Aquaculture species

An overview of aquaculture species in Queensland, including key information about the equipment and culture environment for each species.

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Cobia aquaculture

Read the overview of cobia aquaculture in Queensland, including how to breed and grow cobia (Rachycentron canadum).

Barramundi aquaculture

Overview of barramundi aquaculture in Queensland, including how to breed and grow barramundi (Lates calcarifer).

Black tiger prawn aquaculture

Overview of black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) aquaculture in Queensland.

Jade perch aquaculture

Overview of jade perch aquaculture in Queensland, including how to grow and harvest jade perch (Scortum barcoo).

Kuruma prawn aquaculture

Information about kuruma prawn aquaculture, including culture environment, breeding, post-larvae production and harvesting.

Mud crab aquaculture

How to breed and grow mud crabs (Scylla serrata) in commercial aquaculture environments.

Redclaw crayfish aquaculture

Overview of redclaw crayfish aquaculture in Queensland, including how to breed, grow and harvest redclaw.

Rock oyster aquaculture

Overview of oyster farming in Queensland, including spat collection, site selection, growing oysters, harvesting oysters and oyster predators and pests.

Shortfin and longfin eel aquaculture

Overview of eel aquaculture in Queensland, including conditions for eel farms, how to grow and harvest eels and marketing of eels.

Silver perch aquaculture

Overview of breeding, growing and harvesting silver perch in aquaculture environments.