What is Aquaculture?

The farming of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, aquatic plants, algae, and other species is known as aquaculture, commonly referred to as aquafarming.

Compared with commercial fishing, which is the capture of wild fish, aquaculture involves the controlled breeding of freshwater and saltwater populations. Aquaculture carried out in aquatic and marine ecosystems is referred to as mariculture.

The Best Fish Species for Aquaculture 

Tilapia

The herbivorous fish variety Tilapia is one of the species that has acclimated to the aquaculture system the best. In an aquaculture tank that is properly managed, Tilapia biomass can reach 200–300 mt/ha. Due to its fleshy form, moderate flavour, lack of strong odour, and availability at reasonable costs, it is well-liked in the market.

Due to its tendency to become aggressive, it has been raised in separate tanks and ponds all over the world. An aquaculture fish farm is therefore the most appropriate infrastructure for this type of fish. 

Salmon

Salmon is one of the fish species that is most easily recognised throughout the world due to its distinctive orange flesh with white veining, enormous size, and fleshy texture. A king salmon can weigh anywhere between 10 kg and more, although an adult salmon can only reach weights of 4 to 5 kg. Salmon are often anadromous, meaning they travel to the ocean after hatching in freshwater before returning to it to spawn. Nevertheless, populations of a number of species are constrained to freshwater throughout their whole lifetimes, which makes them the perfect choice for an aquaculture fish farm habitat.

It is well known that eating Indian salmon, or rawas, helps people maintain a healthy metabolism and has a high protein content (between 20-30 g per 100 g). Although salmon is naturally found along the west coast, it is now more widely available and less expensive because of the introduction of aquaculture.

prawns and shrimp (Crustaceans)

Despite having a comparable size and flavour to prawns, shrimp is actually smaller. While shrimp are located in the salty ocean, prawns are found in brackish waters that are either slightly salty or even freshwater. Both of them are members of the crustacean family. Regardless, both of these kinds can survive in an aquaculture fish tank.

Catfish

Catfish continue to be a common fish type, both in terms of production and consumption, despite being forbidden to produce in some regions of the country due to its toxic nature, which may pose a threat to the region’s biodiversity.

Although it has a bad reputation for being an unsightly fish, it is actually high in protein and healthful fats, making it a delicacy in many Indian cuisines, particularly in the east of the nation.

However, growing this fish must be done with the utmost care and accuracy. This is due to the poisonous sting of several subspecies of this fish, which, if improperly farmed, can cause health problems in people. Hypertension, cardiac arrest, neuromuscular blockade, and respiratory failures are some of these consequences.

Carp

Originally thought to have originated in Europe and Asia, carp is a meaty freshwater fish. This omnivorous river fish is adapted to the fish farming system and is well-suited to a variety of diet options. When the water is kept between 23 and 30 °C, the best growth is seen in this kind. These fish can endure chilly winters and salt levels of up to 5%. Anywhere between 6.5 and 9.0 is the ideal pH range for this fish to thrive. These fish are known for their toughness and ability to endure both supersaturation and low oxygen concentrations (0.3-0.5 mg/litre).

Trout

Trout is mostly a freshwater fish and is fundamentally a member of the salmon family. Because of its ability to blend in with its surroundings and adapt to its ecosystem, trout can be seen to have a wide variety of colours that vary from place to place. Trout can be produced in tanks within aquaculture systems and naturally consumes smaller fish and aquatic invertebrates. This fish is well-liked by consumers since a 100 g slice of it has more than 18 g of protein, making it an inexpensive source of good fats and other nutrients.

Bass 

The term “bass” refers to both marine and freshwater species. In this family, the marine Seabass is one of the most well-known species and is highly rated by customers all over the world. Its freshwater equivalent is a species that grows well in an aquaculture setup and produces large yields under controlled conditions. There are more than 400 recognised species of bass, and a 100 g slice typically contains approximately 23 g of protein in addition to many other nutrients, making it a popular food item. It is known as Kalanchi in Kerala and Basa across the rest of India, and both it’s freshwater and marine forms appear to be in demand.

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