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PERIYAR AQUACULTURE SEEDS


Brackish Water Aquaculture Technologies

Sustainable aquaculture in estuaries, mangroves, and backwaters

Seabass Fish Farming

Seabass Fish Farming

Scientific Name: Lates calcarifer

Key Features: 8-10 month grow-out, 2-3kg market size, pond/cage culture

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Mudcrab Farming

Mudcrab Farming

Scientific Name: Scylla serrata

Key Features: Fattening (30-45 days), grow-out (4-6 months), mangrove-based systems

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Brackish Water Seaweed

Brackish Water Seaweed

Scientific Name: Gracilaria spp.

Key Features: 45-60 day cycle, agar production, polyculture with shrimp/fish

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Oyster Farming

Oyster Farming

Scientific Name: Crassostrea madrasensis

Key Features: Rack & racket method, 8-10 month growth, pearl production

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Milk Fish Culture

Milk Fish Culture

Scientific Name: Chanos chanos

Key Features: 6-8 month culture, salinity 10-30 ppt, pond production

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Giant Clam Culture

Giant Clam Culture

Scientific Name: Tridacna spp.

Key Features: Ornamental trade, 2-3 year growth, mangrove-associated

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Shrimp Farming

Shrimp Farming

Scientific Name: Penaeus monodon

Key Features: 4-5 month cycle, 20-30 ppt salinity, semi-intensive systems

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Brackish Water Culture Systems

Cage Culture
  • Offshore and nearshore systems
  • HDPE floating cages
  • Stocking density: 15-20 kg/m³
Longline Systems
  • Used for mussels and seaweeds
  • Horizontal or vertical setups
  • Low infrastructure cost