What is it about?
This study explores how Biofloc Technology (BFT) can make tilapia fingerling production more sustainable and cost-effective for commercial farms. We compared BFT systems, using different common carbon sources like corn flour, wheat flour, and sugar, against a traditional farming method. BFT creates a microbial environment that helps convert waste into a natural food source for the fish and recycles nutrients. Our research shows that BFT significantly reduces the need for expensive commercial feed and drastically cuts water usage compared to conventional methods, while still producing high-quality fingerlings. This offers a promising, eco-friendly approach to lower production costs and environmental impact in tilapia aquaculture.
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Why is it important?
This research offers a sustainable solution for tilapia fingerling production, significantly reducing water consumption and feed costs while maintaining fish quality, crucial for industry profitability and environmental stewardship.
Perspectives
Future studies should optimize specific carbon sources and feeding strategies for BFT, potentially exploring local agricultural by-products to further reduce costs. We also need to assess long-term BFT system stability and explore its applicability to other aquaculture species, aiming for wider adoption of this eco-friendly and economically beneficial technology.
Dr. Anselmo Miranda-Baeza
Universidad Estatal de Sonora
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This page is a summary of: Biofloc technology (BFT) applied to tilapia fingerlings production using different carbon sources: Emphasis on commercial applications, Aquaculture, March 2019, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.11.057.
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