Aquaculture (Fish farming)

Fish hatcheries and fish farms play an ever increasing role in supplying the world's demand for fish. To effectively supply this demand, fish farms must practise intensive farming techniques where more and more fish are farmed in the same or smaller tank volumes. Of course, as the fish density grows so does the risk of infection by water-borne bacteria and viruses.

Ozone is the ideal disinfectant for aquaculture because of its ability to kill bacteria and viruses without leaving any residue. Ozone is an effective treatment that:

• oxidises organic matter such as fish excrement
• precipitates dissolved matter
• allows the micro-flocculation of organic matter
• destabilises colloidal particles
• disinfects the water

Moreover, any excess ozone decomposes to oxygen and thus poses no health risk for the fish or the people who subsequently consume them.

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