Impact of probiotic supplementation on water quality and behaviour parameters in Cyprinus carpio

Abstract

The present study was carried out to study the effects of probiotic formulation product, Vapflex Aquafloc Pro on water quality in Cyprinus carpio fish aquaculture system. The observations were taken for a duration of four weeks during which the parameters of ammonia concentration, pH, temperature, total dissolved oxygen and behaviour were considered. All the parameters were greatly controlled in the probiotic treated group as compared to control, indicating beneficial effects of probiotics and efficient recycling of organic waste. The formulation of the product with a suitable carbon source could prove to be very efficient supplement for aquaculture systems.