Striped bass and its hybrids have recently been cultured commercially.They are raised as striped bass or, more commonly,hybridized with other fish suchas the white bass, white perch, or yellow bass. Hybrids usually havea deeper body, shorter tail, and more sloped head than thestriped bass.Striped bass and its hybrids tolerate a wide range oftemperatures and salinities, from fresh to salt water. Theyare a warm water species and grow best at 75-83° F. Thelength of the growing season is one factor that determineswhere they can be raised profitably.Striped bass and its hybrids are cultured commerciallyin ponds, flow-through systems, and cages.
6 Goldfish
Goldfish and ornamentals are commonly cultured in small ponds or tanks. Because of their high value, recirculating systems have commercial potential. Outdoor culture units maybe covered in winter to protect fish from the cold.