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Flowing recirculated-water system for inducing laboratory spawning of sea lampreys

Progressive Fish-Culturist
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Abstract

We describe a water-recirculating system for inducing spawning of sea lampreys (Petromyzon marinus) held under laboratory conditions. Water temperature in the system was gradually increased to and maintained at 18 +/- 2 degrees C, the optimal temperature for spawning. About 10% freshwater was added daily to prevent buildup of waste products. Sea lampreys were provided substrate (approximately 3-6 cm in diameter) to build nests, and a water velocity of 0.2-0.3 m/s was maintained with an electric trolling motor. Sea lampreys held in this system exhibited characteristic spawning behavior. Prolarvae produced from artificial fertilization of gametes developed according to the standard timeline.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Flowing recirculated-water system for inducing laboratory spawning of sea lampreys
Series title Progressive Fish-Culturist
Volume 57
Issue 4
Year Published 1995
Language English
Contributing office(s) Great Lakes Science Center
Description p. 297-301
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Larger Work Title Progressive Fish-Culturist
First page 297
Last page 301
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