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Biofloc fish farming

by Paras Kunwar | 27-08-2020 21:20 recommendations 0

Biofloc fish farming

Aqua culture can be known as rearing or cultivation of aquatic animals, plants for human purpose. It includes breeding rearing and harvesting of both aquatic animals and plants in controlled environment. In Nepalese economy, almost 1% of gross domestic production (GDP) is covered by aquaculture whereas 2.68% of agriculture gross domestic product is covered by it.

Fish is the major component of aquaculture which can be done either in traditional method (earthen pond) or in a sophisticated method (like BioFloc fish farming). In Nepal, fish farming is mostly adopted in terai areas.

Biofloc fish farming is a profitable method of fish farming. It is a low-cost way in which toxic materials for the fish such as ammonia, nitrate and nitrite can be converted into feed. The principle of this technique is to recycle nutrients. From this method Feed given to feed is not wasted in comparison to pond system. Bacteria and microorganism convert feed waste into feed supplement.

It was first started in France and practised in many Asian countries as a commercial method. India, Thailand and Malaysia are progressing from this sector.  In Nepal, research on this sector is not well done and resource are also not available.

Bioflocs are aggregated form of a algae, bacteria, protozoa and other kinds of particular organic matter. Heterotrophic bacteria are the main component of Bio floc. Bio floc converts unused feed and aqua animal faeces into live feed. This profitable method of fish farming is practiced in a tank which comes in various sizes, most common size is of 3 and 4 diameters. And regular aeration should be done.

Biofloc farming cuts all the major costs so that the savings can be really big. Several factors such as huge operational costs of feeding, disposal and discharge of waste sludge will not be problems for this method, Obstacles such as predators, flood, water sewage is not observed. Biofloc systems also reduces the spread of pathogens while also improving the health of fish.

It is important because it is best for small land holders, urban farmers/entrepreneurs. It can be start with small investment. This new scheme aims to help fish farmers as well as young entrepreneurs for the generations of income and livelihood support.

 

 

 

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  • Paras Kunwar says :
    Thank you bindu
    Posted 20-07-2021 14:00

  • Paras Kunwar says :
    thank you sharmila
    Posted 20-07-2021 14:00

  • Paras Kunwar says :
    Thank you asmita
    Posted 20-07-2021 14:00

  • Paras Kunwar says :
    THank you dolma
    Posted 20-07-2021 14:00

  • Bindu Dhakal says :
    Hello Paras,
    Hope you are doing great,
    Thank you so much for your informative report,
    Keep writing,
    Green Cheers,
    Bindu

    Posted 18-07-2021 21:24

  • Sharmila Pandey says :
    Greetings paras,
    I hope you are fine and doing well,
    Thank you for sharing this report
    Keep on sharing,
    Regards,
    Sharmila
    Posted 12-10-2020 19:32

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Greetings paras
    I hope you are doing well
    Very informative report on biofloc farming
    Thank you so much for this report
    Keep writing
    Green Cheers
    Regards
    Asmita Gaire
    Posted 23-09-2020 14:33

  • Dolma Diki Sherpa says :
    Greeting
    Thank you for sharing information about biofloc fish farming. In this technology feed are not wasted so it will be beneficial for farmer.
    Keep writing such report

    Regards
    Dolma
    Posted 30-08-2020 13:48

  • ALOK DHAKAL says :
    Hello Paras,
    Thank you for you report about biofloc farming. This is modern technology now practiced in Nepal. I am eager to know more about this after reading your article.
    Keep writing!!
    Warm regards,
    Alok Dhakal
    Posted 27-08-2020 22:30

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