Trouble Shooting Biological Processes and Physical Systems

Successful hatchery production regimes require all elements of the production cycle to function at peak performance. FINN-AQUA Consulting can assist your company on all aspects of the production cycle from broodstock selection and conditioning, to fry that are ready to leave the hatchery.

We also have extensive experience in analyzing how & where the physical systems and water quality interact with the biological processes.

	Broodstock: FINN-AQUA Consulting can advise on setting up broodstock programs including population structure, photoperiod, feeding regimes, evaluation of spawning dynamics and application of methods that increase egg yield and egg quality.
	Larvae: With in depth experience in the rearing of a wide variety of marine fish larvae we can develop detailed production protocols for most of the current commercial species produced and for ones new to aquaculture.
	Live food: Our experts can advise you on the system best suited for your purposes and assist in the staff training, operation of the system and achieving maximum yield of clean and nutritious zooplankton for feeding marine larvae.
	Nursery: Obtaining uniformly sized fish from the nursery is a function of the best feeding practices, efficient grading techniques and attention to water management. We can assist you in establishing quality control criteria to ensure that your fry meet the stringent demands of your customers.
	Water quality and water management: FINN-AQUA Consulting has resident expertise on water quality related issues. Our expertise can direct you to the most suitable water treatment systems for filtration, disinfection, re-circulation and effluent handling. We also provide services for desalination or the production of high salinity water systems.