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Ashland NFWCO
 Midwest Region
 mtanlogo.gif (9794 bytes) Dedicated To The Tribal Aquaculture Program June 1992 - Volume 1
 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ashland/mtanhome.html **Administrative
        Coordinator:**
        **Frank G. Stone
        (715-682-6185) Ext.****202
        U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service****Email:
        [email protected]**
      **Edited
        By:****Elizabeth W. Greiff
        (715-349-2195)
        St. Croix Tribal Nat. Res. Depart.****Email:****[email protected]**
  Topics Of Interest: The First Midwest
    Tribal Aquaculture Newsletter Goes to Print
  Egg Incubation Systems
    and Rearing Tanks Find a New Home
  Hatchery Tips
  Manufacturers of Fish Hatchery
    Related Supplies The
First Midwest Tribal Aquaculture Newsletter Goes to Print How can this newsletter help your Tribal hatchery program?

Do you feel that by keeping in touch and working together, we will all
benefit and our hatchery programs will prosper from the experience?

As the first volume of the Midwest Tribal Aquaculture Network
(MTAN) newsletter goes to print, several questions come to mind as to how this type
of informational letter can benefit Tribal hatchery programs. To help us better understand
this question, let's first agree on two ground rules. Objective 1) "This newsletter
is for your benefit". Our primary intent will be to serve the fish hatchery needs and
special interests of "Tribal" fish culture programs. Objective 2) The
organization will have an informal membership, open to Tribal aquaculture programs and
private hatchery operations located on Indian Reservations.

Frank Stone will assist MTAN as an assembler and dispenser of
information. Mr. Stone is employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). He spent
the first twelve years of his career working at various (four) National Fish Hatcheries,
where trout and salmon were the primary fish species reared. Presently, Mr. Stone is
stationed at the Fishery Resources Office in Ashland (AFRO) Wisconsin. You should submit
(in writing) anything you would like published in the newsletter either to Joe Dan or
Frank.

Who are the other members of MTAN? We hope they will not only be the
Tribal biologists and fish hatchery staff, but also the Tribal Council and other members
of each Reservation. We all need to be participants if MTAN is to serve its primary
objectives.

Now that we have established the basic format for our new undertaking,
let's try to answer the question of just how we will address MTAN's objectives.
Newsletters and fisheries resources have at least one thing in common; Neither can
operate in a vacuum. If the MTAN is to provide a service to your hatchery program, we
all need to keep in touch and informed. Let us know what you need and how it might be
attained. Through the MTAN we may be able to assist one another. As new information
becomes available, if you see an article that might benefit someone else, or if you have
any surplus property available for barter or transfer, keep Mr. Stone or Mr. Rose
informed. This will help them to include more information into the next MTAN newsletter.
The key to the success of MTAN will be the active involvement of its members.

After reviewing the MTAN questionnaires mailed out by the USFWS,
several common needs and concerns became evident. They are as follows:
1)   The need for an in-house computer training
course. This is exactly why the MTAN was established. With just a small amount of
ground work, we can schedule an informal, one or two day seminar which could draw from the
experience of all our MTAN members. Please let Mr. Rose or Mr. Stone know just what areas
of training you feel are needed and what kind of "Computer Programs" you use. We
will then begin to put together a seminar to address your needs.

The folks at AFRO have assembled several Lotus 123 worksheets and other
computer software which relate to fish hatchery rearing programs. If you would be
interested in obtaining one or all of these worksheets write a note to Mr. Stone. The
following worksheets are available:

Monthly feeding schedules
  Fish drug calculations
  Quarterly feed orders
  Nitrogen gas formulas
  Water inflow and space needs
  Fish inventories
  Determinations for heating waterBe sure to include two formatted computer disk (3.5" or
5.25") and a "NEW" self addressed computer disk mailer.
2)   Egg and fish/broodstock acquisition. Now that
we have access to a long distance fish distribution truck (refer to Pg 4), fish transfers
from Tribal hatcheries will be easier and less involved. Assuming excess eggs are also
available, inter-Tribal cooperation may also want to be pursued. The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service also has limited access to egg and fish supplies. If you have not already
used this service, you may want to contact the AFRO at 715-682-6185.
3)   Another frequently asked question was: A) How can
I establish a fish diagnostic program for our facility? B) Will this be necessary if we
want to transfer eggs and fish to another hatchery?

