How to Prepare FCO for Biofloc Fish & Shrimp Farming

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In this video, I have shown the detailed procedure of preparing FCO (Fermented Carbon Organic) for the Biofloc Fish and Shrimp Farming. FCO is a preactivated bacteria that work instantly when you add to your Biofloc culture water, it takes care of harmful ammonia and converts undigested feeds into protein cells, which latter can be consumed by the fishes or shrimps. If you are using FCO for your Biofloc System, then you no need to add extra carbon sources into the culture water.
The application of FCO is varies depending upon the culture. If you have any queries related to this topic, please comment me and I will try to respond your as soon as possible.
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[@pritamdatta3490]

Sir you are doing great work for people like us

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank you so much

[@pritamdatta3490]

Sir do you offer any course particularly for shrimp farming?? If any I am interested for it . Pls let me know 👍

[@bernardhernandez9881]

Sir thank you very much. I will try this, hopefully will succeed to my African catfish. Bernard Hernandez from the Phillipines .. 👍👍👍

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Best of Luck!!!

[@ciscokid3799]

Enjoyed the lecture from a true Master.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MM-pk1xi]

You deserve a big like thank you but i have three questions 1- carbon source isn’t it something like wheat or saturated? 2- can i use yeast as probiotics source 3- how much amount of this mix can be added to 50 square meters bond.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

1. Carbon Sources are Sugar, Jaggery, Rice Bran, Molases 2. Yeast is not a Probiotics that is required for the Biofloc Use, you should be using Probiotics for Biofloc 3. Need to know whats the water holding in 50sqrmtr???

[@sabyasachisarkar7895]

Nice & useful video. Thanks. Could you pls, in your next video, show us the optimum quantity of FCO required as per Tank size, i.e 5000 lts, 10000 lts, 15000 lts & so on.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Ok I will try to cover it up

[@somaliano99kingkonghimself75]

Super clear thank you my. Buddy love your accent

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank You :)

[@FAHADKHAN-ie6of]

agreed

[@mdk4302]

This video is very nice. Your video view i like is. Thank you.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank you too

[@martyajeetdash646]

We want a video on how to make own probiotics

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

My process cannot be disclosed at the moment as still its in testing phase and its for my self use.

[@iamrich0725]

Thank you, Sir

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You are welcome

[@vannachum4955]

After we mix the water, what is the formula to put in the big tank with normal water?

[@liyakatdawood641]

Thank you sir for such a informative video your helpful advice is applicable

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Welcome

[@tswain2552]

Giving clear information thank you so much sir dear sir I want to get training from you regarding biofloc any information about training period.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank You

[@tansweehockdaniel4134]

FCO is your interpretation of CN ratio or there is no relation and are separate factors in cultivation of BFT? Kindly elaborate Sir. I am amaze at your videos . Well done! By now how many harvests? So you are otw to be India millionaire farmer. Good and happy for you. TQ .you are a good man, this world need more like you instead of corruptions n egoists who deserve hell finally.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

FCO is the simplest method of controlling Ammonia and converting undigested feed into protein cells. You no need to worry about CN Ratio when you are following the FCO Method. The CN ratio can be calculated at the end of the culture if you want to know about of it. It been more than 1 year I have been doing research on BFT and trying to help people on this way of doing culture.

[@hatibaruahcreations]

Nice and mentioned perfectly thank u so much.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Most welcome 😊

[@pratimaramjeeawon4407]

Thanks again for your help Sir

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Always welcome

[@hmyounus932]

Thanks for your bio floc system video

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You are welcome

[@AshishKumarFisheries]

Thanks for the information. Very nice

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank you so much

[@aasiabilal9011]

Once we have cultured, how many days can we use it

[@UKFishCam]

Great job

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thank you

[@skkhaleelullah9810]

Good morning sir, I have gone through your videos and your efforts are heigly appreciated thankQ, and I wish to know that you have preparing your own probiotic which is very important, can you tell me or explain me how to prepare our own probiotic for FCO, regards ThanQ,Iam from INDIA, Andhra Pradesh I'm retired forest officer, nellore district

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Probiotics are readily available in the market. So just buy it and use it

[@anwarayaz754]

Thank you for sharing such useful information. In 10,000 litres of tank, how much litres of FCO should be added? Secondly, how do you prepare probiotics? Kindly upload a video .

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

There are many things which I cannot disclosure now as its not fully tested. I am just using for my purpose to test it. Application of FCO, depends upon the culture, tank size, stocking density, feeding and size of the fish

[@5233nokia]

5 liter fco you can use for 10000 liter tank but dont increase floc 30 ml per liter

[@babudhonkshetrimayum1125]

Got a English speaking channel thnkz .. and one question..Is it necessary to add salt for this fco making process?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That helps in many different ways, you can also avoid that if you wish to

[@uditprasadmishra5]

Also sir, video was good... Plz provide specifics on amount of fco needed per litre of water.... Some specific questions 1. Why is salt added?? What role does it play.. 2. How to know when to add more fco (explain scientifically). 3. Why is aeration required, is it not an anaerobic process... Please help us understand....

