The Microbiome
Nature has a Remarkable Way of Regulating Itself
Marine bacteria play a vital role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems. In aquaculture, these microorganisms are the key to unlocking cost-effective and accessible practices for optimal fish health. Marine bacteria break down waste, reduce harmful pathogens, and recycle nutrients, which promotes healthy fish growth. This is The Microbiome.
By harnessing the power of these microorganisms, aquaculture farmers can reduce their reliance on antibiotics and other chemicals, making their practices more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Cultivating a productive microbiome in an already existing ecosystem is the keystone to a more sustainable and efficient aquaculture industry.
So Where do We Step in?
The ProBio Media
ProBio Media is a unique porous nanoceramic with an exceptionally high surface area that supports an immense amount of beneficial bacteria colonies. Its >80% porosity allows water to flow through, delivering nutrients to the growing bacteria. Flow through the media carries these microbes into the water column, bringing them to marine creatures like fish or shrimp. These colonies help to create healthy and balanced water for marine creatures by speeding up nature’s way of removing waste products from water without chemicals. ProBio Media is used to maintain a high microbial population in the water. This allows for the formation of biofilms on the surfaces of the media and the production of beneficial bacteria needed for bioremediation.
ProBio Media contains a proprietary bacterial blend that includes different types of Bacillus bacteria, providing a wide range of benefits for aquaculture when used properly. These bacterial blends will naturally digest decaying organic material such as fish waste, decaying algae, uneaten food, and other organic matter, which naturally reduces the nutrient load. Several studies have demonstrated the benefits of Bacillus-based products in aquaculture, displaying an improvement in water quality and fish yield with a lower mortality rate using these bacteria.
Bacillus bacteria thrive on decaying organic matter and digest proteins and carbohydrates using enzymes. When ProBio media is used in already established bodies of water, there is sufficient organic matter to sustain the heterotrophic population. The bacteria remove many wastes such as residual food and fecal matter, metabolic by-products (ammonia, nitrite, etc.), fertilizer-derived wastes, waste produced during molting, and collapsing algal blooms. It also breaks down fats, oils, and similar compounds.
The media can support many species of bacteria, including aerobic microbes for nitrification and anaerobic microbes for denitrification. You can achieve visibly clearer water with this naturally super-charged microbiome enhancer, meaning a reduction in organic waste and fewer water changes. Furthermore, known species of bacteria can be seeded in the media, including species that strengthen the gut health of fish which then improves the digestibility of feed, reducing feed conversion ratios.
This all contributes to improving water quality and fish health while generating quick ROI with a reduction in energy demand.
The Data
What You Should Expect:
Less media needed: 1kg of ProBio Media provides 8,000 m3 surface for bacteria growth
Ammonia removed faster: approx. 3.5kg-NH3/m3 can be removed daily
Bacteria strains convert nitrates to nitrogen gas
Enzymes accelerate organic waste breakdown for more rapid oxidation.
Less feed wasted as fish convert feed more efficiently reducing FCR
Better control of pH and faster reduction of nitrogen and organic compounds
Stock more fish with less space requirements
The media serves as a productive bacteria factory that is inoculated with beneficial bacteria, forming colonies many times larger than they would exist otherwise. Flow through the media carries these microbes out into the water column where they circulate throughout the aquaculture.
The ROI
Upwards of 10x the microbial population in water
+20% increase in fish biomass harvest per year
Active colonizable units >100 million CFU
Reduced need for chemical treatments
The ProBio Media boasts a whopping 2,296,257 M2 per M3
Reduce the need of high protein and medicated feeds
Eliminate the need for expensive and energy-intensive biofiltration systems. By using advanced technology and innovative practices we can reduce waste and minimize environmental impact, while improving the health and quality of farmed fish. A more efficient aquaculture system can also reduce the pressure on wild fish populations and help protect marine ecosystems.
The use of natural bacteria improves the growth and survival rates of the fish which translates to higher yields and increased profits. Investing in this alternative solution is a smart choice for fish farmers who want to optimize their returns while also promoting sustainability and responsible farming practices.