Multiplication centers
From broodstock to shipment: multiplication centers that guarantee perfectly traceable and homogeneous egg production.
Trout eggs with high genetic potential
Our multiplication centers are the sites where broodstock fish are raised, with the aim of rearing the breeders from the egg under optimal conditions. These strategic sites form the core of our embryonated rainbow trout egg production, ensuring genetic continuity and the performance of our strains.
Our selection center supplies the best eggs with high genetic potential. This precise selection work ensures the transmission of the best characteristics in terms of growth, robustness, and flesh quality.
Two years of farming are required for them to become the new broodstock that will produce Aqualande Origins eggs, shipped worldwide.
This complete cycle, from egg to broodstock, guarantees perfect control of traceability and genetic homogeneity unmatched on the market.
Our three multiplication sites are located in different French geographic areas, each with water characteristics specific to its region.
These three sites are also the shipping points for our embryonated eggs to our fish farms within the Aqualande Group, as well as to our clients worldwide.
This geographic distribution makes it possible to ensure continuous and stable production of fish eggs throughout the year, regardless of climate or season.
Our strain is selected for its robustness and adaptability to a wide range of farming conditions.
These qualities make our rainbow trout eggs a preferred choice for fish farmers seeking robust, high-performing fish adapted to different farming environments.
The three Aqualande Origins multiplication centers
Casteljaloux
The Casteljaloux site, located in Lot-et-Garonne (47), has a farming volume of 2,100 m³ with an average stock of 110 tonnes, distributed across 9 photoperiods to spread production. The water flowing through our tanks comes from a spring with an average flow rate of 300 liters per second, a temperature of 12.5°C (with little variation), and a pH of 7.4.
Its hatchery, also supplied by spring water, has a cold circuit (water cooling) allowing incubation temperatures between 6° and 12.5°C for 130 incubators.
This site perfectly illustrates our control of the farming cycle: water quality, adjusted photoperiod, and thermal control ensure optimal conditions for the production of high-quality trout eggs.
Sorgues
The Sorgues site, located in Aveyron (12), has a farming volume of 2,100 m³, with an average stock of 110 tonnes, divided into 6 photoperiods. The water is drawn directly from a spring, with an average flow rate of 500 liters per second, a temperature of 11°C year-round, and a pH of 7.3.
The hatchery is also supplied by water from this spring and has a temperature-adjustable circuit to incubate the eggs between 6° and 11°C for 150 incubators.
This site benefits from remarkable thermal stability, guaranteeing ideal incubation conditions and regular production of embryonated eggs throughout the year.
Pissos
The Pissos site, located in the Landes (40), has a farming volume of 1,100 m³ with an average stock of 50 tonnes, divided into 5 photoperiods.
The water comes from a river with a small watershed; the average flow rate is 120 liters per second, the temperature ranges from 4 to 20°C, which limits the production period, with a pH of 6.3.
The hatchery is supplied by a borehole; the eggs are incubated between 6 and 12°C in 60 incubators.
This site benefits from natural thermal diversity, which makes it possible to adapt production to the seasonal needs of fish farmers and to strengthen the robustness of the reared strains.
An optimized logistics organization for France and international markets
Our multiplication centers operate in synergy to meet the needs of our partner fish farmers.
Aqualande Origins rainbow trout eggs are shipped to our own farms as well as to professional clients worldwide, in compliance with strict sanitary standards.
Each batch is identified and tracked to guarantee complete transparency, from spawning to delivery.
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of an Aqualande Origins trout egg multiplication center?
Our multiplication centers are the sites where broodstock fish are raised, with the purpose of rearing trout breeders from the egg under optimal conditions.
They ensure the continuity of genetic selection, sanitary quality, and the performance of future broodstock.
2. Where are our multiplication centers located?
Our multiplication centers are all located in France, in Aveyron, Lot-et-Garonne, and the Landes, with ideal conditions to produce quality eggs all year round.
This strategic location across several hydrological basins guarantees genetic diversity and supply security.
3. What are the specific features of our multiplication centers?
Supplied by a spring or a river, they all offer an excellent environment for egg production.
Each center is equipped with state-of-the-art thermal control and sorting systems, ensuring an excellent sanitary level.
4. Does egg quality differ from one center to another?
All our sites are equipped with ultra-high-performance sorting machines, and our teams are trained, ensuring an optimal level of quality regardless of the origin of the eggs.
The standardization of our quality control procedures guarantees identical performance for all our Aqualande Origins rainbow trout eggs.
5. From which center are our customers’ orders shipped?
Orders are allocated according to the available stock at each of our sites and based on seasonality. The center as well as the batches are indicated on the delivery note to ensure traceability.
This rigorous logistics organization allows us to respond quickly to demand while maintaining a high level of quality and reliability.