Microorganisms (MOs) are an important member of any aquaculture system. The MOs in the
BFT (Biofloc Technology) system are also crucial, diverse and therefore have different roles …

Finding high-value alternative protein sources for sparing fish meal (FM) in aquafeeds is one
of the primary goals of nutritionists to sustainable development of the aquaculture industry …

Biofloc technology (BFT), initially adapted for shrimp farming in the 1970s, represents a
sophisticated ecosystem of microorganisms designed to enhance aquaculture productivity …

The family Rhodobacteraceae is a major core bacterial group in the gut of Pacific white
shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) and its abundance can be stimulated by the carbohydrates (eg …

Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) were grown in a biofloc rearing systems with
(control treatment) or without sugarcane bagasse (SB treatment), with 3 replicate systems …

Biofloc technology (BFT) as an efficient aquaculture alternative is attracting attention for
boosting biosecurity with minimal water exchange and reduced feed intake. BFT relies on …

Prebiotics and probiotics have shown a number of beneficial impacts preventing diseases in
cultured shrimps. Complex soluble carbohydrates are considered ideal for fostering …

Global demand for animal protein has increased dramatically due to the exponential
development of the human population, which in turn led to intensification of aquaculture …

Applying an external carbohydrate source to stimulate heterotrophic bacteria growth in
biofloc systems is a common practice which could be simplified by combining the …

While microbiota need to consume organic carbon to maintain water quality, commercial
aquaculture feed produces a post-feeding waste with a carbon to nitrogen ratio that is too …