Hatchery
Southern Cross Sea Farms is one
of a small number of hatcheries
located in the state of Florida.
A number of growers ranging from
backyard operations to
commercial-sized facilities
purchase their seed from us.
Food and Water are vital to the
production of healthy clams.
Clams are sensitive to water quality, and require clean, unpolluted water. In fact, since clams are filter-feeders, they can actually improve the quality of the water where they are farmed. This means that clam farming operations often have a positive impact on coastal environmental health and quality. The brood stock is kept in a conditioning room where temperature is maintained at an even 68 degrees. They stay in tanks of constantly running saltwater that are monitored for cleanliness. When it is time to breed the clams, the feeding process is increased. They are fed higher doses of phytoplankton. This will enhance the production of eggs. Brood stock is placed on a spawn table and the temperature is manipulated from cool to warm.
Clams are sensitive to water quality, and require clean, unpolluted water. In fact, since clams are filter-feeders, they can actually improve the quality of the water where they are farmed. This means that clam farming operations often have a positive impact on coastal environmental health and quality. The brood stock is kept in a conditioning room where temperature is maintained at an even 68 degrees. They stay in tanks of constantly running saltwater that are monitored for cleanliness. When it is time to breed the clams, the feeding process is increased. They are fed higher doses of phytoplankton. This will enhance the production of eggs. Brood stock is placed on a spawn table and the temperature is manipulated from cool to warm.