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Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon)
Needs warm waters, sensitive to water quality, high market value especially in Asia.
Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Prefers warm water, intensive farming practices, high market value particularly in the US and Europe.
Japanese Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)
Ornamental species, requires clear pond water with filtration, high market value in ornamental fish trade.
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Requires cold, clear water and carefully managed feed to prevent disease, high market value especially in North America and Europe.
European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Prefers marine or brackish environments, high protein feed required, high market value in Mediterranean countries.
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Prefers tropical climate, versatile in fresh or saltwater, high market value in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Warm freshwater farms, tolerant to varying water conditions, moderate market value, highly farmed in China.
Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
Relatively easy to farm, requires warm water and aeration, high market value in the United States.
Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)
Adaptable to various environments, tolerates lower water quality, moderate market value, commonly farmed in Asia and Africa.
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Cold freshwater habitats, high oxygenation needed, moderate to high market value, popular in Europe and North America.
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