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Clear cost breakdowns, profit estimates, and ROI projections to guide your aquaculture business.
| Metric | Value |
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This chart compares investment costs, expertise, infrastructure, and potential returns for small, medium, and large-scale Biofloc farms—helping you choose the right level for your goals
| Factor | Small-Scale (Backyard/Hobby) | Medium-Scale (Semi-Commercial) | Large-Scale (Industrial) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Home consumption, education, extra income | Primary or significant secondary income | High-volume production for large markets |
| Investment Cost | Low ($500 - $5,000) | Medium ($20,000 - $100,000+) | Very High ($500,000 - $Millions+) |
| Technical Expertise | Moderate (owner can learn) | High (critical for success) | Very High (requires a team of experts) |
| Labor | Owner & family (part-time) | 1-2 Dedicated, trained employees | Team of managers, biologists, technicians |
| Key Infrastructure | Tarpaulin tanks, small air pumps | Larger lined ponds/tanks, professional aeration (blowers) | Concrete raceways, industrial aeration, automation |
| Non-Negotiable Requirement | Daily monitoring, basic aeration | Backup Generator, professional water testing | Full Redundancy (power, systems), 24/7 monitoring |
| Biggest Operational Risk | Neglect & human error | System crash from management error | Catastrophic failure (power/oxygen loss) |
| Market Focus | Family, friends, local neighbors | Local markets, restaurants, direct sales | Regional distributors, exporters, processors |
| Profitability Driver | Cost savings on food | Efficient production & direct marketing | Economies of scale, bulk contracts |
| Overall Feasibility | Highly Feasible | Feasible with Expertise & Planning | Feasible for Corporations/Investors Only |