Research Project: Water Quality and Production Systems to Enhance Production of Catfish

Location: Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Achieving sustainable aquaculture: Historical and current perspectives and future needs and challenges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C., D'Abramo, L., Glencross, B., Huyben, D., Juarez, L., Lockwood, G., Mcnevin, A., Tacon, A., Telechea, F., Tomasso, J., Tucker, C.S., Valenti, W. 2020. Achieving sustainable aquaculture: Historical and current perspectives and future needs and challenges. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 51:578-633.

Off-flavors in pond-grown ictalurid catfish: causes and management options - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tucker, C.S., Schrader, K.K. 2020. Off-flavors in pond-grown ictalurid catfish: causes and management options. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 51:7-92.

The pond dye, Aquashade®, does not prevent cyanobacterial off-flavors in pond-grown channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effects of density on production of hybrid catfish in intensively aerated earthen ponds where dissolved oxygen is not a limiting factor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2019. Effects of density on production of hybrid catfish in intensively aerated earthen ponds where dissolved oxygen is not a limiting factor. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 81(4):417-423. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10110.

Performance of channel catfish and hybrid catfish in single-batch, intensively aerated ponds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, G., Li, M., Wise, D., Mischke, C., Rutland, B., Tiwari, A., Aarattuthodiyil, S., Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2019. Performance of channel catfish and hybrid catfish in single-batch, intensively aerated ponds. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 81:406-416. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10109.

It starts with the brooder - (Abstract Only)

Copper sulfate pre-treatment for snail control reduces channel catfish survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mischke, C.C., Wise, D.J., Tucker, C.S., Griffin, M.J., Baker, B.H., Greenway, T.E., Byars, T.S., Tiwari, A. 2019. Copper sulfate pre-treatment for snail control reduces channel catfish survival. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 81:160-168.

Economics of alternative catfish production technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, G., Engle, C., Hanson, T., Tucker, C.S., Brown, T., Bott, L., Roy, L., Torrans, E.L., Boyd, C., Recsetar, M., Park, J. 2018. Economics of alternative catfish production technologies. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49:1039-1057.

Pond-raised hybrid catfish, male Ictalurus punctatus X female Ictalurus furcatus, do not respond to microbial phytase “super-dosing” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Wise, D.J., Mischke, C.C., Aarattuthodiyil, S., Tiwari, A., Lucas, P.M., Tucker, C.S., Torrans, E.L., Perera, T.D. 2019. Pond-raised hybrid catfish, male Ictalurus punctatus X female Ictalurus furcatus, do not respond to microbial phytase “super-dosing”. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 50:78-86.

Catfish production systems-where are we and why did it take fifty years to get here - (Abstract Only)

Dissolved oxygen and aeration in ictalurid catfish aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.E., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2018. Dissolved oxygen and aeration in ictalurid catfish aquaculture. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49:7-70.

Effect of grading fingerling hybrid catfish (Channel Catfish X Blue Catfish) on growth, production, feed conversion, and foodfish size distribution. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2018. Effect of grading fingerling hybrid catfish (Channel Catfish X Blue Catfish) on growth, production, feed conversion, and foodfish size distribution.. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10024.

Oxygen requirement of separated hybrid catfish eggs - (Popular Publication)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2017. Oxygen requirement of separated hybrid catfish eggs. NWAC (National Warmwater Aquaculture Center) Aquaculture Newsletter. 14(1):8-9.

Oxygen requirements of separated hybrid catfish female Ictalurus punctatus male I. furcatus eggs - (Abstract Only)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2018. Oxygen requirements of separated hybrid catfish female Ictalurus punctatus male I. furcatus eggs. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 359.

Dissolved oxygen and aeration in ictalurid catfish aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.E., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2018. Dissolved oxygen and aeration in ictalurid catfish aquaculture. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):7-70.

The future of aquaculture - (Book / Chapter)
Hargreaves, J., Brummett, R., Tucker, C.S. 2019. The future of aquaculture. In: Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S., editors. Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex.Book Chapter. P. 617-636.

Aquaculture: Farming aquatic animal and plants - (Book / Chapter)
Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S. 2019. Aquaculture: Farming aquatic animal and plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Book Chapter. P. 642.

Effects of a graded partial-harvest on hybrid catfish size variation - (Experiment Station)
Mischke, C., Brown, T., Tucker, C.S., Torrans, E.L. 2017. Effects of a graded partial-harvest on hybrid catfish size variation. NWAC (National Warmwater Aquaculture Center) Aquaculture Newsletter. 14(1):2-3.

Water quality. - (Book / Chapter)
Boyd, C.E., Tucker, C.S. 2019. Water quality. In: Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S., editors. Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex. Book Chapter. P. 63-92.

Resource use and the environment - (Book / Chapter)
Boyd, C.E., Mcnevin, A.A., Tucker, C.S. 2019. Resource use and the environment. In: Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S., editors. Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex. Book Chapter. P. 93-112.

Catfishes - (Book / Chapter)
Tucker, C.S., Mcnevin, A., Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2019. Catfishes. In: Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S., editors. Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex. Book Chapter. P. 415-436.

Water quality in hybrid catfish ponds after partial fish harvest - (Abstract Only)
Tucker, C.S., Mischke, C.C., Brown, T.W., Torrans, E.L. 2017. Water quality in hybrid catfish ponds after partial fish harvest. Aquaculture America. P. 474.

