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| − | + | The farming of aquatic organisms is called '''Aquaculture'''. [[Fish]] and [[algae]] farming could be beneficial to a [[settlement]]. Aquaculture is more resource intensive than plant-based agriculture, but is often more efficient than growing terrestrial [[animals]], especially as part of a [[wastewater]] and [[biomass]] recycling program. | |
==Fish Farming== | ==Fish Farming== | ||
| − | Fish will likely be grown in enclosed tanks in dedicated areas of a settlement. Once resources are sufficient, some fish may be grown in community areas in open pools or in private aquariums as [[pets]]. | + | Fish will likely be grown in enclosed tanks in dedicated areas of a [[settlement]]. Once resources are sufficient, some fish may be grown in community areas in open pools or in private aquariums as [[pets]]. |
==Algaculture== | ==Algaculture== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Microalgaculture=== |
| − | Single celled algae is grown in tanks of aerated (with [[carbon dioxide]], nutrient rich water. [[waste biomass recycling|Waste biomass]] and wastewater can be used as a nutrient source, as long as they | + | Single celled algae ([[microalgae]]) is grown in tanks of aerated (with [[carbon dioxide]]), nutrient rich water. [[waste biomass recycling|Waste biomass]] and wastewater can be used as a nutrient source, as long as they are free of toxic chemicals. When the algae has reached the desired population density, the water is filtered, and the algae removed for processing. |
| − | === | + | [[Greenhouse|Greenhouses]] are a good location for microalgae, due to the abundant light. |
| − | Multicelled algae, such as [[seaweed]], can be grown in tanks. | + | |
| + | ===Macroalgaculture=== | ||
| + | Multicelled algae ([[macroalgae]]), such as [[seaweed]], can be grown in tanks. Fish may be integrated with macroalgae, as long as they do not feed on it. The waste of the fish feeds the algae. | ||
==Mollusculture== | ==Mollusculture== | ||
| − | As long as clean water and [[food]] is continually cycled, many sedentary species of [[ | + | As long as clean water and [[food]] is continually cycled, many sedentary species of [[mollusk]] can be grown at a relatively high population density. Commonly farmed mollusks include [[geoduck|geoducks]], [[abalone|abalones]], and [[clams]]. |
==Integrated Aquaculture== | ==Integrated Aquaculture== | ||
| − | The various forms of aquaculture may be integrated with each other, or even with plants. | + | The various forms of aquaculture may be integrated with each other, or even with [[aquatic plants|aquatic]] or [[hydroponics|hydroponic]] [[plants]]. Even herbivorous fish may be grown in tanks with plants and macroalgae, as long as they are separated by nets or screens. |
[[category:agriculture]] | [[category:agriculture]] | ||
| + | [[category:greenhouse]] | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 5 January 2009
The farming of aquatic organisms is called Aquaculture. Fish and algae farming could be beneficial to a settlement. Aquaculture is more resource intensive than plant-based agriculture, but is often more efficient than growing terrestrial animals, especially as part of a wastewater and biomass recycling program.
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Fish Farming
Fish will likely be grown in enclosed tanks in dedicated areas of a settlement. Once resources are sufficient, some fish may be grown in community areas in open pools or in private aquariums as pets.
Algaculture
Microalgaculture
Single celled algae (microalgae) is grown in tanks of aerated (with carbon dioxide), nutrient rich water. Waste biomass and wastewater can be used as a nutrient source, as long as they are free of toxic chemicals. When the algae has reached the desired population density, the water is filtered, and the algae removed for processing.
Greenhouses are a good location for microalgae, due to the abundant light.
Macroalgaculture
Multicelled algae (macroalgae), such as seaweed, can be grown in tanks. Fish may be integrated with macroalgae, as long as they do not feed on it. The waste of the fish feeds the algae.
Mollusculture
As long as clean water and food is continually cycled, many sedentary species of mollusk can be grown at a relatively high population density. Commonly farmed mollusks include geoducks, abalones, and clams.
Integrated Aquaculture
The various forms of aquaculture may be integrated with each other, or even with aquatic or hydroponic plants. Even herbivorous fish may be grown in tanks with plants and macroalgae, as long as they are separated by nets or screens.