In regards to question number A, the procedures for establishing such a
monitoring program are fairly easy. If you feel that you will not be interacting with
other Tribal hatchery programs, or the USFWS National Fish Hatchery system, then you will
be able to set up your own fish health monitoring program. The Fisheries Academy at
Leetown VA. (USFWS) offers an "Introduction To Fish Health" course that will
help you get on the right track.

The answer to question number B is YES. If you feel an egg or
fish transfer may take place to another hatchery, or the transfer will cross state
boundaries, then a fish diagnostic history will need to be established for your facility.
The USFWS (if requested) will then schedule a yearly fish health inspection (free of
charge) for your facility. If a fish or egg transfer is scheduled for a National Fish
Hatchery, then a two year disease history (concurrent) must first be established.
The objective of such a policy is to protect the fish health of each facility from being
contaminated by disease pathogens. If you feel you will need these services contact Mr.
Stone. He will help make the necessary arrangements for the "Fish Health Center" (USFWS) to become involved
with your fish health program.
4)   Alternate funding sources. Programs do exist
in the USFWS that may provide additional funding for hatchery construction and wetland
development projects. The USFWS has established a "Challenge Grant Program" that
will match those dollars set aside for Tribal development projects. If your program can
gain the financial support of private contributors (like the Bremer foundation), you may
qualify for matching funds. Call the AFRO for additional details.
5) How can I find a whatcha-ma-call-it was another frequently
asked question. A list of manufacturers of fish hatchery related supplies and approved
drugs for hatchery use, has been included in this newsletter. If anyone has additional
information they want to share, let us know and it will appear in the next issue.

Now for your homework assignment. I would like each of you to write
MTAN a brief note describing what you would like to read in the next newsletter. Please
also include your responses for any of the above items we discussed.
Egg
Incubation Systems and Rearing Tanks Find a New Home

The folks at AFRO have been able to locate several "Heath"
egg incubation systems, hatching jars and fiberglass rearing tanks from USFWS surplus
property lists. The systems have found new homes at many of our Tribal fish hatchery
facilities. This is hopefully just the start of what we may expect from the USFWS. Let's
keep our fingers crossed and perhaps more equipment will follow. In the meantime, be sure
to keep MTAN informed as to what you may need.
Hatchery Tips

If you have an undrainable rearing pond and are not able to completely
remove all your fish by fyke nets or seines, try using an electrofishing boat. If you
don't have access to one call AFRO.

Many hatchery workers have started to use a timed pumping system for
administering formalin. But, what would you do if a section of the supply line leading
from the metering pump was to burst? Attempting to get at the metering switch may cause
injury if formalin is splashing in the immediate area. One solution may be to install an
emergency cut off switch on a nearby wall. This would allow easy access to the pumps power
supply without endangering your staff. Another idea is to provide a removable cover
(vented) for the pumping system. Then if a leak were to occur, the formalin would be
confined to a relatively small area.

For the decontamination of tools and vehicles use 200 parts per million
(spray application) of Chlorine (HTH). This would equal 1.2 grams of HTH (if rated at 65%
available chlorine) powder to 1 gallon of water. Another good chemical for tool
disinfection would be Hyamine 3500. At 600 parts per million (bath application) you would
apply 4.5 Ml per gallon of water.

If you need plastic packing media for Packed Column Aerators/Degassers
contact the folks at AFRO, they may be able to locate what you need.

