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Aquaculture Species and Rearing Techniques

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Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon)

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Largest of the shrimp species commercially farmed; requires intensive management and strict biosecurity measures.

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Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

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A species cultured in ponds with high stocking density, using biofloc technology to maintain water quality.

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Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)

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Freshwater fish known for their fast growth and tolerance to high stocking densities, often raised in ponds.

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Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica)

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A catadromous species that requires complex life cycle management, often raised in pond systems.

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Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

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Prefers cold, running water and high oxygen levels; commonly raised in flow-through systems or RAS.

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Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

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Anadromous species farmed in sea cages, requiring careful management to prevent sea lice and diseases.

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Mussels (Mytilus spp.)

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These bivalves are grown on suspended ropes or mesh in coastal waters and harvested after 12-24 months.

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Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)

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Cold-water species that requires deep, spacious tanks or sea cages, with concern towards environmental impact.

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Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

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Able to survive in a wide range of conditions, this species is often farmed in reservoirs, ponds, or cages.

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Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus)

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Similar to salmonids in many aspects but can tolerate slightly colder temperatures; suitable for RAS.

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European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

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Cultivated in marine cages and known for its high market value; requires protein-rich diet.

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Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

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Euryhaline species suitable for both freshwater and brackish water systems, often marketed as 'Asian Sea Bass'.

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Catfish (Ictalurus spp.)

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Popular in the United States; farmed in freshwater ponds with aeration systems to ensure water quality.

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Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

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A rapidly growing species able to adapt to a variety of aquaculture systems, including cage culture in lakes.

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Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)

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Requires cold, well-oxygenated water and is typically cultured in net pens or recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

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