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Aquaculture Species and Rearing Techniques
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Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon)
Largest of the shrimp species commercially farmed; requires intensive management and strict biosecurity measures.
Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
A species cultured in ponds with high stocking density, using biofloc technology to maintain water quality.
Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)
Freshwater fish known for their fast growth and tolerance to high stocking densities, often raised in ponds.
Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica)
A catadromous species that requires complex life cycle management, often raised in pond systems.
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Prefers cold, running water and high oxygen levels; commonly raised in flow-through systems or RAS.
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Anadromous species farmed in sea cages, requiring careful management to prevent sea lice and diseases.
Mussels (Mytilus spp.)
These bivalves are grown on suspended ropes or mesh in coastal waters and harvested after 12-24 months.
Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)
Cold-water species that requires deep, spacious tanks or sea cages, with concern towards environmental impact.
Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Able to survive in a wide range of conditions, this species is often farmed in reservoirs, ponds, or cages.
Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus)
Similar to salmonids in many aspects but can tolerate slightly colder temperatures; suitable for RAS.
European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Cultivated in marine cages and known for its high market value; requires protein-rich diet.
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Euryhaline species suitable for both freshwater and brackish water systems, often marketed as 'Asian Sea Bass'.
Catfish (Ictalurus spp.)
Popular in the United States; farmed in freshwater ponds with aeration systems to ensure water quality.
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
A rapidly growing species able to adapt to a variety of aquaculture systems, including cage culture in lakes.
Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Requires cold, well-oxygenated water and is typically cultured in net pens or recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
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