Principle of Aquaculture (1+1)

3.1.1. Different systems of aquaculture

Aquaculture practices are classified in several ways, depending upon the different aspects and situations involved in the culture practice. Some major and important classifications are given below based on the different factors involved in aquaculture.

On the basis of salinity

• Freshwater farming
• Brackishwater farming
• Marinewater farming

On the basis of intensity

• Extensive fish farming system
• Semi-intensive fish farming system
• Intensive fish farming system

On the basis of fish species

• Monoculture
• Polyculture

On the basis of enclosure

• Pond culture
• Cage culture
• Pen culture
• Race-way culture

On the basis of integration

• Agriculture cum fish farming
• Animal husbandry cum fish farming