Course curriculum
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1
Overview
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About the course
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Introduction to Biofloc System
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Lecture 1.1 - Different sources of getting fish
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Lecture 1.2 - Why to get into aquaculture?
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Lecture 1.3 - F.C.R.
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Lecture 1.4 - Different methods of fish farming
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Lecture 1.5 - High density fish farming methods
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Lecture 1.6 - Basic water parameters
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Chapter 1 Quiz
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Lecture 2
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Lecture 2.1 - Brief history of biofloc system
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Lecture 2.2 - What is Biofloc system?
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Lecture 2.3 - Basic principle of biofloc system
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Lecture 2.4 - Different types of biofloc system
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Lecture 2.5 - Advantages of biofloc system
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Lecture 2.6 - Fishes in biofloc system
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Lecture 2.7 - Disadvantages of biofloc system
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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Virtual Farm Tour
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Virtual Farm Visit
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Lecture 3
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Lecture 3.1 - Ammonia accumulation in the pond
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Lecture 3.2 - How ammonia affects the fishes?
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Lecture 3.3 - Factors affecting ammonia toxicity
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Lecture 3.4 - Nitrogen conversion process in biofloc
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Lecture 3.5 - Heterotrophic bacteria converting ammonia into protein
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Lecture 4
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Lecture 4.1 - C N Ratio
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Lecture 4.2 - Calculation of nitrogen in the system
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Lecture 4.3 - Calculation of carbon source needed
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Lecture 4.4 - Managing ammonia in the tank
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Lecture 4.5 - Different carbon sources
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Lecture 4.6 - Things to be taken care of
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Lecture 4.7 - Practical Clip - Adding Carbon source
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Lecture 5
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Lecture 5.1 - Other toxins that can be formed - Nitrite
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Lecture 5.2 - Others toxins that can be formed - Hydrogen sulphide
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Lecture 5 Quiz
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Lecture 6
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Lecture 6.1 - Testing kits required
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Lecture 6.2 - Some of the common measuring units
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Lecture 6.3 - Water parameters
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Lecture 6.4 - Alkalinity and pH levels
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Lecture 6.5 - Sodium Bicarbonate
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Lecture 6.6 - Practical Clip - Adding sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate , dolomite
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Lecture 7
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Lecture 7.1 - Different types of Biofloc tanks
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Lecture 7.2 - Tank Construction
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Lecture 7.3 - Construction of round tank
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Lecture 7.4 - Different stages of construction
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Lecture 7.5 - Calculating water capacity of the tank
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Lecture 7.6 - Roofing
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Lecture 7.7.1 - Practical Clip - Tank Construction 1
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Lecture 7.7.2 - Practical Clip - Tank Construction 2
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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Lecture 8
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Lecture 8.1 - Aeration
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Lecture 8.2- How to choose Aeration Unit
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Lecture 8.3- Different Aeration Designs
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Lecture 8.4- Choosing Aerators
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Lecture 8.5- Aeration Tank for 4 Diameter Tank
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Lecture 8.6- Farmer case Studies of Improper Aeration
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Lecture 8.7.1 - Practical Clip - Aeration 1
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Lecture 8.7.2 - Practical Clip - Aeration 2
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Lecture 9
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Lecture 9.1- Preparation Of Probiotic 1
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Lecture 9.2- Preparation of Probiotic 2 or Feed Probiotic
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Lecture 9 Quiz
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Lecture 10
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Lecture 10.1- Water Preparation
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Lecture 10.2- Chlorination and De chlorination process
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Lecture 10.3- Things To Do Before Chlorination
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Lecture 10.4- De chlorination
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Lecture 10.5- Water Preparation for 4 Diameter Tank
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Lecture 10.6- Floc Creation
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Lecture 11
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Lecture 11.1- Fish Stocking Density
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Lecture 11.2- Stages of Fish Growth
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Lecture 11.3- Things to be careful of when getting Fish Seeds
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Lecture 11.4- Adding Fish Seeds
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Lecture 11.5- Fishes that have shown good result in Biofloc System
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Lecture 11.6- Practical Clip - Fish Seed Depositing
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Lecture 11 quiz
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Lecture 12
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Lecture 12.1.1 - Feeding 1
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Lecture 12.1.2 - Feeding 2
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Lecture 12.2 - Feed Chart
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Lecture 12.3 - Other Sources of feed
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Lecture 12.4 - Practical Clip - Feeding
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Lecture 13
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Lecture 13.1 - Tank Management
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Lecture 13.2 - Floc Management
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Lecture 13.3 - Other ways to control floc
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Lecture 13.4.1 - Practical Clip - Alkalinity Test
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Lecture 13.4.2 - Practical Clip - Nitrite, Nitrate, DO, pH test
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Lecture 13.4.3 - Practical Clip - DO testing
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Lecture 13.4.4 - Practical Clip - Floc control using filtration system
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Lecture 13.4.5 - Practical clip - Floc control using settling tank
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Lecture 13.4.6 - Practical Clip - Foam formation
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Lecture 13.4.7 - Practical Clip - Salinity and pH test
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Lecture 13.4.8 - Practical Clip - Dead floc removal
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Lecture 13 quiz
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Lecture 14
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Lecture 14.1 - Power Backup
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Lecture 14.2.1 - Fixed cost
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Lecture 14.2.2 - Variable Cost
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Lecture 14.2.3 - Deciding fish price and Profitability
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Lecture 14.3 - Marketing Strategies
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Lecture 15
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Lecture 15.1 - Disease Management - Prevention is better than cure
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Lecture 15.2 - Early symptoms and actions
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Lecture 15.3 - Bacterial infections and solutions
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Lecture 15.4 - Protozoa diseases and treatment
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Lecture 15.5 - Fungal diseases and treatment
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Lecture 15.6 - Fish Lice
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Lecture 15.7 - Alternative treatment methods
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Lecture 15.8.1 - Muddy taste in fishes
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Lecture 15.8.2 - Practical Clip - Cleaning and cutting fish to remove the muddy taste
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Lecture 15.9 - Other items required in a biofloc farm
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ENDING NOTE
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Lecture 15 quiz
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