Aquaculture Consulting · Florida, USA · Worldwide

Aquaculture consulting from first plan to full production

Aquaco Advisors LLC helps companies plan, build, and operate aquaculture projects that run efficiently, control costs, and get product to market. Hire us for end-to-end support or for one specific task. Either way, our advice comes from 11 years of hands-on industry experience.

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  • 11 years in aquaculture
  • RAS, LSS, sea cage & hatchery experience
  • Worldwide client base
Aquaculture consultant Joe Cardenas weighing juvenile pompano beside a netted grow-out tank at the Aquaco land-based marine RAS facility in Florida
Founder Joe Cardenas at the Aquaco LLC land-based marine RAS facility in Florida.
Why bring in an aquaculture consultant?

The smartest projects get expert input early

Asking for outside help can feel like admitting you don't have every answer. In our experience, it works the other way. The aquaculture projects that succeed over the long term usually bring in experienced people before small decisions turn into expensive ones.

Getting that input early protects your budget, keeps your timeline on track, and gives your project a stronger foundation. It's what careful, well-run projects do. To see what that support looks like, read what an aquaculture consultant actually does or the questions to answer before building a fish farm.

Read: Why early expert input saves time and money

We help you

  • Run your operation more efficiently
  • Save money during planning and construction
  • Get your product to market
  • Reduce day-to-day operating costs

Clients range from small farms to government agencies to major international projects. Learn about our experience.

Featured service

Aquaculture feasibility studies

A feasibility study can mean the savings of millions of dollars on an aquaculture project. Before you raise money or break ground, I test whether your project works and give you the evidence funders ask for.

Learn about feasibility studies
  • Market acceptance & pricing
  • Production model for your harvest goals
  • Operating costs & true margin
  • Free cash flow for lenders & partners
  • Accurate CapEx for your bio plan
  • Site suitability & permitting
Services

Support for every phase of your aquaculture project

Hire us for the whole journey or for a single task. Each service below can be booked on its own.

Florida Trend magazine October 2016 cover story Finny Business about Florida fish farming, with fish farmer Joseph Cardenas pictured in the table of contents
Florida Trend, October 2016: the “Finny Business” cover story on Florida aquaculture featured fish farmer Joseph Cardenas.
Our story

We've built, financed, and run a commercial RAS farm ourselves

In 2015, our founder, Joe Cardenas, started Aquaco LLC to build a commercial-scale, land-based marine recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility raising sustainable seafood in Florida. He took it through every stage and achieved a successful exit in 2025.

  1. Business plan & capital raise: turning an idea into a fundable project
  2. Site selection & construction: building a commercial-scale marine RAS
  3. Day-to-day operations: running the farm and selling the product
  4. 2025: successful exit, then the launch of Aquaco Advisors LLC

Aquaco Advisors LLC exists to share that hands-on experience, and the industry relationships built along the way, with the next generation of aquaculture projects.

As featured in Florida Trend RASTECH Magazine See the coverage

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Experience

Who we work with, and where

Clients

  • Small farms and private groups
  • Government operations and agencies
  • Public zoos and aquariums
  • Major international projects

Systems

Global reach

Based in Florida, serving clients worldwide. Recent projects span:

  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • Africa
  • Australia
Why Aquaco Advisors LLC

Honest, unbiased advice backed by a strong network

Resources you can tap into

Over years in the industry we've built relationships with vendors, suppliers, and industry experts. When you work with us, you get that network and a team approach.

Modern technology, proven practice

We combine the latest aquaculture technology with proven systems and husbandry practices, so you're not betting your project on an untested idea.

Honest and unbiased

If you're the kind of decision-maker who gathers answers from several sources before committing, good. We think you'll recognize straight, unbiased advice when you hear it.

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FAQ

Common questions about aquaculture consulting

What does Aquaco Advisors LLC do?

Aquaco Advisors LLC is an aquaculture consulting firm based in Florida. We help companies through the planning, execution, and operating phases of aquaculture projects so they run more efficiently, save money, get product to market, and reduce day-to-day operating costs. See the full list of services.

Can I hire an aquaculture consultant for just one task?

Yes. Every service, from a business plan or site selection to equipment selection or staff training, can be hired on its own. You can also bring us in for end-to-end support.

What types of aquaculture systems do you work with?

All system types, including recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), life support systems (LSS), sea cage operations, and land-based hatcheries and grow-out facilities.

Where do you work?

We're based in Florida, USA, and serve clients worldwide. Recent projects span the United States, Mexico, Canada, Africa, and Australia.

When is the best time to bring in an aquaculture consultant?

As early as possible. The biggest cost drivers of a project are decided during planning, when changes are cheapest. Read why early expert input saves time and money.

Let's talk about your project

Whether you're still at the idea stage, in the middle of construction, or looking to cut operating costs, a conversation is the best first step.

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