Summary:
Facing emerging viral problems
and rising energy costs, the use
of biofloc technology in biosecure
systems offers an answer for sustainable
shrimp aquaculture. The
main attributes of biofloc systems
in reducing disease risk include
the fact that low water exchange
improves pathogen exclusion.
The aeration that keeps bioflocs
suspended provides stable water
quality. The diverse and stable
microbial community stimulates
shrimp immune systems and
limits the development of opportunistic
species. The suspended
biofloc is also available as feed for
shrimp.