Aquaculture
Water stays in circulation longer in a recirculating system than in a flow-through system. Species, stocking density and feeding practices also shape the conditions in which a microbial product is used. A focused product choice starts with these system details and the intended application.
Applications
Aquaculture is not a single application. A land-based recirculating system, an open flow-through system and a nursery phase each place different demands on a microbial product. That is why we start from the system, not from the product.
In recirculating systems (RAS), biological filtration, water volume and organic load are central. In open or flow-through systems, water temperature, varying inflow and season play a larger part.
In the hatchery and nursery phase, volumes are often small, dosing precise and agreements on use strict. Product form and packaging follow from that.
Decision criteria
Six points we go through in every aquaculture project.
Recirculating, flow-through or pond, and the size of the system, determine how a product can be applied.
The species farmed and the stocking density steer the load and the demands on the water.
Feeding regime and waste streams determine how much organic material the system handles.
Fresh, brackish or salt water, temperature and pH determine which microorganisms come into consideration.
The farming system sets how a product is added: recirculating, flow-through and pond systems differ, and so do the form and packaging.
Use in aquaculture can be subject to rules per country and species. We discuss this up front; responsibility stays with the brand owner.
Approach
We start from your market and farming system.
Which farming systems, species and target group do you want to serve?
Water conditions, load, dosing and agreements on use.
With our microbiological expertise and strain bank we choose organisms and formulation.
A smaller batch for introduction under your brand, with room to scale up afterwards.
CFU (colony-forming units) and quality are checked, after which delivery follows.
Frequently asked questions
That depends on system, species and water conditions. We discuss per project whether a product suits recirculating systems, flow-through systems or a nursery phase.
The brand owner decides positioning and claims. We discuss up front what is technically and legally relevant for the application.
Next step
Tell us which farming system and market you want to develop for. Then we determine the first route together, including a pilot.