more... > Aquaculture > Other Finfish > Hybrid-Striped Bass > Improving Feeds for Hybrid Striped Bass [Image: Improving Feeds for Hybrid Striped Bass] These studies show that diets for Morone hybrids may be refined by decreasing the dietary protein level, using alternate protein sources, and increasing carbohydrate in the diet. Hybrid Striped Bass: Biology and Life History [Image: Biology and Life History] Striped bass and hybrid striped bass, in particular, have potential for culture in the United States as foodfish. Before embarking into this area of aquaculture, producers should know the biology and history of this fish. Hybrid Striped Bass Production in Ponds: Enterprise Budget [Image: Enterprise Budget] This publication features a sample enterprise budget showing annual cost and return information and capital investment requirements for raising hybrid striped bass. It is based on recommended management practices and conservative estimates of hybrid yield, prices and cost for pond production in the southern region. Hybrid Striped Bass: Hatchery Phase [Image: Hatchery Phase] General information about techniques used in hatcheries to produce hybrid striped bass are covered by this publication.  more articles... Fingerling Production in Ponds [Image: Fingerling Production in Ponds] Fingerling culture ponds are usually smaller than ponds used for grow out. The advantages to this practice, as well as food, water quality and harvesting requirements, are outlined in this publication. Pond Production of Foodfish [Image: Pond Production of Foodfish] The hybrid striped bass has becomea highly desirable substitute for the declining striped bass seafood industry. Aquaculturists have found these hybrids well-suited to pond culture,and current research is helping to improve culture techniques. Federal Grants Help Fund Aquaculture Research [Image: Crawfish] Nine aquaculture research projects recently received nearly $293,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grants will be used to support research with catfish, crawfish, hybrid striped bass, alligator and freshwater drum.