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'''Fish''' are a potential source of [[entertainment]] and [[food]] for martian colonists. Species such as tilapia and catfish are relatively low maintenance, and can be fed a wide range of foods, including biological waste. Fish kept in pools or aquariums in public areas can provide entertainment for colonists when other species of [[pets]] may not be practical. Fish are a good source of [[protein]] and other [[nutrients]].
 
'''Fish''' are a potential source of [[entertainment]] and [[food]] for martian colonists. Species such as tilapia and catfish are relatively low maintenance, and can be fed a wide range of foods, including biological waste. Fish kept in pools or aquariums in public areas can provide entertainment for colonists when other species of [[pets]] may not be practical. Fish are a good source of [[protein]] and other [[nutrients]].
  
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Salmon: 2080 kilocalorie/kg
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Tilapia: 1290 kilocalorie/kg
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The [[w:feed conversion ratio|feed conversion ratio]] of  feed to fish is about 1 to 1.5 for 1 depending on the species.
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===See Also===
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*[[Aquaculture]]
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*[[Food]]
  
===Open Issues===
 
How efficiently do fish convert the feed to protein?
 
 
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 22 May 2019

Fish are a potential source of entertainment and food for martian colonists. Species such as tilapia and catfish are relatively low maintenance, and can be fed a wide range of foods, including biological waste. Fish kept in pools or aquariums in public areas can provide entertainment for colonists when other species of pets may not be practical. Fish are a good source of protein and other nutrients.

Salmon: 2080 kilocalorie/kg

Tilapia: 1290 kilocalorie/kg

The feed conversion ratio of feed to fish is about 1 to 1.5 for 1 depending on the species.

See Also

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