Alternative Aquaculture aims to promote environmentally friendly fish farming. By using simple and inexpensive technology, we can advise on fish rearing systems so as to reduce the impact on the environment.

We also aim to encourage people with no real previous fish farming experience but with enthusiasm and a suitable location, to establish there own small units without being reliant on expensive and complicated systems .

Ideally, all that is required is a suitable site in which a 'production unit' can be established, for example, a farm building that is no longer in use and which could be modified without incurring any major expense. As the water in the unit is 're-circulated', a reliable natural supply of good water is not essential as mains water can be used, however if a natural supply is at hand then this is ideal..

We can advise on the the equipment needed, so that you can build it yourself. Because we will keep the design specifications simple, construction can be carried out by any competent person. However, depending on your location, it may well be make more economic sense to purchase most of your equipment locally.

Alternative Aquaculture also supplies a selection of equipment for fish farming, including hatchery equipment and plastic tanks.

We also have access to skilled technicians, who can fabricate in plastic most items you might require -  from incubation and brine shrimp jars, to specialised drain and pipe fittings. Infact, if you have a particular item you require fabricating, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.