Aquaponics 101 Workshop

Registration:

https://www.aces.edu/go/Aquaponics101

For more Information:

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When: July 12-16, 2021 8:00am to 4:30 pm daily
Where: (Physical) (Mailing)
Auburn University 203 Swingle Hall
E.W. Shell Fisheries Center Auburn University, AL 36849
2101 North College St.
Auburn, AL 36830
Cost: $295 to attend the workshop
This includes resources that previous teachers felt were worth $400+
(Travel and living expenses not included)
CEUs: 32 hours of continuing education credits

Capacity: Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, seating is limited to 30 participants Please Register Online
Or Call David Cline 334-844-2874 or Valerie Klein 334-844-4667
Information: David Cline (AU) 334-844-2874 – clinedj@auburn.edu
P.J. Waters (AU-Sea Grant) 251-438-5690 – Waterph@auburn.edu
Stan Arington (AU Fisheries Learning Center) 334-844-4630 sca0028@auburn.edu

Topics Addressed Include
Biology
Chemistry
Math
Aquaponics – Integrating plant and fish culture
Nitrogen cycle – ammonia, nitrite, nitrate
Nutrient input vs. grow bed capacity
Catfish and tilapia morphology
Dissolved oxygen
Volumetric displacement
Fish culture techniques
Alkalinity
Feeding rates
Pond dynamics
PH
Feed conversion and growth rate
Diseases of warm water fish
Hardness
Tank and system volumes
Fish hatchery operations
Temperature effects
Surface area of biofilter material
Components and functions of a recirculating aquaculture system
Water quality relationships
How to correctly size a biofilter
Fish genetics (super male tilapia)
And Many Other Topics
Average weights