ODT - THESIS TOPIC: Balázs Kucska: Improvement of rearing technology ...

Improvement of rearing technology of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) juveniles in RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems)

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: University of Kaposvár
animal husbandry
Doctoral School of Animal Science

Thesis supervisor: Balázs Kucska
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Agrár-és Környezettudományi Kar, Aquakultúra és Halgazdálkodási Intézeti Tanszék
Abbreviation of location of studies: AKKAT

Description of the research topic:

The intensive rearing technology of percidae involved interest of several fish farmers due to increased consumer demand and decreasing of fisheries supply. However pikekperch is the most valuable percid fish in Hungary the traditional pond production can not supply the needs. Although several R&D results were already obtained in this field, recently the main obstacle remains the continuous and reliable supply of juveniles for RAS. The PhD topic would focus on the bottlenecks of juvenile production in RAS by improving larval rearing and weaning technologies.
The possible tasks of the PhD work:
1. improvement of rearing conditions – optimal tank size, light conditions, tank colour etc.
2. nutritional questions – optimization of starter feed, artemia enrichment
3. hygienic issues / decreasing of larval deformities and cannibalism

Required language skills: angol
Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2019-06-10