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microorganisms in biofloc. It decreases the need for extra fertilizers
while reducing the environmental impact of excessive chemical
fertilizer use. This approach can reduce waste and the environmental
effects of conventional farming by utilizing resources efficiently.
Biofloc technology can play an essential role as an
independent source of food for households to address food needs
in urban contexts. Biofloc technology is an innovative method
combining fish farming with various plants frequently produced
hydroponically. Thus, this paper aims to demonstrate how biofloc
technology can be employed as a type of home (family) size urban
farming. The technology is to overcome the challenge of urban
society’s limited land to provide food independently by combining
fish and vegetable production with the biofloc system. The continuity
of micronutrients in biofloc ponds for the growth of plants and fish
in ponds aligns with environmental sustainability and food security
principles.

DISCUSSION

Aquaculture, or the cultivation of aquatic organisms, has
grown important to address people’s demands for marine and
freshwater resources. Aquaculture specialists have been looking
for innovative ideas to boost the fishing business’s productivity,
efficiency, and sustainability for many years. The creation of biofloc
technology is one of the significant breakthroughs in this industry.
The biofloc technique is gaining popularity. This technique
has enabled fish farmers to produce higher-quality goods more
efficiently. However, “biofloc technology” may be unfamiliar to
individuals new to this sector. As a result, before delving into the
history of biofloc technology development, it is best first to provide a
brief overview of the technology’s fundamentals.

1. Biofloc technology
Aquaculture biofloc technology interacts with microbial
and fish communities to overcome the two main difficulties in
fish production: wastewater treatment and protein addition.