PROSTAR-WS: The Ultimate Probiotic Solution for Aquaculture
The accumulation of waste compounds favours the growth of potentially harmful microorganisms while impacting the performance of farmed species. As water quality plays an important role, it is of great value to understand the various interactions taking place within the ponds. The accumulation and degradation of organic waste in the pond increases the consumption of oxygen (O2) and production of waste compounds such as ammonia (NH3), nitrites (NO2-) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S), which can lead to a phytoplankton bloom. The massive growth of phytoplankton can further deplete oxygen during the night and contribute to a phytoplankton bloom crash. All these factors contribute to the contamination of water and soil, creating favourable conditions for pathogens to grow and affecting the condition of shrimp. Under such poor conditions, shrimp face higher levels of stress and are more susceptible to disease, which could result in poor growth or a failed crop through disease outbreaks. Bioremediation is a natural science-based approach using benign bacterial species to control the accumulation of organic matter. Bioremediation bacteria within PROSTAR-WS, utilize the organic matter as a source of nutrients. This reduces the amount of waste accumulating in the pond. By the production of enzymes these bacteria degrade accumulated organic matter and offer the shrimp and fish a healthy ecosystem.
