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Water quality parameters
| Parameters | Spring water for incubation | Rearing water |
|---|---|---|
| Total hardness (mg/L as CaCO3) | 25 | 35 |
| Temperature (°C) | 11 | 4-17 |
| pH | 7.2 | 6.5-7.5 |
| Dissolved oxygen (mg/L) | 11.4 | 7-11.1 |
| Ammonia (un-ionized) (mg/L) | >0.01 | >0.01 |
| Nitrite (mg/L) | >0.01 | >0.01 |
| Alkalinity (mg/L as CaCO3) | 13 | 50 |
