Commercial production takes place mainly in ponds. Other forms of freshwater fish culture such as lake fish culture, are less developed. In the late 1980's - early 1990's, aquaculture production also fell. Hatcheries of 14 companies introduce fingerlings and juvenalis of common carp, silver carp and bighead into lakes and reservoirs for stocking. The Republic has great potential for aquaculture development because the climatic conditions are very suitable.
Reconstruction however is essential.
Due to the crisis common to all the countries of the ex-USSR and the characteristics of the Republic's economy, the fishery industry has gone through a state of crisis. Fisheries was low on the list of priorities. Economic growth and foreign investment has meant improvement and growth in the fisheries sector. Stability has brought foreign investment and currency. Tax exemption has been introduced for the first five years of activity for businesses with foreign investment.