Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXII, Issue 1
Written by Steluța Camelia SURMELI (SAVA), Monica Paula MARIN, Gratziela Victoria BAHACIU, Nela DRAGOMIR, Bogdan Alexandru SAVA, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE
In 2016, the global aquaculture was 46.82%of total fish production, which means 80 million tonnes of 170.9 million tonnes. Latest researches highlighted that using the natural zeolites in aquaculture in order to maximize the use of resources (water, food, species) and to ensure the lowest negative impact on the environmentwas the most viable solution. The studies on zeolites use, clinoptilolitein particular, were focused on their use as feed additives (up to 2.5% concentration) and also as water quality improvers; this is mainly due to their ability to remove ammonia, its compounds and heavy metals, to reduce water hardness and to consequently prevent diseases and decrease the losses on fish population. A practical and efficient use of natural zeolites in aquaculture will determine increased economic efficiency.
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