1. We expect to be able to develop economical, fully functional solids removal gear that can be fitted to
floating and ground-based IPRS units.
2. We expect to be able to accurately illustrate the impacts on fish and the pond environment when solids
removal is conducted by an automated evacuation system.
3. We expect make an accurate economic comparison and analysis of the feed including the guar within the
IPRS producing fish at both experimental and commercial levels.
4. We expect to be able to determine the utility and efficacy of a solids removal system and the physical and
nutritional qualities of those collected solids and possible means and ends for their re-utilization.
5. We expect to model a partial mass balance of the fish, plant, biogas production that can be used for
planning future soy-based feed fish operations.
6. We expect to be able to determine the efficiency and value of what was once called a waste item from fish
production systems. A cost-benefit analysis will be conducted on the anaerobic digestor capital costs
compared to the benefits derived (biogas; horticultural inputs such as organic fertilizer; and
vegetable/ornamental products).
7. We will communicate findings to the fish grower community in the mid-south, nation and world as well as to USB/USSEC and the scientific community through presentation of data at professional meetings.