Aquamimicry is a groundbreaking aquaculture approach inspired by nature's ingenious designs. By emulating the intricate ecological balances of thriving aquatic ecosystems, aquamimicry cultivates self-sustaining environments that nurture aquatic life with minimal external interventions. Central to this method is biological filtration harnessing beneficial microbes, recreating natural habitats and establishing diverse communities including zooplankton like copepods - an excellent live feed source. The process begins with fermented rice bran, which stimulates copepod blooms and reduces reliance on commercial feeds. Contrasting resource-intensive conventional methods and biofloc technology's controlled microbial dynamics, aquamimicry aligns with nature's processes, curtailing pollution while restoring habitats. Economic incentives arise from lower operational costs and heightened productivity, as evidenced by success stories from Thailand and India's Andhra Pradesh region. Though implementing these intricate biomimetic systems demands technical mastery, aquamimicry heralds a sustainable future for meeting soaring fresh fish demands through nature's blueprints.
Chandan Debnath*
Division of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam (HQ), Meghalaya (793 103), India
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