A single ideal aquaculture system? Forget it!
On paper, many aquaculture systems look appealing, but are they suited to South Africa’s challenging conditions?
Aquaponics: a teenager’s passion grows into a business
A Pretoria-based teenager is running a successful aquaponics farm, and doing so with expertise and foresight.
Small aquaculture systems: the simpler, the better!
Because of their scale, these systems have very limited yields. Choosing a complex, small system will not increase yield; it will only increase cost!
Why aquaculture is stressful for fish
Fish species that are adapted for rivers generally perform better under aquaculture’s challenging conditions.
Bass: an easy-to-breed alternative in aquaculture
With its wide temperature tolerance, the humble bass may be a good option for commercial production.
The World Aquaculture Society Conference 2017
The World Aquaculture Society held its first-ever conference in Africa, in Cape Town from 27 June to 30 June, along with the biannual conference of the Aquaculture Association of Southern...
How the state is ‘capturing’ aquaculture
Legislative control of the aquaculture industry in South Africa is so restrictive that it impedes any development.
Lowveld fish farming: an indisputable investment
Cool, high-altitude regions with soil unsuitable for crop production can be turned into lucrative fish farms.
Three decades later: progress or regress?
In South Africa, it’s easy to become depressed, but the progress made in other African countries shows that, with the right attitude, fish farming can flourish.
Cold-tolerant tilapia can weather winter’s chill
Taking tilapia cold tolerance ranges into account shows how just a few degrees can make for a worry-free season.
Why you don’t need an intricate filtration system
Filtration systems with sophisticated designs rarely work efficiently. Instead, growers should focus on higher volumes.
SA government failing commercial aquaculture
SA has the potential to become a successful producer of Nile tilapia, yet government’s latest efforts aimed at supporting commercial aquaculture are counterproductive.
The rise and fall of ornamental fish culture
The hobby of keeping exotic ornamental fish in a home aquarium is nowhere near as popular as it once was.
South Africa’s potential pond farming bonanza
Pond aquaculture systems may be the answer to producing bulk quantities of tilapia simply and affordably.
Small-scale fish farming
With government assistance, many rural small-scale fish farmers could turn their operations into viable enterprises.
Conserving South Africa’s Blue Kurper populations
Establishing sanctuaries is the only way in which we can protect our Blue Kurper populations from the spread of Nile tilapia.
Balancing tilapia production with conservation
SA’s environmental approach of preserving rather than conserving is hampering commercial tilapia culture.
Selling your fish: which customers are best for you?
Before embarking on a tilapia farming business, carefully consider who your buyers will be – your success will depend on it!
Development zones: dead in the water?
The aquaculture development zones proposed by government are not the way to develop the sector.
Aquaculture 101: the advantages of greenhouse tunnels
Want cost-effective heating for your aquaculture system? Nothing beats greenhouse tunnels.
