First Place
Just Forget what happened to me 2 days ago, lets we flash back what i have done 5 days ago on 12 May 2012. I have opportunity to visit Fry Research Institute Tanjung Demong , Terengganu Darul Iman. Its not just me, together with 27 undergraduate students, Miss Azlina, and En. Abdullah (Lecturer) from Live Feed Technology class also went to the place with UPM bus and it took 12 hour to arrived Setiu. In Setiu we stayed for a night at Peladang Setiu Agrotourism & Resort. It really nice place with quite cheap cost (only RM 80/night/room) for 3 persons.
In the morning we take breakfast before going to the 1st place to visit, FRI Tanjung Demong. It took 1 hour from the resort. We were welcomed by FRI staff, En. Saiful and were given briefing about this place.
After several Q and A session, we are escort to a room called "Ruang Kajian Penyakit. At this place we were introduced with several decease that always attack Grouper (Kerapu) and Barramundi (Siakap). We also introduced the most successful finding here, Hybrid Grouper (Tiger + Kertang). They have really beautiful pattern, higher growth rate and resistance to diseases.
Then, we were introduced to several live feed section such as Nannochloropsis, Dunaliella, Copepods and rotifer culture.
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| Nannochloropsis and Dunaliella Culture |
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| Sieved Copepods |
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| Copepods |
What nutrient they used to grow this live feed?? For Nanno they use Conway , TMRL, Miguels and F/2 Mediums. For Copepods and rotifer they used yeast as their nutrition. I also take some samples to culture in my room..hehe. After that, we were escorted to some other culture place that have other marine culture such as Grouper fry and fingerling section (Tiger, Kertang and Hybrid), Barramundi, Crab and shrimp.
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| Grouper fingerlings |
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| Barramundi culture tanks |
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| Nipah Crab |
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| Blue Crab |
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| Grouper fry |
After finish visit all section, the last section was outdoor. It the place were they culture big Grouper broodstock. I was shock when i saw many giant broodstocks that big as a human. Maybe their weight 60 kg each, we were exited when feed them with Scad fish (ikan selayang/baja).
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| Giant Grouper |
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| A staff grinding Crad fish to give to Grouper and live feed |
Finally we need to say Goodbye to FRI Tanjung Demong. With some souvenir as appreciation from UPM. Tq FRI Tanjung Demong really nice staffs. We enjoy it...:)
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| Tq very much |
Second Place
After leaving FRI Tanjung Demong, we supposed to go to Archepalego Shrimp company but we changed the plan because the owner outstation. Then, we going to a company called ILHAM SH AQUA and TRADING which also situated about one hour from Tanjung Demong. This company actually will be the place where i will work with after finish this semester. This company just got a government grant and collaborate with UPM (leading by Mr. Abdullah). I was chosen to work with them..Alhamdulillah......
First, we arrived we welcomed by Mr. Shawal to brief about this place. This company specialize in production of Eggs/ fry (Grouper & Barramundi), freshwater fish and shrimp fry, Pellet feed, Hormones, Green water, Transport for live fish and Consultancy.
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| Mr. Shawal & Mr. Abdullah |
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| Barramundi fry, just hatched |
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| Freshwater fish, Catfish |
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| Copepods and Rotifer culture |
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| Section for Barramundi growthout |
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| Barramundi fry |
Thank you Mr. Shawal, we enjoyed the knowledgeable moment here. I will come back later..InsyaAllah. Before we going back to UPM, you will fee something missing if you not visit one of tourist mark in Terengganu, Pasar Besar Payang, Kuala Terengganu. We shopping and bought some souvenir, ate keropok lekor there..Really unforgettable moments.
Nok Balik Doh Teganu Kito..Jupo lagi deh..
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