Manchester Conditioning Update 3
Revised (final?) Conditioning Plan
| Date | Temperature | Feeding |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/17 | 15 ºC | 490 mL |
| 7/1/17 | 16 ºC | 700 mL |
| 7/2/17 | 17 ºC | 700 mL |
| 7/3/17 | 18 ºC | 750 mL |
| 7/4/17 | 19 ºC | 750 mL |
| 7/5/17 | 20 ºC | 800 mL |
| 7/6/17 | 21 ºC | TBD |
| 7/7/17 | 22 ºC | TBD |
| 7/8/17 | 23 ºC | TBD |
| 7/9/17-7/28/17 | 23 ºC | TBD |
Overall notes:
- Feeding needs to be increased to a point where the water is dark and the oysters are not clearing it
- Start with 700 mL Reed’s paste in 200 L of water, and increase by 50 mL until water is the desired color
- Laura will take care of feeding on 7/1/17 and 7/3/17, and I’ll be back on 7/5/17 to check on it
- Dosing rate is 55%-60%
- Temperatures indicated are desired, will need to adjust heaters and check AVTECH accordingly
- Tanks should be vacuumed daily, and drained and cleaned at least once a week
- If oysters start dying
- Hold temperature for at least one day
- Feed 100 mL more Reed’s
- Resume temperature conditioning after 1-2 days (handler’s discretion)
- After 7/15/17, oysters should no longer be drained and cleaned
Written on June 30, 2017