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