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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 | ||
===See Also=== | ===See Also=== | ||
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| − | * [[Food]] | + | *[[Aquaculture]] |
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===Open Issues=== | ===Open Issues=== | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 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
See Also
Open Issues
How efficiently do fish convert the feed to protein? How can waste be effectively recycled?
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