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Application of FCO is based on your tank water capacity, stocking density & feeding schedule

[@uditprasadmishra5]

Any formula for calculating the same... How do you measure up to...

[@FAHADKHAN-ie6of]

@@RoadtoBioFloc any standard chart for tank water capacity stocking density & feeding schedule

[@soumareoumar1631]

Thank you for sharing this information CAN I use lactic acid bacteria as probiotics?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

I never used it

[@gssuresh11]

GOOD information thanks

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Welcome

[@lenthokchom]

Very good

[@laxminarayana6193]

Good

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thanks

[@adiljaved7621]

@@RoadtoBioFloc32000 litres tank

[@kennynasiru6255]

This is a very helpful video, thanks a lot. My question is that for how long do we need to continue aeration after the first 72hours? Am Kenny from Nigeria.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You need to run 24hrs as these are aerobic bacteria and they need continuous aerations

[@kennynasiru6255]

@@RoadtoBioFloc Thanks for your prompt response.

[@riazmian4863]

Nice information.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thanks

[@aravinthans1290]

Thank very much for help bro

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Always welcome

[@evelitomoreno1168]

Good job sir

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thanks

[@user-qn2rq7td7q]

Thank you So much

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You're most welcome

[@kdsworldoffantasy7682]

How much of this solution should be added in a 1000 litre drum to control ammonia? and to maintain the proper amount of floc in the newly added water??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

for a 10,000 ltr tank you can add 50-60ltr FCO in a Month

[@kdsworldoffantasy7682]

@@RoadtoBioFloc thanks man ❤

[@FAHADKHAN-ie6of]

@@RoadtoBioFloc Thank you for the great video. Can you please advise how much per day FCO quantity is to be given for 10000 liter biofloc tank.

[@ese3117]

How Manny liters should this solution provide in the fish or shrimp tank?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Its depending upon size of water capacity

[@user-pj1jw6vk6k]

How to make probiotic??

[@rahannub5865]

Sir Its a very informative video. Sir I am from Bangladesh, my question is when we should use FCO and how many days interval we should use it.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depends upon your current water parameters like Ammonia, Nitrite, Stocking Density, Water pH, etc

[@bijishkn]

Thanks for the good informative video. Whats the use of salt? In Biofloc salt is used for the growth of fish right not for bacteria, so in FCO do we need salt?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Salt has many benefits in Biofloc System. 1. Maintains Osmoregulation Process 2. Prevent and Control Diseases 3. Helps in the Formation of Slime Coating 4. Improves Gill Function 5. Reduces Uptake of Ammonia 6. Helps in Healing of Injuries 7. Reduces Stress During Transportation

[@bijishkn]

@@RoadtoBioFloc thanks for your reply, but in FCO is this required? Bacteria grows fast with or without salt?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

@@bijishkn Salt has many benefits, without using of Salt also you can make FCO

[@bijishkn]

@@RoadtoBioFloc Thank You so much for the informations.

[@rd4855]

Sir, what if we mix rice barn with feed C:N ratio can be maintained N no use of FCO.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

It can be

[@skkhaleelullah9810]

Sir, kindly show me method of probiotic own process

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

you mean making of it?

[@skkhaleelullah9810]

Yes sir I want to making my self sir, please sir

[@anjalidash1562]

Very nice can probitic be added with molasses

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes, you are right

[@neuronpoints3568]

Thanks a lot

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Most welcome

[@thegamerprofessional1190]

there is no expiry of FCO . why we should use within 45 days ?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Better to use it as earliest as possible

[@bothiraj4746]

Hello sir... This is very informative.... I wish to know how much quantity used for 10000 litres tank and interval time.....

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depends upon many things, your tank ammonia, do, ph, alkalinity etc

[@xavierramesh3601]

You please mention the composition of microbes

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Its Bacillus Group of Bacteria that we are growing in Biofloc System

[@amitmahapatra3270]

Sir can u make a video on planton

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Sure

[@jayarajrnair8430]

1) How much quantity of prepared bioflic to be added in a 10KL BFT Pond? 2) What's the shelf life of prepared biofloc at normal ambient condition? 3) Should we continuously aerate prepared bioflic thru out it's shelf life? Thanks a lot for your clarifications

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depends upon the culture, tank size, stocking density, feeding and size of the fish

[@avitbt]

@@RoadtoBioFloc I have a few questions Kalol ji 1. How long you have been practicing this? 2. What are your observations? 3. Have you improvised this technique or still following the same? 4. What bacterial strains are you being used in this culture? 5. Can this culture be mixed with pellets feed abd be given to shrimp? 6. How is your micro bubble generator working? Please take some time in answering these questions Thankyou

