Health & Welfare

Differences in intestinal microbiota in Pacific white shrimp from greenhouse and aquaponic systems

The bacterial flora composition of shrimp from greenhouses and aquaponics reflected prevailing biological sludge vs. autotrophic biological processes. 

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Aquaponic system produces red drum, saltwater vegetable species
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Responsibility

Aquaponic system produces red drum, saltwater vegetable species

A project in Florida is studying the feasibility of a marine aquaponic system containing red drum and two native saltwater species. Water that exits the plant raceways is filtered and recirculated to the fish tanks. In tests, sea purslane grew rapidly, while saltwort took almost four months to adapt. The fish exhibited high survival and achieved a feed-conversion ratio of 1.2. 

Recirculation meets aquaponics
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Innovation & Investment

Recirculation meets aquaponics

Today’s aquaculture industry is rapidly adopting recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for hatchery and nursery applications. Recently, there has been a move to combine RAS technology with the floating raft aquaponics.