ABSTRACT
The proper transportation and handling of fish eggs and fry is a vital part of any fish production system. Fish fry and eggs are shipped by three major means: by land, by water, and by air. This involves either trucks, trains, boats, or airplanes. Before fish fry are transported, proper planning is essential to success. Utensils must be selected and inspected. Fish basket is made up of bamboo splints. The inside wall is coated with tissue paper and persimmon oil so that it is water proof. Fry density during transportation often determines success or failure. The proper density varies according to species, fry size, condition of the fish, water temperature, distance to be traveled, and whether there would be any transference from one transporting means to another. Fish species are adapted to special temperature regimen beyond which suffers mortality. Fry and seed are more delicate than adult fish, and their temperature tolerance is much lower.
