Freshwater Aquaculture: A Handbook for Small Scale Fish Culture in North America

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Summary: Great Book, sad to see its out of print
Review: Along with being a comprehensive aquaculture guide, this book is also unique in stressing the importance of sustainability and small scale aquaculture practices. Very interesting examples global aquaculture, with an emphasis on N. American culture and species. This book acts as both a great research tool and guide for aquaculturist, but also illustrates many dynamic examples of low-imput high-output agriculture methods. Derives many great examples from Asian aquaculture practices that are not only productive but ecologically friendly.

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Summary: Freshwater Aquaculture:Handbook for Small Scale Fish Culture
Review: Freshwater Aquaculture by William McLarney is a must have book for the beginning aquaculturist and a great reference book for those with more experience. Full of information on what works and why, what does not work, and what to do when things go awry, it goes beyond the current thinking and offers thought provoking ideas for innovation and experimentation. Aquaculture is a science, but it does not have a 'one size fits all' recipe for success, so knowing all the options helps you craft (or fine tune) an aquatic environment that works for you and your situation. If you have any interest in aquaculture, buy this book, you won't regret it