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Feedback from Urrbrae Agricultural High School Hydrosmart Aquaculture Trial Nov 05 to July 06Comparison with Previous Barramundi Growouts
1. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Overall Health and Condition of the Barramundi.
'The overall health and condition of the Barramundi was better with more active, healthy fish.'
2. What was Hydrosmart's influence on the Mortality Rate.
'Mortality rate was 1%, cannibalism nil'
3. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Growth Rate of the Barramundi.
'More even growth of Barramundi than without Hydrosmart'
4. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Feed Conversion Ratio(FCR).
'Improved F.C.R , more weight gain using less food'
5. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Water Quality.
'Water quality was good with ammonia and pH stable'
6. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Water Usage.
'Water usage was reduced significantly'
7. What was Hydrosmart's influence in the Cleaning and Maintenance of the Fish Tanks.
'Minimum algae growth on tank walls meant far less cleaning or changing of the water and the filter mats required cleaning 66% less, ie every 3rd day instead of every day.'
Robert Grivell
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