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Concept design of the broodstock tank with heater and RAS
The production of milkfish in hatcheries in the Philippines is affected by seasonal variations, particularly during colder months when environmental changes result in lower or no egg production by the milkfish broodstock. This poses a challenge for hatcheries as they incur operational costs without generating output. The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), in collaboration with the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and National Fisheries Development Center (NFDC), proposes a project to address the effect of environmental changes in hatcheries. The primary focus of the research is to establish a cost-effective and reliable heating system that can maintain the optimal water temperature in the broodstock tank during cold months. The proposed design involves implementing a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) equipped with a heat pump and an electric heater. The project aims to create a conducive breeding environment for the milkfish broodstock by maintaining the optimum water quality. The implementation of this project will take place at the NFDC – Dagupan.
