Fish Hatchery Management - fisheries & aquaculture

3llFlsH llA r( Ht.R\ MANAULMLN ITABI.E 4. c()N.. r'rNLIIf)I1 |\1H A'I'C H [, I{ \sl Nt I|()1.cRI l ltRl?1Hatcherl buildingsA rra ngene n I'I-ank roontInruhatian ureuFeed storage()encra/ staragc0JJitcLa boralorycCCCHatchery room, incubation area, feed storage,material storage, crew's room, toilet facilities,and small office area. Administrative officesand visitor facilities are not recommendedIor inclusion in hatchery building proper.Allow 2.5-foot aisles between tanks and.tr (ileet around cnds. Floor: concretc w,ithbroom finish, slope (1" in 10') for drainage.Walls and ceilings should be cement asbestosor other u aterproof material. Water supplyand drain ststerrs should be designedfor flexibility and alteration. lluricd linesshould be kept to a minimum. A fish transportsystem (pipe) from tank room to outside ponds is desirable. I'ortals in thc wallsare convcnicnt for moving fish out of thehatchery building.Separate room or designated area in the tankroom should be provided for egg incubation.Use of stackcd commercial incubators isrecommended. Permit flexibility in arrangingincubators, small troughs, or tankswithin the room.A separate storage area for dry feed is recommendedbecause of undesirable odors. Itshould be located convenicnt to use area.Consider bulk feed storase and handlingwherc morc than 50 tons of feed is requiredannually. Provide storage for one fourth ofannual dry fced rt'quircments with protection a{aainst moisture irnd vermin. Thereshould be proper ventilation and temperaturccontrol. he delivery arca should have'lturnaround room for large trucks. Includeelevation loading dock or mechanicalunloading equipment. If moist pcllcts areused, cold storage (10"F) for (i0 days supplyshould be provided,Locate convenient t() tank roorn, provideample size for intended purpose, and designfbr maximum utilization of w,all space withshelves and storage lockers.Main offices should bc located in a separateadministration building.Equipped and sized in accordancc with anticipatedneeds.