Background
Biofloc technology makes it possible to minimize water exchange and water usage in aquaculture systems through maintaining adequate water quality within the culture unit, while producing low cost bioflocs rich in protein through C:N ratio manipulation, which in turn can serve as additional protein for aquatic organisms (Crab et al., 2007, 2009, 2010, 2010a). Compared to conventional water treatment technologies used in aquaculture, biofloc technology provides a more economical alternative (decrease of water treatment expenses in the order of 30%), and additionally, a potential gain on feed expenses, making it a low-cost sustainable constituent to future aquaculture development (De Schryver et al., 2008; Avnimelech, 2009).
Key Activities
Biofloc Unit Development
Development of renewable energy based zero water exchange indoor biofloc units for biosecurity, nutrient recycling and extended crop period with climate control
Biofloc Reactor Development
Development of a biofloc reactor in which the excess sludge can be processed to produce micro floc meal and incorporate that in the diet
Floc Formulation and Biofloc Reactor
Quality Floc Production
Optimum conditions for micro floc meal production in Ex- situ using 2 bio flocculating agents were optimized. In-situ biofloc optimization study was carried ...
Release Pattern of Nutrients
Growth and feed utilization parameters of GIFT tilapia were recorded to be significantly higher in in-situ biofloc system
Dev and Fabrication of Biofloc Unit and Reactor
A biofloc reactor was designed and fabricated and the process optimization of important parameters for floc development was carried out.
Meet the Biofloc Team
