In this article, Patrick Higgins of YSI, a Xylem brand, USA looks at the impact of ammonia in aquaculture ponds.
Understanding ammonia and controlling it is critical in aquaculture systems. If allowed to accumulate, ammonia is toxic to fish and can be detrimental to any fish production system. Once ammonia reaches toxic levels, fish are incapable of extracting needed energy from their feed.
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Pellet distribution modelling: a tool for improved feed delivery in sea cages |