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"FLUPSY" is an
acronym for "FLoating UPweller SYstem." As its name implies,
a FLUPSY is an upweller that is floating in a body of
water.
The reason shellfish
aquaculturists use welling is to provide an
intensive, controlled nursery system that force-feeds nutrient-rich
water to the infant shellfish. This allows them to grow more
quickly, have a higher survival rate, and conditions them to be
always in a "want to eat" mode.
In general, enhancing the grow-out abilities of shellfish reduces
the time needed by the animals to reach market size - and that is a
benefit to the grower's business.
The technical details for the construction of a large
commercial FLUPSY are available with us. If you are interested
in using this system to increase the efficiency of your operation,
contact us.
For more information about how FLUPSYs work, please read these articles
by Don Bishop:
"What's up? FLUPSYs"
"Commercial FLUPSY - it works"
Or find out about a ready-to-purchase dock/raft version,
Fukui North America
110-B Bonnechere St.W.
Eganville, Ontario K0J 1T0
CANADA
Email:
don@bishopaquatic.com or call 613-639-3474
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