Excellence
Fish BV is specialised in production
of ornamentals and African catfish
in recirculation systems. The company
gained experience on lab-scale with
culture of pike-perch and believes
strongly that this species has high
potential for diversification of
production. A new species is needed
badly in fresh water fish farming
due to stagnating markets for most
species.
Excellence
Fish BV therefore initiated and
participated in the CRAFT project
Lucioperca as SME-coordinator.Within
Lucioperca Excellence Fish invested
heavily in the production of pikeperch
and recognizes without doubt the
need for the currently proposed
follow up of Lucioperca. Out-of-season
spawning and production of high
quality eggs and larvae are among
the first priorities of Excellence
Fish, in order to secure the production
of pikeperch juveniles throughout
the year. Semen cryopreservation,
sex control and production of all-female
populations are also considered
among the main tasks requiring the
collaboration with RTD performers,
to enhance the growth rate and increase
the profitability of pikeperch culture
in recirculated system. Excellence
Fish has gained experience in the
management of R&D projects and
is well-qualified to conduct rearing
trials on pilot-scale in a recirculation
system.
Allocation
of manpower
One aquaculture manager, two technicians
and one secretary will work part
time to the project
Allocation
of equipment
Tanks (capacities ranging from 0.1
to several m3) from two recirculating
farms will be dedicated to the project.
Breeders will be maintained in special
rooms with controlled temperature
and photoperiod conditions for out-of-season
and normal spawnings. Fingerling
production will be done in intensive
nursery, including larval rearing
tanks and Artemia incubation tanks.
Pikeperch is a species of first
priority for Excelfish and facilities
will be allocated according to the
needs of the project.
