Fish Hatchery

A fish hatchery is a specialized facility designed to breed and raise fish in a controlled environment during their early life stages. Hatcheries help improve fish production by ensuring healthy eggs, proper fertilization, incubation, and the safe growth of larvae into fry or fingerlings. Common species produced in hatcheries include tilapia, pangasius, carp, catfish, and ornamental fish. Hatchery operations include broodstock management, spawning induction, egg hatching, larval rearing, water quality control, and disease prevention. Hatcheries are essential for sustainable aquaculture, helping farmers achieve high survival rates, uniform growth, and year-round fish supply.

Frequently Asked Question

A fish hatchery is a facility where fish eggs are incubated, hatched, and reared to produce healthy fry or fingerlings for fish farming or conservation.

It ensures a steady supply of quality fingerlings, improves fish health and survival, shortens production cycles, and increases profits for fish farmers.

It depends on the species. For tilapia or carp, it typically takes 2–5 days for eggs to hatch, and fry are usually ready in 10–15 days.