Culturing the Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) for the Marine Aquarium Industry, Years 1 and 2
Location | Funding | Institution | Principal Investigator(s) |
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Hawaii | $73,740 | Oceanic Institute | S. Moss |
- Collect and disseminate information about the culture of H. picta.
- Evaluate alternative diets for H. picta.
- Improve culture techniques for H. picta.
- Explore potential genetic and environmental effects on post-settlement dietary preference for H. picta.
- Characterize biochemical and mineral composition of prey items.
- Produce and evaluate a formulated, artificial diet for adult H. picta.
Progress Report