date:May 16, 2013
ervices and breeding support for more than 25 percent of egg production in Chile, using the Landcatch strain.
Spawning takes place from September to December, and male and female fish are carefully hand-stripped before the milt and eggs are mixed to produce the correct cross. Each clutch of eggs is barcoded to ensure full traceability, then placed in incubators in controlled temperature and environmental conditions.
At 250 degree days they reach the eyed stage, at which point they are sort