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ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2024

A Review on Biofloc System Technology, History, Types, and Future Economical Perceptions in Aquaculture.

Bilal Raza, Zhongming Zheng, Wen Yang

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Review in Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Feasibility of Rainbow Trout (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026
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  6. The versatility ofAnimal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2025
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  7. Article
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  10. Evaluation of Yellow Mealworm (Aquaculture nutrition · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Bilal RazaSchool of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.
Zhongming ZhengSchool of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.
Wen YangSchool of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0783-8001

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 42206145Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project of Ningbo 202002N3049
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Given the scarcity of water and land resources, coupled with the competitive nature of aquaculture, the long-term viability of this industry will depend on strategies for vertical development. This involves enhancing production environments, increasing productivity, and advancing aquaculture technologies. The use of biofloc technology offers a potential solution to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts and the heavy reliance on fishmeal in the aquaculture sector. This method is designed to effectively assimilate inorganic nitrogen found in aquaculture wastewater, thereby enhancing water quality. Additionally, this process produces microbial protein, which can serve as a viable supplemental feed for aquatic animals. Furthermore, this technique has the potential to reduce the feed conversion ratio, thereby lowering overall production costs. This article provides an overview of the evolving field of biofloc system technology within aquaculture. In this study, we will examine the historical development and various types of biofloc systems, as well as the factors that influence their effectiveness. Finally, we will explore the economic potential of implementing biofloc systems in aquaculture.

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aquaculturebiofloc technologyfuture economicssustainability

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PMID38791706
PMCPMC11117240

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