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ABSTRACT

Biofloc technology is an eco-friendly approach. The microbial community in biofloc system is able to utilize dissolved nitrogen leached from fish excreta and convert them into microbial protein. Fishmeal being used in aquaculture production systems as a protein source for the formulation of fish feed, can be significantly replaced by biofloc meal. Biofloc meal could be utilized in brooder and larval feed to obtain better reproductive/growth performance. Consumption of microorganisms in this system reduces FCR and subsequently costs of feed, and therefore, this technology can decrease overall cost of fish production. It can play a significant role in providing foods and nutritional security to the resource poor people.

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Biofloc technology For sustainable aquaculture production.pdf