Hey Joe, for warmwater fish husbandry I can recommend the following.

Fish Hatchery Management, Second Edition, Gary A. Wedemeyer, editor, published by American Fisheries Society. It's $71 for hardcover and $56 for soft.

http://64.224.98.53/publications/catbooks/x55040.shtml

For private aquaculture, this book might be helpful.

Fundamentals of Aquaculture: A Step-by-Step Guide to Commercial Aquaculture, by J. W. Avault, Jr. It's more expensive at $106, but commercial operations have different concerns than the hatchery management book listed first. From the website: "Acclaimed as one of the best textbooks on aquaculture, with international appeal. Very comprehensive and authoritative review of practical fish and shellfish culture, includes species, culture requirements, fertilization, feeds, health, nuisance control, production capacity, harvesting and processing, marketing, and starting a business. Excellent breadth of topics, with references per chapter for further reading."

http://64.224.98.53/publications/catbooks/coopbooks.shtml

Dave


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From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.