However, nitrification was very frequently found in in situ
BFT aquaculture systems (Avnimelech, 2012). Nitrification in a BFT
aquaculture system is adequate for water quality control but not
suitable for reusing N. In the current study, the dissolved inorganic
nitrogen dynamics of a lab-scale SBR to treat SS from a RAS stocking
Scortum barcoo were explored. The main objective of this study was
to evaluate some of the principle processes enabling the operation
of in sequencing batch reactors using biofloc technology to treat
aquaculture sludge and focused on the reuse of nitrogen in aquaculture
sludge. This work represents the first part of the requisite
comprehensive research and development efforts.