Aquaculture nets and cages make catching fish and other inhabitants of an aquaculture facility easier and more time efficient. In some cases, these nets and cages are anchored in one spot. Other times, aquaculture farmers use them to catch and transport fish.

Making sure that you have aquaculture cages, nets and netting for every need allows you to accommodate almost every customer who comes to you. When you are stocking your store, consider these options:

1. Appeal to aquaculture hobbyists and professionals by offering a wide selection of aquaculture nets.

2. Make catching aquatic inhabitants easier for your customers by selling aquatic cages for every need.

3. Help your customers protect their ponds and tanks or build their own nets and cages by offering aquatic netting.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Sell various aquaculture nets

Nets for aquaculture use range in size from small to enormous. Some of these aquaculture nets are hand held while others are attached to machines to move them around the pond or facility. Offering a variety of aquaculture nets allows you to provide nets to any customer.

I recommend: LaBrake's Garden Path & Pond has a large selection of aquatic nets. Some of the nets are customizable. They also offer net soak chemicals to keep the nets clean and sanitary. That Pet Place offers various aquatic nets. You can find nets for small aqua farm operations or nets for large ponds. This company also offers skimmer nets to help keep debris out of the water. Free shipping is offered on some large orders.

Stock a variety of aquaculture cages

Sometimes, using aquaculture cages makes more sense than using a net. When dealing with amphibians such as frogs or large carnivores such as sharks, catching them in a cage is the best option. You may have a customer that needs an aquaculture floating cage while another customer needs an aquaculture fish cage. Having a varied selection of aquaculture cages allows you to meet the needs of many customers.

I recommend: Harrietta Hills has aquaculture net cages to fit almost any need. This company has trap type net cages for turtles and fish of all sizes. In addition, most of the nets, traps and net cages can be customized to your specifications. Catch N Bait Supply offers bait and hold cages for aquaculture in various weights, shapes and sizes. This company offers shipping discounts on most orders.

Consider selling aquaculture netting

Customers may come to you when they need special aquaculture nets and cages. Consider building these special requests yourself or offering the supplies for the customer to build them. You should also carry netting for customers to use to protect their ponds or tanks from predators such as birds and rabbits.

I recommend: Aquatic Eco-Systems has loose aquaculture netting to make specialized aquaculture nets and cages. Some of this loose netting can be used to cover the ponds or aquaculture tanks to prevent predators from eating the inhabitants. Memphis Net & Twine offers bulk aquaculture netting. The netting is sold in rolls at or below wholesale prices. This netting can be used to make the floating cage aquaculture professionals use to catch surface feeders.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider selling braces and tie outs for customers who are building their own aquaculture nets and cages.