REFERENCE LIBRARY
AQUACULTURE & AQUATIC SCIENCE BOOKS
AQUACULTURE DESK REFERENCE
By Creswell, R.I, 1993 HB. 206
Pages
A "reference library" in one book. Contains the
"most useful data" from over 100
of the "best aquaculture books." Conversions, Water Chemistry and Treatment,
Feeding, Nutrition, Enrichment Formulations, Larviculture and Hatchery Operations, Pond
Culture, Chemicals and Treatments.
Price $50.00
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING
By Wheaton, F. 1977 HB. 708 Pages
A classic unsurpassed in content and
quality. Part 1 defines physical properties of aquatic culture systems, part 2, the
principals of engineering and design of culture systems. Inclusive of filtration, pumping,
aeration process control and essential reference data.
Price $88.00
CRUSTACEAN AQUACULTURE
CRC Handbook of mariculture I
By McVey, J 1991 HB. 456 pages.
Regarded by many as the "bible
of shrimp culture", this foundational book guides the reader through techniques
developed by the founders of crustacean aquaculture. A timeless essential text.
Price $195.00
DISEASE OF CULTURED PENAEID SHRIMP
IN ASIA AND THE UNITED STATES
Edited by: Fulks, W. & Main, K.L. 1992 Softbound.
392 pages, 48 color plates, 87 tables, 36 figures.
Excellent color micrographs of disease status.
Published by Argent Laboratories
Press. This historic gathering at the Oceanic Institute in Hawaii brought together 27
leading shrimp health specialists under the Asian Interchange Program. In this volume the
leading experts in each field of study (Diagnostic Procedures, Specific Pathogen-Free
Stocks), present their in-depth reviews. Discussion group summaries also provide insight
into the future direction of shrimp disease management.
Price $85.00
DYNAMICS OF POND AQUACULTURE
Edited by Hilary S. Egna + Prof. Claude Boyd. 37 pages.
Newest information on
temperate/tropical pond culture site selection,
fertilization, soils, species selection, disease, computer applications/ analysis.
Price $95.00
FARM MADE AQUAFEEDS
By Michael New, Albert Tacon, Imre Csavas
434 Pages. Color Illustrations.
A most practical handbook for the
"on site" production of aquatic feeds for temperate and tropical culture. Covers
raw material Q.C., supply and species specific dietary formulations. An invaluable
reference by three authorities.
Price $67.00
FEED MANAGEMENT IN INTENSIVE AQUACULTURE
By Stephen Goddard 192 Pages. Illustrations.
A fine Reference on the special
requirements of Intensive Production, Dietary requirements, feed types, handling/storage,
methods & schedules performance measurement, economics.
Price $78.00
FISH FARMING TECHNOLOGY
By Reinersten, H. 1994 Hardbound. 482 pages.
This critically acclaimed book
presents the technology that gave rise to modern day marine fish larviculture. Still
regarded as an essential reference text for broodstock development, open sea farming, tank
farming, and closed system technology.
Price $131.00
FISH MEDICINE
By Stoskopf, M.K. 1992
Hardbound. 1,216 Pages.
Argent customers from around the
world agree, this is the best book on fish health offered in the Argent Reference Library.
It provides the expertise of 48 leading practitioners in a fully illustrated, referenced,
"state-of-the-art" treatise. An "all species" approach for ornamental
and food fish health care.
Price $145.00
INTENSIVE SHRIMP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
By Wyban, J.A. & Sweeney, J.N. 1992
Softbound. 158 pages, 93 figures, 35 illustrations, 16 color plates.
Published by Argent Laboratories
Press. This popular manual documents the principal culture methods and management
practices for intensive culture of Penaeus vannamei. It provides step-by-step instructions
for managing maturation facilities, hatcheries, and nursery ponds. The reader is richly
rewarded by a wealth of information on the biology of P. vannanei, nauplii production,
postlarvae and juvenile production, growout and health maintenance.
Price $55.00
MANUAL ON THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF LIVE FOOD FOR
AQUACULTURE
By Prof. Patrick Sorgeloos
292 pages Color/B&W
PRINCIPLES OF SALMONID CULTURE
Editors: William Pennell/Bruce Barton
1039 pages, illustrations.
1000+ page treatise on Salmonids
featuring the latest information on biology, genetics, broodstock management, ongowing,
smoltification, ocean ranching, disease, marketing, biotech applications.
Price $219.00
ROTIFER AND MICROALGAE CULTURE SYSTEMS
Edited by: Fulks, W. & Main, K.L. 1992
Hardbound, 364 pages, 8 bw plates, 134 tables, 90 figures.
Published by Argent Laboratories
Press. In these proceedings of the U.S.
Asian Workshop, Authorities reveal their newest technological advances for
commercial-scale culture of rotifers and microalgae. Introduction to rotifer culture
principles and practices, reports from International culture centers. Discussions
addressing rotifer culture parameters, production level reliability, cost reduction and
ongoing development. This text stands alone as the prime information source.
Price $85.00
STANDARD METHODS FOR THE NUTRITION AND FEEDING
OF FARMED FISH AND SHRIMP
(THREE VOLUMES IN ONE)
By Tacon, A. 1990
Softbound. 454 pages, 7 illustrations, 130 tables.
ublished by Argent Laboratories
Press. This volume features the previously
unpublished manuscripts of the world renowned aquatic animal nutritionist
Dr. Albert G.J. Tacon, as originally circulated within the United Nations Food
and Agricultural Organization.
Volume 1 - Detailed summary of
the biochemistry of proteins and amino acids,
lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and relevant bioenergetics.
Volume II - Provides key
insights into the sourcing, quality control and stability
of nutrients as relevant to feed manufacture.
Volume III - Delineates the
various feeding options including complete diets,
fertilization and supplementary diets, and the manufacture, stability and storage of
feeds.Self-contained teaching and reference manual. Exceptional in content and
application.
Price $129.00