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

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fish culture

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.

Mr. Thomson has given much attention and been quite successful in fish culture.

From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by Folsom, William Henry Carman

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 rearing of trout is the most important branch of fish culture to the amateur, and fortunately but slight modifications are necessary in rearing other fish.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward