Effect of Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) on Fish Farming and Vegetables
Periodic Research ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-IV, ISSUE-II, November-2015 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 ) Abstract Ranjeet Shanbhag Technical Officer, Deptt. of Aguriculture, Vigyan Ashram Pabal, Pune Sumed Thorat Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Hotriculture, DBSKKV, Dapoli, Ratangir High density fish farming with Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) is one of the advanced technique in fish farming with add-on benefits like agriculture production, less capital intensive and water re-use (recirculation) features as compare to other conventional method like pound or tank based indoor systems. The RAS farming experiment was conducted with tilapia fish and leafy vegetables on bio-bed. The RAS system was consist of fish tank with HDPE (sipolin) plastic paper lining, bio-bed (bio-filter) and water circulation system. During trail it was found that, the bio-bed was effectively established by water circulation system and NH3 levels in were maintai...