REARING NILE TILAPIA IN TANKS WITH WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM

Abstract

Fish farming is a very widespread source of income and food generation in the world, but extracting fish from nature is the most common way to obtain this protein. The importance of this work is to demonstrate that it is possible to implement a Nile Tilapia breeding management that does not interfere drastically in the ecosystem. Due to the increased demand for animal protein, it is necessary to seek alternative sources of production in a sustainable way. However, the scarcity of water and area for production in some regions is a limiting factor. The introduction of the system of raising fish in water recirculation in Brazil is still under way. The challenge of implementing this system is obvious, as it requires specific handling to ensure animal health, rational use of water, and the guarantee of satisfactory production. This work is a literature review and aims to describe the processes for implementing a Nile tilapia breeding management, with the water recirculation system. In conclusion, it is possible to verify the effective productivity with this system, when planning and management are carried out in an adequate way, becoming an efficient alternative in terms of optimizing the use of natural resources.