fish culture

American  

noun

1. the artificial propagation and breeding of fish.

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Etymology

Origin of fish culture

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

I believe that one of the first principles of success in fish culture is always to prevent any disease or mishap, rather than to wait for, and then try to remedy it.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward

In the present little volume, I propose to try and deal with fish culture in such a way as to help the amateur who wishes to rear fish to stock his own water.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward

The story of Mr. Walton's tenancy of sixteen years is thus an interesting chapter in fish culture.

From Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler by Senior, William

In 1863, after eight years of service in the Life Guards, he resigned, and began to devote himself more than ever to fish culture.

From Famous Men of Science by Bolton, Sarah K.

The habit of most of the Australian rivers of running dry at certain portions of the year is a serious discouragement to the industry of fish culture.

From The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent by Knox, Thomas Wallace