[@kamachihouse2443]

If we stops carbon addition means floc will decrease suddenly?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

No

[@parfaitamour1304]

The way you speak english is so cute haha If you put english sub to your videos you will get more subcribes

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

he he he.... sure

[@nkelectricalautomations]

hello sir ... I m from ODISHA GANJAM ... your work in enlightening people about biofloc is praise worthy . I am also interested in this technology, can you pls share the book PDF version you talked in one of your video. thank you in advance

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Please WhatsApp me 9777876057

[@nkelectricalautomations]

@@RoadtoBioFloc ohk thankyou

[@user-do9le6lc8y]

A link to purchase probiotics please?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You can whatsApp me [phone], I will send you the product if you want

[@bonnydmello2105]

Hi sir very nice vedieo of fco i just want to ask how fco should we use for 10000 liter tank please i vill be waiting for your reply thanku

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You can add 1-2ltrs in alternative datysfor first 1 month in 10k ltr tank.... then reduce it 1-2lts per week

[@Varun.000]

Sir we have to use water-soil probiotics!?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

No its different one, whatsapp karo link degunga

[@prasannareddy6699]

Sir how much aeration need for 1ton 30 count shrimp production.how many HP nedd for each ton production.please and thanks

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

60-80hp Aeration

[@lakshmann8970]

Friend How to make 10,000 liters water in shrimp biofloc tank and blueming

[@hatibaruahcreations]

Our current is not continuous here if the irration stops for 15min will it be any problem?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

10-15mins doesn't matter but it requires continuous aeration

[@rokaroka9656]

Thank you so much 💖. Can I put some yeast??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Can be used

[@nitheshg1728]

Nice information sir but how do you come to no fco is ready to use

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Usually its get ready within 3-4 days times, the smell will be like alcoholic

[@786R00]

Bro... This FCO quantity for 10,000 liter BioFloc tank?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

50-60lite will good enough for a month

[@ricoalcantara1028]

What is the ratio of FCO to the water on tank.for example 8mdiameter 1meter height

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Calculation methods are different

[@zandrolanuza9339]

Sir, until now this FCO is still use in biofloc??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

30 days you can use it

[@vasumamidi8518]

Thanking you for this video sir. Can I used this biofloc to prawns pond that around 1 acres with one lakh stocking and howmuch quantity of bioflock is used???

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes you can

[@dpcreation1599]

🙏 Thank you sir

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Welcome

[@regiseislive5941]

Sir plz say should we need to close the lead of the drum/container ??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

no let it be open

[@rambotnik]

I only have one pond. Can I mix just half or just 25liters?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Whats the water capacity???

[@suryaroosters6699]

Please do a video bioflock murrel fish farming

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Sure I will do it someday

[@shankarpattell572]

Hello Sir, I am new to Fish Farming and I am interested in Murrell Fish Farming. Kindly please share a video for beginners to setup Murrell Fish Farming. Please do the needful.

[@touhidulislam1466]

Is it need to close the tank cap or we should keep it open please let us know. Thank you

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

It need to be opened all the time

[@nageswararaojnv6615]

U said that areation should not be stopped in fco drum , but can i stop aereation to shrimp tanks for at least 1 hour after fco is added to shrimp tank, or do the bacteria need oxygen 24/7 in both fco drum n shrimp tanks

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

No Pond and FCO Water the Aeration has to run always

[@sagarsskumar1366]

In which container we make FCO dat should be closed wid a cover or should be open all d tyme ??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

no need to close it, let it be open

[@mukultalukdar2095]

whether using of Raw salt is compulsory while preparing FCO , or it may not be added also ,Because I was told that while farming Pabda in biofloc , the TDS should be below 450 and somebody advised to use Raw salt not more than 250 grams per 1000 litter of water .. So I am curious for preparing FCO for Pabda fish .. whether to use raw salt or not ... ...

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

I have no experience doing Pabda fish culture in Biofloc, whoever told you please consider his experience as different fishes have different behaviors. I may tell you once I do it by myself. But low salinity is beneficiary is as it so many benefits to the animals.

