Future of Biofloc Technology in Asia

Shrimp (L. vannamei) farming has become competitive and as such technology starting from biosecure farm design and operation system utilized is essential for sustainable production. This has been proven by re-engineering from pond base culture to module base biosecure system at a large shrimp farm in Indonesia (Nyan Taw et.al., 2007). The basic concept of biofloc technology was provided by Avnimelech (2000, 2005a&b). The system was successfully applied in commercial culture of shrimps by McIntosh (2000a, b & c, 2001), McNeil (2000), Nyan Taw (2004, 2005, 2008 & 2010). Smith et al (2007) successfully used biofloc technology on Penaeus monodon in earthen ponds in Australia. Shrimp farm biosecurity was given by Nyan Taw (2010). Successful redesigning and production using biosecurity and biofloc technology was also provided very recently by Nyan Taw (2011).