Jon C. Van Olst

A recirculating culture system for larvae of the American lobster, Homarus americanus

Abstract A recirculating culture system is described, suitable for mass rearing of larvae of the American lobster ( Homarus americanus ) and other larval forms.

An automatic feeding device and the use of live and frozen Artemia for culturing larval stages of the American lobster, Homarus americanus

Abstract A simple and inexpensive automatic feeding device is described, suitable for dispensing a variety of food items to larval stages of Homarus americanus or other larval forms. The device consists of a row of food cups which are periodically tipped and emptied into the culture container by a revolving tripping bar driven by a clock motor. The feeding interval, as well as the amount and type of food, can be varied as required. A description also is given of the use and relative effectiveness of frozen and live adult brine shrimp (Artemia salina) as food for Homarus larvae.