[@nitheshg1728]

Sir how to you manage sludge in zero water exchange

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

If you have good bacterial colony, then you dont have worry about sludges

[@mohidshahzeb477]

Why we not fill the container full? Why you filled 50per any solid reason

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

I made it as per my requirements, you can fill it absolutely no issues

[@lakshmann8970]

Hii !!! I have Biofloc of 55 days.Each shrimp weighted 10 gm. Hence nitrite is formed in biofloc tank .So can you suggest a way to reduce Nitrite.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You need to check the CN Ratio accordingly you can add carbon sources like sugar or jaggery

[@vamsivarma66]

Can we apply this for tank culture if yes how much for 6 acre tank

[@arnoldberzuela2994]

are you using faucet water, water from ground pump, river water. because faucet water may have chlorine.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

I am using ground water for my culture

[@newking8395]

How to maintain the PH level of water of FCO? plss i need clarity? You mention about calcium?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

need to add CaCO3 when it goes down below 5

[@kamrankhanofficials]

can i make rectangular pond besides circular one?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes you can

[@MartinFishfarm]

Do you use the same mixture when refilling fco how often do you refill?monthly weekly or every other day

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

After using 50% of the FCO again I refil 50% of taken water then add only Jaggery, Rice Bran & Yeast

[@MartinFishfarm]

​@@RoadtoBioFloc when do you put the fco in your pond every other day? Every week or every 15 days

[@viralbarot5316]

Sir you are using raw salt and probiotics, but instead of it...you can also use kuski and jaggery or sugar only....should be exposed in sunlight. Aeration also may be not required.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Thanks for the information

[@gamalvalibayov7324]

How many litres of FCO will go to 1 m3 of fresh water(water in tanks)? Once I mix fresh water with FCO, what else have to performed with fresh water in tanks (before adding FCO) salt concentration?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

There is no standard approach. That depends upon various factors like, Ammonia, Nitrite, DO, pH, Alkalinity. etc

[@kamrankhanofficials]

How to produce Dephnia, is it also feasible?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You can try this one amzn.to/3wypb0x

[@mddairyfarm9158]

Sir I am making apps and the pH is more than 10 ok are the need to come down the pH

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Samja Nehi

[@bandinageswararao523]

Is there anyproblem if more amount of molasis is added, and how to increase ph level?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

it will drop down the DO level, so be careful

[@cheemsusaroz9966]

brother, can we use any plastic material to hold water in biofloc??

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Of course

[@Aswinmail]

tell us how u control the nitrite

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depends upon Aeration and Feeding Management and Bacterial Coloney

[@jitendrapol4728]

If BFT have salinity is 35 ppt,do we need same salinity water for FCO.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

No

[@swamytirumani3305]

Sir FCO used in normal ponds......it's control ammonia ......please tell me

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Its for Biofloc Systems, but you can try and check the results

[@debabratasarkar6545]

If the aeration system stop countinusly after some times does it affect the bacteria in FCO process?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes they wont survive

[@multimedia9724]

Can we apply daily for our tanks

[@multimedia9724]

My tank ph was 8.5

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes you can depending upon the TAN, pH and Alkalinity of Water

[@luckyaquasl3804]

I have a 1000 letter tank. How much FCO need to add and how long keep to add carp fish

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depending upon which probiotics you use and on an average you can use 100-200ml per day for two weeks. But carps fishes in 1000 ltr is not good idea, if you are doing for learning its fine

[@luckyaquasl3804]

@@RoadtoBioFloc yes I am learning, that is why I try 1000 liters.

[@luckyaquasl3804]

@@RoadtoBioFloc if ph and ammonia problem what can I do Sir? Thank you for the understanding me.

[@Tamil-comedyEntertainer]

Is same procedure for fish and shrimp

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

No bit different

[@jayakumardasari5973]

How much time cycle is required to add biofloc in tank (for 10000 litre tank how much biofloc liquid is required )

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

That depends upon the Ammonia Level, Floc Density, pH and Stocking

[@niraj5782]

Do we need to remove the aeration after the fco is ready

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

no 24hrs it has to run

[@shakoorbasha1094]

EM method? Use this fco?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

FCO Method

[@jayitadey5468]

sir can fish grow into marketable size in drum biofloc?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Yes

[@johnpollard744]

I am not sure what is "probiotics". What is in probiotics. Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous?

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Probiotics contains good bacteria

[@rathindrakar4999]

What is different uses between fco and C:N

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

FCO helps to maintain the required CN Ratio in water.

[@rhiturajnewar2163]

Amonia 8 what to do.. plx hlp me

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

You can add FCO or Jaggery. Also you use Zeolite for temporary fix

[@nageswararaojnv6615]

How many litres of fco should i add in shrimp tank and how many times in a day

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

For a 10K Liter tank, 1-2 Liter per day depending upon Ammonia, pH, Stocking Density

[@vjfoodreviewshow2224]

Sir can you please tell me what is floc. Wt is the purpose of floc

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

WhatsApp me I will share a book for you to understand it properly

[@zaafarroy3171]

Hello sir i want to konw what is the quantity of FOC mix in new setup tank and which intervals add FCO with what amount?.

[@RoadtoBioFloc]

Soon I will make another video on this topic

[@ravisuryakondeti]

@@RoadtoBioFloc Hi Kallol Sir, I would like to know, Did you make any video on this topic?. Thank you for your video.