia into protein

    • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • 6

    Lecture 4

    • Lecture 4.1 - C N Ratio

    • Lecture 4.2 - Calculation of nitrogen in the system

    • Lecture 4.3 - Calculation of carbon source needed

    • Lecture 4.4 - Managing ammonia in the tank

    • Lecture 4.5 - Different carbon sources

    • Lecture 4.6 - Things to be taken care of

    • Lecture 4.7 - Practical Clip - Adding Carbon source

  • 7

    Lecture 5

    • Lecture 5.1 - Other toxins that can be formed - Nitrite

    • Lecture 5.2 - Others toxins that can be formed - Hydrogen sulphide

    • Lecture 5 Quiz

  • 8

    Lecture 6

    • Lecture 6.1 - Testing kits required

    • Lecture 6.2 - Some of the common measuring units

    • Lecture 6.3 - Water parameters

    • Lecture 6.4 - Alkalinity and pH levels

    • Lecture 6.5 - Sodium Bicarbonate

    • Lecture 6.6 - Practical Clip - Adding sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate , dolomite

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    Lecture 7

    • Lecture 7.1 - Different types of Biofloc tanks

    • Lecture 7.2 - Tank Construction

    • Lecture 7.3 - Construction of round tank

    • Lecture 7.4 - Different stages of construction

    • Lecture 7.5 - Calculating water capacity of the tank

    • Lecture 7.6 - Roofing

    • Lecture 7.7.1 - Practical Clip - Tank Construction 1

    • Lecture 7.7.2 - Practical Clip - Tank Construction 2

    • Chapter 7 Quiz

  • 10

    Lecture 8

    • Lecture 8.1 - Aeration

    • Lecture 8.2- How to choose Aeration Unit

    • Lecture 8.3- Different Aeration Designs

    • Lecture 8.4- Choosing Aerators

    • Lecture 8.5- Aeration Tank for 4 Diameter Tank

    • Lecture 8.6- Farmer case Studies of Improper Aeration

    • Lecture 8.7.1 - Practical Clip - Aeration 1

    • Lecture 8.7.2 - Practical Clip - Aeration 2

  • 11

    Lecture 9

    • Lecture 9.1- Preparation Of Probiotic 1

    • Lecture 9.2- Preparation of Probiotic 2 or Feed Probiotic

    • Lecture 9 Quiz

  • 12

    Lecture 10

    • Lecture 10.1- Water Preparation

    • Lecture 10.2- Chlorination and De chlorination process

    • Lecture 10.3- Things To Do Before Chlorination

    • Lecture 10.4- De chlorination

    • Lecture 10.5- Water Preparation for 4 Diameter Tank

    • Lecture 10.6- Floc Creation

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    Lecture 11

    • Lecture 11.1- Fish Stocking Density

    • Lecture 11.2- Stages of Fish Growth

    • Lecture 11.3- Things to be careful of when getting Fish Seeds

    • Lecture 11.4- Adding Fish Seeds

    • Lecture 11.5- Fishes that have shown good result in Biofloc System

    • Lecture 11.6- Practical Clip - Fish Seed Depositing

    • Lecture 11 quiz

  • 14

    Lecture 12

    • Lecture 12.1.1 - Feeding 1

    • Lecture 12.1.2 - Feeding 2

    • Lecture 12.2 - Feed Chart

    • Lecture 12.3 - Other Sources of feed

    • Lecture 12.4 - Practical Clip - Feeding

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    Lecture 13

    • Lecture 13.1 - Tank Management

    • Lecture 13.2 - Floc Management

    • Lecture 13.3 - Other ways to control floc

    • Lecture 13.4.1 - Practical Clip - Alkalinity Test

    • Lecture 13.4.2 - Practical Clip - Nitrite, Nitrate, DO, pH test

    • Lecture 13.4.3 - Practical Clip - DO testing

    • Lecture 13.4.4 - Practical Clip - Floc control using filtration system

    • Lecture 13.4.5 - Practical clip - Floc control using settling tank

    • Lecture 13.4.6 - Practical Clip - Foam formation

    • Lecture 13.4.7 - Practical Clip - Salinity and pH test

    • Lecture 13.4.8 - Practical Clip - Dead floc removal

    • Lecture 13 quiz

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    Lecture 14

    • Lecture 14.1 - Power Backup

    • Lecture 14.2.1 - Fixed cost

    • Lecture 14.2.2 - Variable Cost

    • Lecture 14.2.3 - Deciding fish price and Profitability

    • Lecture 14.3 - Marketing Strategies

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    Lecture 15

    • Lecture 15.1 - Disease Management - Prevention is better than cure

    • Lecture 15.2 - Early symptoms and actions

    • Lecture 15.3 - Bacterial infections and solutions

    • Lecture 15.4 - Protozoa diseases and treatment

    • Lecture 15.5 - Fungal diseases and treatment

    • Lecture 15.6 - Fish Lice

    • Lecture 15.7 - Alternative treatment methods

    • Lecture 15.8.1 - Muddy taste in fishes

    • Lecture 15.8.2 - Practical Clip - Cleaning and cutting fish to remove the muddy taste

    • Lecture 15.9 - Other items required in a biofloc farm

    • ENDING NOTE

    • Lecture 15 quiz