Aquaculture Project Outline

Coral Trout Aquaculture

The following outline describes a recirculating aquaculture design proposed to achieve the aquaculture goals of Mr Joe Da-Fisho. He has identified the concept of land based farming of valuable reef species, such as the coral trout for sale into the highly lucrative Asian export market.

The proposed coral trout aquaculture development has been carefully researched and designed to achieve commercial culture these reef fish species using recirculating aquaculture technology and systems. The main targeted species is the local coral trout, Violet Coral Trout (Plectropomus pessuliferus).

The example aquaculture design focuses on achieving approximately 100 tonnes of export production per year with a 4 phase construction and development plan spanning 18 - 24 months.

Coral Trout Aquaculture