text: * Reduced water requirements as compared to raceway or pond aquaculture systems.
  * Reduced land needs due to the high stocking density
  * Site selection flexibility and independence from a large, clean water source.
  * Reduction in wastewater effluent volume.
  * Increased biosecurity and ease in treating disease outbreaks.
  * Ability to closely monitor and control environmental conditions to maximize production efficiency. Similarly, independence from weather and variable environmental conditions.