PROS AND CONS Raising fish in the city is not for everyone. To get good growth, fish have to be fed daily, and something goes wrong with their tank it needs to be fixed promptly. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using the systems in this manual. You can raise fish and plants in a small amount of space. You don't need a large garden plot or backyard.
Fresh fish are a nutritious and healthy food.
Food fish are often cheaper to raise yourself than to buy. Tanks take up space and are very heavy. Tanks have to be kept warm if you intend to use them over the winter. Indoors, an aquaculture system can make a room very humid. Some fish can be tricky to raise.