4 Commonly Farmed Marine Fish In Indonesia

kelolalaut.com - Marine fish farming is a commercial activity to produce fish from marine waters. The farming process involves selecting suitable fish species for cultivation, hatching or breeding fish, managing ponds or cages, and proper maintenance and feeding.

Marine fish farming can be done by various methods, such as using floating net cages at sea, tarpaulin ponds on land, or water recirculation systems. Each method has its own advantages and challenges.

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In Indonesia, there are several types of marine fish that are commonly cultivated. Some of these include:

1.    Milkfish
Milkfish is one of the most popular marine fish to be cultured in Indonesia. Milkfish farming is practiced in various regions, especially in Central Java and East Java.

2.    Grouper
Grouper is a well-known marine fish family in Indonesia. Some grouper species that are often cultivated include brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) and tiger grouper (Epinephelus spp.). Groupers are generally cultivated in coastal waters, such as Bali, Lombok, and Sulawesi.

3.    Snapper
Snapper is a type of marine fish that is also popular for cultivation in Indonesia. There are several species of snapper that are commonly cultivated, such as red snapper (Lutjanus erythropterus) and John's snapper (Lutjanus johnii). Snapper cultivation is carried out in various regions, including the waters around the Riau Islands and Kalimantan.

4.    Pomfret
Pomfret is one type of marine fish that is commonly cultivated in Indonesia. Pomfret has several varieties, such as snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii) and black pomfret (Trachinotus baillonii). pomfret cultivation can be found in various coastal areas, such as North Sumatra, West Java, and Lampung.

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These fish are just a few examples of marine fish that are cultivated in Indonesia. In addition, there are other types of fish that can also be cultivated, depending on the water conditions and market demand in a particular region.

In general, marine fish farming is a business that requires an in-depth understanding of the needs of the fish being farmed, good management, and control of water quality and the environment. With proper management, marine fish farming can be a profitable and sustainable source of income for fish farmers.

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