By: Aimi Zabidi, Fatimah Md Yusoff, Nurul Amin, Nur Jasmin Mohd Yaminudin, Puvaneswari Puvanasundram and Murni Marlina Abd Karim

Article Prepared By: Farah Izana Abdullah

Streptococcosis is a disease caused warm-water pathogenic bacteria, has greatly affected red hybrid tilapia production in Malaysia over the years, causing mass mortality in various culture systems. Probiotics have been used to treat and prevent bacterial diseases, including streptococcosis, yet they require constant application to ensure that its concentration is adequate. Incorporating probiotics in a biofloc system may reduce this issue as the effective microorganism may further flourish and be utilized by the fish. The objectives of this study was to evaluate the influence of probiotic addition on the growth performance and water quality of red hybrid tilapia. From the study, it was observed that a probiotic mix was able to inhibit Streptococcus spp., improve red hybrid tilapia performance and disease resistance against streptococcosis. Providing a beneficial mix of probiotics can effectively improve biofloc culture in red hybrid tilapia culture.

Web: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123514

Date of Input: 28/01/2022 | Updated: 28/01/2022 | m_fakhrulddin