Commercial fish farming is considered a financially profitable business venture. There are so many types of rapidly growing species available. As a result, the business ensures a quick return on investment. The rate of fish consumption is increasing every year. Irresponsible fishing has led to depletion of natural species and the extinction of some species. Therefore, fish farming is a way to protect species and prevent the depletion of natural resources.
Fish farming is the world’s fastest growing food production sector. Fish is a healthy food that is rich in protein, tasty and low in cholesterol. As a result, fish and fish-related products are in great demand around the world. Fish farming plays an important role in the economy. It provides many employment opportunities in ancillary services and operations. This business requires careful monitoring, skill and special knowledge on a daily basis.
Fish farming is the process of commercially raising aquatic organisms in controlled or semi-controlled environments to increase productivity. Many different kinds of fish can be raised, from table food to exotic tropical species. Most people raise fish to harvest and sell to restaurants. In addition, many fish farms operate as fun places where individuals and families can go fishing.
Top Fish Types for Profitable Fish Farming
Tilapia
Tilapia is a tropical fish, one of the most popular fish farming in Africa. They’re high in protein, large, and have some incredible growth capabilities. Tilapia grow well at water temperatures between 28oC and 30oC. The main challenge for tilapia management is that they reproduce rapidly. If you don’t manage it well, you will increase competition between fish stocks and may cause growth retardation. Tilapia prefer a grain-based diet to other fish.
Catfish
They are one of the more sustainable fish species and are specifically used for fish farming purposes. Catfish raised in inland tanks or channels are safe for the environment because their waste and diseases are controlled and do not spread to the wild. They are mostly raised in fresh ponds, suitable for farming in warmer climates. Catfish is popular for its health benefits and high market demand. The most prominent catfish species are blue catfish, flathead catfish, and catfish Bleeker.
Salmon
Salmon is also a very popular species. Atlantic salmon is the most commonly farmed species. Chinook and Kuo are other species of the Pacific region. They vaccinate farmed salmon to prevent disease outbreaks. In rare cases, they need additional medical treatment. Salmon feed is made to prevent salmon from feeding on wild fish. This helps protect wild fish stocks.
Tuna
Tuna is also one of the most important commercial fish species in commercial fish farming. Tuna is a saltwater fish. Tuna species include yellowfin, albacore, and bluefin. Tuna farming is complicated. This is because these fish are large and very active. This makes simulating their natural environment very difficult. That’s why most tuna for human consumption is caught in the wild and raised in a facility to increase their body weight. Tuna eat other fish and are usually raised offshore and in cages in the recycling system.
Eel
Eels are carnivorous and migratory fish, meaning they migrate from fresh water to the sea to breed. They spend eight to 30 years in fresh water before migrating. Eel farming is very popular in Asia, with China, Japan and Taiwan being the major producers. You can do eel farming in high-intensity circulating ponds or intensive pond facilities.
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