INFLUENCE OF PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENTS ON WATER QUALITY IN INTENSIVE FISH FARMING CONDITIONS
Keywords:
probiotics, aquaculture, water quality, ammonium nitrogen, nitrites, intensive fish farming.Abstract
The intensive development of modern aquaculture is accompanied by increasing anthropogenic pressure on the aquatic environment, resulting in the accumulation of organic matter and toxic nitrogen compounds as well as deterioration of water quality parameters. These changes negatively affect fish physiological condition, productivity, and the overall stability of aquaculture systems. Therefore, the search for environmentally safe and effective approaches to water quality management in intensive fish farming remains highly relevant.
The aim of this study is to summarize and systematically analyze scientific data on the effects of probiotic supplementation on water quality and the performance of intensive aquaculture systems. The research was conducted through the analysis, comparison, and synthesis of data from national and international scientific publications focusing on the use of probiotic microorganisms in fish farming.
The results of the analysis indicate that probiotic supplementation contributes to a reduction in ammonium nitrogen and nitrite concentrations in water, stabilization of acid–base balance, and a decrease in organic load in intensive aquaculture systems. Improved water quality parameters are associated with increased fish survival, enhanced growth rates, and improved feed utilization efficiency.
The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of applying the summarized findings to justify the use of probiotic supplements in intensive fish farming practices aimed at improving water quality and increasing system productivity. It is concluded that probiotics represent a promising biotechnological tool for maintaining water quality stability in aquaculture.
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