Comparative Evaluation of Traditional Aquaculture vs. Geomembrane-Lined Aquaculture Systems: Ecological, Operational, and Economic Perspectives

Key Comparison Parameters:

1. Environmental Adaptability

• Traditional: Natural ecosystem integration (biodiversity index >2.5)

• Geomembrane: Controlled aquatic environment (DO maintained at 5-7 mg/L)

2. Infrastructure & Efficiency

• Traditional: 5-10 ha land use per production unit

• Geomembrane: 30% higher stocking density in same footprint

3. Disease Management

• Traditional: 25-40% annual pathogen exposure risk

• Geomembrane:<10% pathogen transmission through barrier protection

4. Economic Viability

• Traditional: $8,000-12,000/ha setup cost

• Geomembrane: $15,000-25,000/ha initial investment with 20% lower operational costs

Technical Value Proposition:
This study demonstrates how geomembrane systems:

• Reduce water exchange requirements by 60%

• Enable precise feeding efficiency (FCR ≤1.5)

• Provide 3-5 year ROI through production intensification

(Note: Title optimized for aquaculture engineers and farm operators, featuring measurable performance indicators for system selection.)

Alternative Title Options:

1. "Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: Performance Comparison Between Earthen Ponds and Geomembrane Containment Systems"

2. "Closed vs. Open Aquaculture: Quantitative Analysis of Geomembrane Technology in Modern Fish Farming"

3. "Aquaculture Infrastructure Revolution: Cost-Benefit Assessment of Geomembrane Adoption"

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