Please complete the following questionnaire in order for Aquaculture Insight to supply a quotation for their respective Aquaculture Systems.
1. Personal information for potential producer
Name: ______
Physical & Postal Address: ______
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Phone: ______Fax: ______
Email: ______
Is there a particular species of interest to you?
Trout______Tilapia ______Catfish ______Ornamental______
Marine Finfish______Oysters______Abalone______Shrimp ______
Other______
How many clusters (farm size) relevant to the species would you like to invest in?
1 2___ 3 ___ 4 ___ 5 ___ 6 ___ 7 ___ 8 ___ 9 ___ 10 ___ More ___
Aquaculture Insight has not taken into consideration the reproduction of fingerlings into their system design. Therefore this infrastructure is additional to the proposed system. Kindly indicate if you would like us to include this infrastructure?
Own hatchery___ Purchase fingerlings ___
2. Water source information
What is the source of water you propose to use for aquaculture?
Spring____River ____ Well ____ Dam ____ Stream ____ Borehole ____
Other _____
Has the water from this source been tested or is there any history of water quality testing available?
Yes______No ______(If yes, please attach copy of water test to this Questionnaire)
What is the flow produced by this water source (Litre per minute) or what is the surface area / m3of the dam / reservoir proposed for use and its estimated depth?
______
Does the water source lose considerable water volume during the dry months?
Yes______No ______
Is there a drop in elevation from the water source to the site of the planned production system (ie is gravity flow possible)?
Yes______No ______
If so, how many vertical meters (±) of the drop, measured from the water source to the planned production site? ______m.
What is the estimated distance from the water source to the site of the planned production system?
______
Where will the effluent water from the proposed aquaculture system drain (Hydroponics)?
______
3. Physical characteristics of the proposed site
Topography of the proposed production site:
Mountainous _____ Hills ______Gently sloping hills _____
Narrow valley_____ Wide valley _____
Estimated elevation of proposed production site: ______m above sea level.
GPS co-ordinates if available:
Is there road access to the site of the proposed production system?
______
Condition of the road: Paved _____ Dirt ______Gravel _____
No road access _____
Is the road maintained? Yes______No ______
Distance from the proposed production site to the closest tar road: ______km
Is the road suitable to accommodate a large truck? Yes______No ______
What is the nearest population centre (town) to the proposed production site?
Town Name ______Distance ______
Are the population : rural communities ______ urban communities ______
Is there a residence on or near the proposed production site?
Yes ______No______If yes distance from production site ______km
Is the residence occupied year-round? Yes______No ______
Is there electricity on the proposed site? Yes______No ______
Is there security for the site such as fencing, lighting, etc.? ______
4. Environmental Statutory Approval Process
A standardised application procedure is required towards environmental approval of all new aquaculture farming systems. Would you like Aquaculture Insight to identify an environmental consultant to assist in submitting this application?
Yes______No ______
5. Final information
Have you ever raised fish before? Yes______No ______
Will you require assistance from an aquaculture specialist to operate your aquaculture business?
Yes______No ______
Aquaculture Insight – Questionnaire