Title: Explain flow-through systems (raceways).
Course: Aquaculture Infusion Units (AIU) > Section: Comparing Types of Aquaculture Operations

Explanation should include

- site selection
  - water sources/availability (management)
  - climate
  - topography

- species suitability
- essential materials
- engineering/construction
  - address given formulas and a case situation
  - determine the size for a flow-through system including shape, capacity, depth, and construction
  - design requirements

- maintenance
- preventive controls/biosecurity
  - BMPs for flow-through systems

- advantages of flow-through systems
- disadvantages of flow-through systems
- species selection
  - trout
  - salmon
  - catfish
  - striped bass
  - tilapia

- stocking densities based on species and size of flow-through system
- factors of production.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What could happen if a flow-through facility were constructed in a flood zone?
- What are the consequences of poor site selection?
- Why use a flow-through system over another system?
- Why is maintenance important?
- What are some causes of crop loss?
- What are some preventative measures for reducing crop loss in flow-through systems?
- What are some water quality issues associated with a flow-through system?