India's aquaculture sector crossed 9 million tonnes annual production — second only to China. HDPE nets are at the heart of every profitable fish farm, from Karnataka's inland tanks to Andhra Pradesh's coastal prawn ponds.
Types of Aquaculture Nets
1. Cage Nets (Open Water / Reservoir Farming)
Floating cage nets confine fish (rohu, catla, pangasius, tilapia) in rivers and reservoirs while allowing natural water flow. Requirements:
- Mesh: 20–50mm for grow-out cages; 5–10mm for fingerling cages
- Material: HDPE knotless braided (anti-biofouling recommended)
- Shape: Square 4m×4m×4m or hexagonal 6m diameter (standard India)
2. Pond Lining Nets
Prevent escape and keep pond edges clean. Fine mesh HDPE woven fabric, 0.5mm aperture.
3. Hapa Nets (Nursery/Breeding)
Small mesh (0.5–2mm) PE nets suspended inside ponds for fry nursery and broodstock management.
4. Bird Exclusion Nets (Over Ponds)
50mm HDPE UV-A nets stretched over pond surface — prevents kingfisher, heron and cormorant predation. Critical for prawn and ornamental fish farms.
| Net Type | Mesh | Material | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow-out cage | 25–50mm | HDPE knotless | Market-size fish confinement |
| Fingerling cage | 5–10mm | HDPE fine knotless | Young fish nursery |
| Hapa net | 0.5–2mm | PE monofilament | Breeding, fry |
| Pond bird net | 50mm | HDPE UV-A | Predator exclusion |
Russea™ supplies aquaculture nets to fish farmers in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha. Contact for farm-specific quote →