Effect of graded fingerlings on hybrid catfish food fish size distribution - (Abstract Only)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2017. Effect of graded fingerlings on hybrid catfish food fish size distribution. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 469.

DEET toxicity to channel catfish sac fry - (Experiment Station)

Water quality and plankton communities in hybrid catfish (female channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus x male blue catfish, I. furcatus) ponds after partial fish harvest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tucker, C.S., Mischke, C.C., Brown, T.W., Torrans, E.L. 2016. Water quality and plankton communities in hybrid catfish (female channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus x male blue catfish, I. furcatus) ponds after partial fish harvest. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 48:46-56.

Reducing size variation in hybrid catfish culture through graded partial harvest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mischke, C.C., Torrans, E.L., Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S., Wise, D. 2017. Reducing size variation in hybrid catfish culture through graded partial harvest. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 79:84-89.

Enhancing fish performance in Aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Emergency power for fish produced in intensive, pond-based systems - (Trade Journal)
Brown, T.W. 2016. Emergency power for fish produced in intensive, pond-based systems. The Catfish Journal. 30:(3)16-17.

Catfish production using intensive aeration - (Trade Journal)
Recsetar, M., Brown, T.W. 2016. Catfish production using intensive aeration. The Catfish Journal. 30(1):15.

Dissolved Oxygen management in catfish ponds using electric paddlewheel aerators: new approaches with old technology - (Abstract Only)
Torrans, E.L. 2015. Dissolved Oxygen management in catfish ponds using electric paddlewheel aerators: new approaches with old technology. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 693.

Considerations when using variable frequency drive technology for pond aquculture - (Popular Publication)
Brown, T.W., Recsetar, M. 2016. Considerations when using variable frequency drive technology for pond aquculture. Arkansas Aquafarming. P. 4-5.

Performance evaluation of four different methods for circulating water in commercial-scale, split-pond aquaculture systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S., Rutland, B.L. 2016. Performance evaluation of four different methods for circulating water in commercial-scale, split-pond aquaculture systems. Aquacultural Engineering. 70:33-41.

Costs and risks of catfish split-pond systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, G., Engle, C., Tucker, C.S. 2016. Costs and risks of catfish split-pond systems. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 47:327-340.

No evidence for intercohort cannibalism in mixed-size cultures of food-size and fingerling hybrid catfish (channel catfish x blue catfish) grown in ponds in winter or summer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2015. No evidence for intercohort cannibalism in mixed-size cultures of food-size and fingerling hybrid catfish (channel catfish x blue catfish) grown in ponds in winter or summer. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 78(1):52-56.

Intensive production of hybrid catfish - (Abstract Only)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D., Tucker, C.S. 2016. Intensive production of hybrid catfish. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. A. 299.

Role of production intensification on water use efficiency in catfish pond aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Tucker, C.S., Brown, T.W., Pote, J.W., Wax, C.L. 2016. Role of production intensification on water use efficiency in catfish pond aquaculture. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 83.

Performance evaluation of pumping systems used in commercial-scale, split-pond aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S. 2016. Performance evaluation of pumping systems used in commercial-scale, split-pond aquaculture. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 114.

Catfish production using intensive, pond-based culture systems in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)
Brown, T.W., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2016. Catfish production using intensive, pond-based culture systems in Mississippi. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. P. 115.

Oxygen and nitrogen dyamics in split ponds vs. intensive and conventional catfish production ponds - (Abstract Only)
Brune, D.E., Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S. 2016. Oxygen and nitrogen dyamics in split ponds vs. intensive and conventional catfish production ponds. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. P. 34.

Improving water-use efficiency for ictalurid catfish pond aquaculture in Northwest Mississippi, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tucker, C.S., Pote, J.W., Wax, C.L., Brown, T.W. 2015. Improving water-use efficiency for ictalurid catfish pond aquaculture in Northwest Mississippi, USA. Aquaculture Research. 48:447-458.

Catfish production using intensive aeration - (Popular Publication)
Recsetar, M., Brown, T.W. 2015. Catfish production using intensive aeration. Arkansas Aquafarming. 32(2):1-2.

Impact of minimum daily dissolved oxygen concentration on production performance of hybrid female channel catfish x male blue catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D., Bosworth, B.G. 2015. Impact of minimum daily dissolved oxygen concentration on production performance of hybrid female channel catfish x male blue catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 77(4):485-490.

Variable speed drives for pumps used in intensive pond culture systems - (Trade Journal)
Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Variable speed drives for pumps used in intensive pond culture systems. The Catfish Journal. 27:(3)10-11.

Alkalinity and hardness: Critical but elusive concepts in aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.E., Tucker, C.S., Somridhivej, B. 2016. Alkalinity and hardness: Critical but elusive concepts in aquaculture. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 47:6-41.

When more is actually less-the tale of chronic ammonia toxicity - (Abstract Only)
Khoo, L., Brown, T.W., Steadman, J. 2015. When more is actually less-the tale of chronic ammonia toxicity. Meeting Abstract. P. 8.

Chemical treatment costs reduced with in-pond receway systems comopared to traditional pond aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Bott, L.B., Brown, T.W., Roy, L.A., Hanson, T.R. 2015. Chemical treatment costs reduced with in-pond receway systems comopared to traditional pond aquaculture. Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium. P.41.