Small community fish farms – then and now
Certain non-negotiable measures are needed to make small, community-run fish farms successful.
Diseases in the fish farming sector
Keeping rearing conditions clean and sourcing fingerlings from reputable hatcheries will help contain outbreaks.
SA aquaculture success lies with government
The success and viability of the industry is largely government’s responsibility, because only it makes and implements legislation.
How effective are recirculating aquaculture systems for SA?
The high cost of these systems can be prohibitive for new entrants to the industry. Pond farms may be a far better solution.
Aquaculture investors: fish out of water
The refusal of both state and private investors to take good advice has left a trail of failed aquaculture projects across South Africa.
Which design is best?
The design of an aquaculture system is essential to the operation’s success, and should be appropriate to environmental conditions and staffing skills.
The best tilapia for aquaculture
Riverine tilapia species are more suitable to South African aquaculture conditions than lacustrine species.
Africa’s many tilapia species
The versatile tilapia is found all over Africa, but not all species are suitable for aquaculture production.
Generalist and specialist fish species
Not all fish species are suitable for aquaculture simply because they grow large in their natural habitat.
Aquaculture: claims vs reality
Production claims must be based on proven, long-term commercial results – they cannot
be extrapolated.
Invest in rural aquaculture!
The SA government does not provide adequate support or information to rural people who want to start a fish farm.
The stages of filtration – it’s all about balance
There are four key aspects of filtration, all of which are non-negotiable and integral to running a successful system.
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