Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of varying salinity levels on bacterial communities that influence the maturation of the biofloc technology (BFT) system in Penaeus vannamei culture. The experiment involved four water treatments with different salinities: seawater from the Arabian...
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| author | Shaikha Y. Al-Sayegh Victor Torres Rosas Ponnumony Vethamony Nor Azman Kasan Hon Jung Liew Mhd Ikhwanuddin Zulfa Ali Al Disi Hadil Elsayed Jassim A. Al-Khayat |
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| description | The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of varying salinity levels on bacterial communities that influence the maturation of the biofloc technology (BFT) system in Penaeus vannamei culture. The experiment involved four water treatments with different salinities: seawater from the Arabian Gulf with 44 ppt (M44), seawater diluted to 22 ppt (M22), well water with 22 ppt (W22), and seawater diluted to 11 ppt (M11). The study was conducted in triplicate using a completely randomized design, with a stocking density of 240 shrimps m−3 for 45 days until BFT reached a mature state. Water quality parameters were monitored daily, and the bacterial communities in the biofloc system were evaluated every 15 days. The results showed that salinity impacts both the water parameters and the nutritional composition of the biofloc culture. Bacteria that convert ammonia to nitrite matured more rapidly at low salinity (11 ppt), while bacteria that convert nitrite to nitrate matured faster at high salinity (44 ppt). Additionally, this study shows that microbial communities can shift significantly through the maturation process depending on competitive dynamics and the metabolic requirements of bacteria. This study indicates the crucial role of salinity in affecting the microbial community and maturation functionality of the BFT. The results further highlight the significance of preserving a varied and well-balanced bacterial community in biofloc aquaculture systems to optimize nitrification and water quality control. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fcae25bd95b64b8db1f7314a6c91eb762025-02-06T05:12:10ZengElsevierAquaculture Reports2352-51342025-03-0140102568Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communitiesShaikha Y. Al-Sayegh0Victor Torres Rosas1Ponnumony Vethamony2Nor Azman Kasan3Hon Jung Liew4Mhd Ikhwanuddin5Zulfa Ali Al Disi6Hadil Elsayed7Jassim A. Al-Khayat8Qatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, QatarQatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar; Corresponding author.Qatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, QatarHigher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropica Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 21030, MalaysiaHigher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropica Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 21030, MalaysiaHigher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropica Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 21030, MalaysiaQatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, QatarQatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, QatarQatar University, Environmental Science Center, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, QatarThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of varying salinity levels on bacterial communities that influence the maturation of the biofloc technology (BFT) system in Penaeus vannamei culture. The experiment involved four water treatments with different salinities: seawater from the Arabian Gulf with 44 ppt (M44), seawater diluted to 22 ppt (M22), well water with 22 ppt (W22), and seawater diluted to 11 ppt (M11). The study was conducted in triplicate using a completely randomized design, with a stocking density of 240 shrimps m−3 for 45 days until BFT reached a mature state. Water quality parameters were monitored daily, and the bacterial communities in the biofloc system were evaluated every 15 days. The results showed that salinity impacts both the water parameters and the nutritional composition of the biofloc culture. Bacteria that convert ammonia to nitrite matured more rapidly at low salinity (11 ppt), while bacteria that convert nitrite to nitrate matured faster at high salinity (44 ppt). Additionally, this study shows that microbial communities can shift significantly through the maturation process depending on competitive dynamics and the metabolic requirements of bacteria. This study indicates the crucial role of salinity in affecting the microbial community and maturation functionality of the BFT. The results further highlight the significance of preserving a varied and well-balanced bacterial community in biofloc aquaculture systems to optimize nitrification and water quality control.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006562NitrificationSustainabilityWhite shrimpBacteriaIntegrated aquaculture |
| spellingShingle | Shaikha Y. Al-Sayegh Victor Torres Rosas Ponnumony Vethamony Nor Azman Kasan Hon Jung Liew Mhd Ikhwanuddin Zulfa Ali Al Disi Hadil Elsayed Jassim A. Al-Khayat Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities Aquaculture Reports Nitrification Sustainability White shrimp Bacteria Integrated aquaculture |
| title | Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| title_full | Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| title_fullStr | Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| title_short | Maturation of the biofloc system in Penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| title_sort | maturation of the biofloc system in penaeus vannamei culture under different salinities and its effects on the microbial communities |
| topic | Nitrification Sustainability White shrimp Bacteria Integrated aquaculture |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513424006562 |
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