Meagre

Meagre (also known as croaker or stone bass) is a marine, warm-water fish native to the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic. It’s a carnivorous species and part of the Sciaenidae family. In aquaculture, meagre is valued for its rapid growth, large size, and premium market appeal. It is typically farmed in marine or brackish water environments.

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All feed formulas developed by Aller Aqua at the Aller Aqua Research Centre follow these requirements to ensure proper growth and health:

  • Protein Needs: Meagre is a carnivorous marine fish requiring a high-protein diet, generally around 45-50% crude protein during early growth phases, which may decrease slightly as fish mature. Protein is vital for muscle development, growth, and overall health.

  • Fat and Energy Needs: Dietary lipids typically range between 8-12%, providing energy and essential fatty acids like EPA and DHA. These fats are crucial for metabolic processes, immune response, and flesh quality.

  • Essential Nutrients: Meagre diets must include a balanced supply of vitamins (A, D, E, C, B-complex), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iodine, selenium, zinc), and essential fatty acids to ensure healthy growth, reproduction, and disease resistance.

  • Feed Composition: High-quality fishmeal and fish oil are traditional ingredients, but sustainable alternatives such as plant proteins and insect meals are increasingly used. Feed pellets are formulated to enhance digestibility and minimize waste.

The range of solutions developed by Aller Aqua is suitable for each stage of the fish lifecycle as well as the following farming methods:

  • Sea Cages (Offshore Net Pens): The primary method for grow-out, allowing meagre to thrive in well-oxygenated, open-water environments.

  • Hatcheries and Nursery Tanks: Early life stages are raised in controlled land-based systems, ensuring survival and optimal early growth.

  • Brackish Water Systems: In some areas, meagre are raised in brackish lagoons or ponds, though this is less common.

  • Potential for RAS: Although less frequent, land-based recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are being explored for hatchery or niche production.

A carefully selected composition of raw materials and verified feed formulas ensure that the fish is rich in minerals and vitamins, and at the same time that the texture of meat is of the highest quality. We make sure that fish grown using solutions provided by Aller Aqua offer the following benefits:

  • High-Quality Flesh: Meagre has firm, white, and mildly sweet meat, suitable for fillets and gourmet dishes.

  • Nutritional Value: A great source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium.

  • Health Benefits: Supports heart and brain health; low in fat and easily digestible.

Meagre is a Premium Market Fish. It is often sold in high-end restaurants and export markets due to its size and texture.