Two fish culture publications should be on your bookshelf:

Fish Hatchery Management, Piper and McElwain, USFWS, 1989.
  Textbook of Fish Health, George Post, T.F.H. Publications, 1987.If you need to increase you fish culture reference library (regarding a
specific subject), contact the following fish culture offices. Each of which specializes
in different areas of fish culture.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lamar Fish Culture Development
    Center, P.O. Box 75 Lamar, PA. 16848. Phone 717-726-4247. Among many other publications,
    the Lamar station has published an article entitled "A Simple Water Power Failure
    Alarm" written by Ed Peterson.
  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish Culture Development Center, 4050
    Bridger Canyon Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone 406-587-9265
  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Abernathy Salmon Technology Center,
    1440 Abernathy Rd., Longview, WA 98632. Phone 206-425-6072
  If you need to conduct a literature search for any fisheries
    publications, contact the folks at AFRO. They have access to a complex data base system
    administered by the "Information Management Services" branch of the USFWS. What
    you will receive is a printout of all the citations (titles, publisher and date) that
    match your search criteria. There is even a bonus, the service is free.***Let us hear about your unique solutions to those
bothersome problems of hatchery work. We will include them in the next MTAN newsletter.***

Manufacturers
of Fish Hatchery Related Supplies

Argent Laboratories, 8702 152nd Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA 98052, phone
    800-426-6258. Specializes in all drug and chemical needs for fish hatchery use.
  Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc., 2056 Apopka Blv., Apopka, FL 32703, phone
    407-886-3939. Specializes in all aspects of fish culture supplies.
  Aqua-Tech Inc., 140 S. Park St., Port Washington, WI 53074, phone
    414-284-5746. Specializes in water and wastewater analysis.
  Babington Enterprises, Rt. 1 Hagerman, ID 83332. Phone 208-837-4860
    (or 6169). Specializes in fish feeding devices.
  Capital Controls Co., Box 211, Colmar, PA 18915. Phone 800-523-2553.
    Specializes in Ultraviolet lights for fish culture.
  Capri Plastics Inc., 1801 S.E. Industrial Rd., P.O. Box 705,
    Brainard, MN 56401. Phone 218-829-1796. Specializes in plastic fish hatching jars.
  Cole-Parmer Instrument Co., 7425 North Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL
    60648-9930. Phone 800-323-4340. Specializes in laboratory instruments.
  Duraframe Dipnet, Rt. 2 P.O. Box 166, Viola, WI 54664. Phone
    608-538-3140. Specializes in the manufacture of dipnets.
  Fish Pro, 1201 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703. Phone
    217-753-0077. Specializes in hatchery engineering projects and biological consultants.
  Fresh Flow, Rt. 1 Hwy. 28 SW, Cascade, WI 53011, phone 414-528-8236.
    Specializes in water aeration systems.
  Glenco Mills Inc., Glenco, MN 55336. phone 612-864-5561. Specializes
    in the manufacture of fish food.
  Hansen Weather-Port Corp., P.O. Box 477, Gunnison, CO 81230, phone
    303-641-0480. Specializes in raceway protective enclosures.
  Internet Inc., 2730 Nevada Ave. No., New Hope, MN 55427, phone
    612-541-9690. Specializes in fabrication of plastic netting.
  W.W. Grangers Inc., 220 West Morley Dr., Saginaw, MI 48601, phone
    517-755-0556. Specializes in electrical motors.
  McNiel Industries, 1261 So. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City, UT 84104,
    phone 801-973-0922. Specializes in raceway protective enclosures and greenhouses.
  Precision Laboratories Inc., P.O. Box 127, Northbrook, Ill 60065,
    phone 800-323-6280. Specialize in safety equipment and chemical sorbents.
  Red Ewald Inc., P.O. Box 519, Karnes City, TX 78118, phone
    512-780-3304. Specializes in fiberglass rearing tanks.
  VMG Industries, 858 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, phone
    303-242-8623. Specializes in floating live cages.
  Zeigler Bros. Inc., P.O. Box 95 Gardners, PA 17324. Phone
    800-553-4262. Specializes in all elements of fish hatchery rearing.Product and company names mentioned in this publication are for informational
          purposes only. It does not imply endorsement by the MTAN or the U.S. Government.
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