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South American fish species suitable for aquaponics: a review

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Author(s):
Pinho, Sara M. [1, 2] ; David, Luiz H. [1] ; Garcia, Fabiana [3, 1] ; Keesman, Karel J. [2] ; Portella, Maria Celia [1] ; Goddek, Simon [2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ Unesp, Aquaculture Ctr Unesp Caunesp, BR-14884900 Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Wageningen Univ, Math & Stat Methods Grp Biometris, POB 16, NL-6700 AA Wageningen - Netherlands
[3] APTA SAA, Fisheries Inst, Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL; v. 29, n. 4, p. 1427-1449, AUG 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Tilapia and catfish are the most popular fish species in aquaponics. However, they are not well-accepted in all markets, and finding alternative species is important in order to increase the variety of food products and meet market demands. South America has several potential fish species for aquaponics systems. Encouraging the implementation of integrated aquaculture systems by providing information about the production of South American species can help to increase the supply of high-quality food and aquaculture diversification. Thus, data for five South American fish species with potential for aquaponics were compared with existing data for the main traditional warm water species in this system, tilapia and catfish. Moreover, the degree of suitability of the novel species for these systems in terms of zootechnical performance, tolerance to water quality and nutritional composition of fish flesh were discussed. The South American species considered were jundia or silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen), yellowtail lambari (Astyanax lacustris), pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus), tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and snook (Centropomus spp.). Their description and the tabular comparison with the most traditional aquaponic-cultured species show they are suited for this production system. How suitable they are will depend on the system design, as well as the regional characteristics of the market where they will be produced. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/02140-0 - Development of technologies for sustainable production of aquatic organisms with potential for certification.
Grantee:Fabiana Garcia Scaloppi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 19/21703-6 - Use of mathematical models and emergy synthesis for the identification and valuation of ecosystem services and externalities in aquaculture production
Grantee:Luiz Henrique Castro David
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 17/50431-9 - Smart integrated multitrophic city food production systems: a water and energy saving approach for global urbanisation (CityFood)
Grantee:Maria Célia Portella
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/20463-9 - Tilapia production systems with certification potential
Grantee:Luiz Henrique Castro David
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 18/13235-0 - Technological innovations for the use of biofloc systems in decoupled aquaponics
Grantee:Sara Mello Pinho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 19/21315-6 - Modeling of multi-loop FLOCponic systems: Water, energy, and nutrient balances
Grantee:Sara Mello Pinho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate