The Importance of Amino Acids in Fish Farming Application note

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It is important for fish farming that protein and amino acid requirements are known and matched for each of the fish species reared to maximise growth and health of the fish.

Fish nutrition has advanced in recent years due to the development of new, balanced commercial diets that promote fish growth and health. Fish reared in high-densities, require a high-quality, nutritionally complete, balanced diet to grow rapidly and remain healthy.

Protein is the most expensive part of fish feed, so therefore it is important to accurately determine the protein requirements for each species and size of cultured fish.

Over 200 amino acids occur in nature, however only about 20 of these are considered common. Fish cannot themselves synthesize the 10 indispensable amino acids, so these amino acids must be supplied by the diet.