Biofloc for Beginners: A Profitable Guide to Small-Scale Fish Farming
By T Vijayan Babu
Looking to start a profitable fish farming venture with minimal space and water? Biofloc for Beginners is your go-to guide for understanding and mastering the innovative Biofloc technology. Designed especially for new and small-scale farmers, this book breaks down the science and practice of growing fish and shrimp in controlled tank systems that use beneficial bacteria to recycle waste.
From system setup and floc development to water quality management, feeding strategies, stocking densities, and troubleshooting – every chapter provides step-by-step instructions, practical insights, and real-world tips. Whether you’re raising tilapia, catfish, rohu, or vannamei shrimp, this guide helps you minimize risk and maximize yield.
Learn how to:
Build and maintain a floc-rich system
Select the right species and monitor their health
Control water parameters like pH, ammonia, and DO
Use zero or minimal water exchange effectively
Cut costs with homemade feed and sustainable practices
With this book, turn your backyard or small land space into a thriving, eco-friendly fish farm—and take the first confident step toward financial independence through aquaculture.