Biofilters are commonly used in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), but due to their limitations, innovators are busy developing viable alternatives – such as electro-oxidation – or improvements, such as electrocoagulation and UASB reactors.
RAS is widely used for rearing fingerlings, however, its ability to efficiently produce market-sized fish such as salmon remains a subject of debate.
In a typical recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), a series of treatment processes are used to maintain the required water quality levels and also to sustain the growth of cultured fish species, while maintaining very low water exchange rates. A critical aspect of the treatment process is biofiltration.
Biofilters are commonly used in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), but due to their limitations, innovators are busy developing viable alternative solutions – such as electro-oxidation – or improvements, such as electrocoagulation and UASB reactors. Shrimp — Water & environment Global warming alters the gut microbiota of Pacific whiteleg shrimp by restructuring enterotypes, increasing the risk of diseases su[...] In modern shrimp farming, there's a rather "painful" reality that many farmers still haven't accepted: Risk mitigation doesn't lie i[...] Yellow mouth disease (often accompanied by yellow gills) is an indication that the pond environment is at low salinity (5ppt) or exp[...]Frequently asked questions on this topic
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