ANGUILLA BICOLOR BICOLOR (Black Eel) A Popular High-Quality Food from Japan
1. Introduction
The black eel, also known as the Japanese eel (Anguilla Japonica), is a freshwater fish from the Anguillidae family. It resembles an eel with a long, slim body, and is typically dark in color, often black or dark brown.
Black eels are also considered a traditional medicine in Eastern medicine, with effects such as enhancing vitality, improving blood circulation, and strengthening muscles and bones
Black eels are also considered a remedy in traditional Eastern medicine, believed to enhance vitality, improve blood circulation, and strengthen bones and tendons.
While black eels live in freshwater, they migrate to the sea to spawn once they reach maturity. They are nocturnal and avoid light, adapting well to brackish water and capable of moving onto land in search of food.
Biological characteristics:
Shape: Black eels have pointed heads and long bodies, typically growing between 1 to 2 meters in length when fully mature.
Color: Their dark skin helps them blend into their environment.
Reproduction: Black eels have a unique life cycle. They spawn at sea, and the young eels migrate to rivers and streams, where they develop in freshwater until reaching maturity.
2. Characteristics
Black eels are omnivores, with a natural diet of shrimp, small fish, bottom-dwelling animals, and other aquatic organisms. When young, they primarily feed on plankton, including Cladocera and oligochaetes. Black eels grow slowly, reaching only 200 grams in their first year, even with optimal feeding conditions.
The black eel, also known as the Japanese eel, primarily lives in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They have a unique life cycle
Black eels, or Japanese eels, thrive in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They are distinguished from other catfish species by their pointed, flattened heads, small eyes, and lack of pelvic fins. After cooking, their meat is firm and slightly chewy, with thick skin.
3. Nutritional Value
Black eels are considered a premium aquatic delicacy. Their meat is rich in nutrients, including vitamins, protein, iron, and potassium. Known for their nutritional value, black eels are highly regarded for their rich, savory taste and health benefits. In traditional medicine, they are believed to enhance male vitality and kidney health, with a taste comparable to bird’s nest and deer tendon. Black eel liver is also used to treat digestive issues.
Black eel is a highly popular food in many countries, especially in Japanese cuisine.
In Japan, eel is a traditional dish served during holidays and summer, particularly during Doyō no Ushi no Hi, when people believe that eating eel boosts strength in the hot season. Black eel is often prepared in various forms, such as sushi, sashimi, or grilled.
4. Successful Export of Black Eel to Japan Thanks to the Recirculating Water Filtration System
In Vietnam, we had the opportunity to collaborate on the installation of 11 Aquaculture round tanks for Mr. Cơ in Đồng Tháp. He used a recirculating filtration system to raise black eels, saving costs, protecting the environment, and meeting Japanese export standards.
Black eels are farmed at Mr. Co's farm.
At Mr. Co's farm, black eels thrive thanks to tight control of water quality, feed, weather, and stocking density. One of the key factors in their rapid growth is increasing oxygen levels. According to Mr. Co, the eels are raised by channeling river water through a settling tank and a recirculating filtration system. He invested in a Rex oxygen generator, which dissolves oxygen in the water, helping the eels absorb oxygen more efficiently, leading to healthier and faster growth.
The oxygen generation system that Mr. Cơ has invested in thoroughly helps his fish grow faster and healthier during the farming process.
Representatives from our partners visited Mr. Co's farm, tasted grilled eel, and were impressed. They promised to conduct another inspection before placing an order for export to Japan.
5. Aquaculture round tank – A Promising Product for the Future of Black Eel Farming in Japan
AQUA MINA’s Aquaculture round tanks, with their advantages over traditional earthen ponds and concrete tanks, are becoming the top choice for fish farmers and farms.
AQUA MINA distributed exclusively the Aquaculture round tank product in Japan
We are proud to be the leading company in the design, manufacture, and installation of water tanks in Vietnam. With an experienced and highly skilled team, AQUA MINA is committed to providing the best support to customers.
Key advantages include:
The use of HDPE tarpaulin, 0.75mm thick, made in Vietnam, with a 5-year warranty against natural degradation.
Completely above-ground installation with a galvanized welded steel mesh frame, 5mm mesh wires, and 10cm spacing, coated with rust-resistant paint for long-term outdoor durability.
Secured with 3-4 plastic-coated steel cables, 10mm in diameter, for enhanced stability.
Capacities ranging from 34 to 60 cubic meters, ideal for farming various fish species, including tilapia, red tilapia, catfish, and high-value species like eel or loach.
A durable galvanized welded steel mesh frame, eco-friendly HDPE tarpaulin for water containment, and a dual-flange system with a shut-off valve for quick and easy water drainage.
Compact packaging and pre-fabrication for easy transport and installation, saving time.
We are fortunate and proud to have conquered the Japanese market, one of the most demanding markets globally, with strict product quality standards. The exclusive distribution agreement for the Aquaculture round tank, signed in Osaka, Japan, marks a significant milestone for AQUA MINA, opening breakthrough opportunities in the global aquaculture market.
AQUA MINA is the first company in Vietnam to export Aquaculture round tanks to the Japanese market.
Over the past 10 years, our partner REX has researched and used the Aquaculture round tank product, investing in the aquaculture sector to support Japanese eel and black eel farmers in Japan, helping them increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Contact AQUA MINA for consultation and to supply floating round tanks and aquaculture equipment for high-tech shrimp farming operations.
- Address: No. 685 Highway 1A, Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tell: 1800 6071 (Toll-free)
- Email: sales@aquamina.com.vn or oversea@aquamina.com.vn
Exclusive Distributor of AQUA MINA in Japan:
REX INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD
- Address: 1-9-3 Hishiya-Higashi, Higashi-Osaka 578-0948 JAPAN
- Email: kimakubo@rexind.co.jp
- Tel: +81-(0)72-961-9893
- Website: www.rexind.co.jp/e/
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