Aquaculture (less commonly spelled aquiculture), also known as aquafarming, is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae, and other organisms. Particular methods include aquaponics and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, both of which integrate fish farming and aquatic plant farming
Makerere University fisheries and aquaculture
FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture
How do I start a fish farm in Uganda?
Pond preparation for stocking
- For an old pond, drain all water and allow it to dry for 14 days.
- Apply lime to the pond bottom and dyke slopes. …
- Apply organic fertilizer in the pond before filling it with water. …
- Fill the pond with water.
- Apply inorganic fertilizer in the pond after it has been filled.
What can I do with a degree in aquaculture?
An academic degree in fishery science and aquaculture can prepare graduates for several different types of positions within the commercial aquaculture field.
Some of these include:
- Fish hatchery manager.
- Aquaculture technician.
- Government hatchery manager.
- Aquarium manager.
- Aquaculture development specialist.
How much does it cost to set up a fish farm?
Start-up costs can run as little as $100,000 or over $1 million. You can establish a raceway on just a few acres if you have access to a small river and the right to divert some of it. A raceway is what they call a long, slender fish growing pond, and it can be concrete or dirt-lined