· ADVANTAGES OF CAGE CULTURE
Many
types of water resources can be used, including lakes, reservoirs, ponds, strip
pits, streams and rivers.
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A
relatively low initial investment.
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simplified
Harvesting
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Sampling
and observation of fish is very easy and simple
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Allows
the use of the pond for sport fishing or the culture of other species
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Better control of fish, faster growth, and higher production.
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Protection from predators and competitors
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High stocking density.
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Less manpower required.
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Total harvesting and immediate return on investment.
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Cage
reared fish are superior in quality in terms of condition factor, appearance
and taste.
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Cages
make use of existing water bodies and thus it can be given to non-land owned
people of the community (fishermen) whose income is affected by many reasons in
fishing sector. It therefore acts as an alternative income for such groups
This system allows the flexibility of raising at
least two different species of fish; one inside the floating cages and another
outside or in the water body for different sizes of the same species.
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