Biofloc Farming Expert
The technique of growing aquatic plants and animals in big containers that replicate their natural environment by the introduction of particulate organic matter like phytoplankton, bacteria and grazers of the bacteria
What is it used for?
Culture endangered species
Breeding fish and shellfish cultures
Farm aquatic plants like seaweed and more
Benefits of Biofloc Farming
Cost-effective
Sustainable
Environment-friendly
How is it done?
#1 Setting Up Tank - Be Mindful of Factors Responsible for Growth
Position of sunlight
Temperature of the place
Ventilation of the place
#2 Aeration
Placing aerators in an orderly fashion ensures a laminar and quiet flow, thus saving energy and money
#3 Selection of Species
Choose most biologically efficient species depending on culture, water and conditions
#4 Periodic Review
Analyse the growth performance at regular intervals of 15 days
#5 Optimisation
Learn optimisation of carbon and nitrogen to prevent ammonia peaks at later stages of production process
Successful Running of System Needs
Regular monitoring of water
Calculating and recording growth rate
Analysing stock survival
Clean-up
How to become?
All you need is a simple certification course in Biofloc Farming
Types of jobs
Position in any of the renowned fishing conglomerates looking forward to changing over to sustainable and more reliable forms of fishing
In Research centres and foundations studying and protecting aquatic wildlife
Or start your own enterprise!
Is Biofloc Farming Profitable?
Absolutely, it has almost entirely replaced open pond fish farming in India.