Publication
Cage design, placement affect water quality
Details
Author(s):
Claude E. Boyd
Type of Document:
Scholarly Article
Publisher/Journal:
Global Aquaculture Advocate
Date of Publication:
11/12/2010
Place of Publication:
Not Available
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Description
Abstract: Farm cages should be sited where water quality is good and water velocity is adequate. The size, shape and position of cages should be selected to favor rapid flushing. Fish can typically be cultured at greater density in small cages than in larger ones. Cages should be oriented with the greatest surface area perpendicular to the prevailing current. Cages should occasionally be fallowed or moved to allow benthic communities to recover.