Aquaculture

Transforming Aquaculture with NICO Nanobubble Technology

NICO Nanobubbles represent a groundbreaking advancement in aquaculture, redefining the way oxygen, water quality, and microbial balance are managed. Their ultra-fine size gives them exceptional stability, allowing them to stay suspended in water much longer than conventional microbubbles. This property drives a transformative impact across fish and shrimp farming by enhancing oxygen delivery, improving water quality, and promoting sustainable, chemical-free operations.

Challenges Facing Modern Aquaculture

• Limited land and water access, leading to high stocking densities
• Low dissolved oxygen levels and sedimentation buildup
• Poor water quality triggering disease outbreaks
• Organic matter accumulation from waste and feed
• Struggles with pathogen and parasite control
• Pressure to improve product quality and sustainability 

How Nanobubbles Address These Challenges

Improved Dissolved Oxygen Levels

NICO nanobubble systems dramatically increase dissolved oxygen through ultra-efficient transfer. Unlike traditional aeration, nanobubbles remain suspended, continually releasing oxygen over time—supporting fish respiration and water chemistry.

Enhanced Waste Degradation

Oxygen and ozone nanobubbles generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that oxidize organic waste and suspended solids, reducing sludge and improving overall water clarity.

Pathogen Suppression

Nanobubbles offer a chemical-free method to neutralize harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Their oxidative effect reduces disease outbreaks and the need for frequent water changes or chemical disinfectants.

Nutrient & Probiotic Delivery

Nanobubbles can encapsulate and carry nutrients and probiotics, improving feed utilization and gut health. Probiotics introduced this way also outcompete harmful microbes in the water column.

Improved Water Circulation

The Brownian motion and buoyant force of nanobubbles stimulate gentle water movement, enhancing oxygen and nutrient distribution throughout the pond or tank—crucial for uniform aquatic health.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

Since the process uses only gas and water, NICO Nanobubble Technology poses no risk of chemical contamination, supporting sustainable and environmentally responsible aquaculture practices.

Accelerated Growth & Better Yield Quality

By improving oxygenation, enhancing nutrient uptake, suppressing disease, and minimizing waste buildup, fish and shrimp exhibit faster growth rates and superior product quality - with reduced stress and mortality.

Advancing Aquaculture Sustainability

With NICO Nanobubble Technology, fish and shrimp farmers can meet today’s operational challenges while preparing for a cleaner, more productive future. Our systems are designed to enhance water treatment, reduce biological risks, and improve yields—all without introducing harmful chemicals. Embrace a smarter, more sustainable way to farm aquatic life.

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Key Features of Nanobubbles in Aquaculture

1. Ultra-Fine Size (<200 nm)

• Nanobubbles are thousands of times smaller than conventional aeration bubbles.
• Their small size allows them to remain suspended in water for hours or even days without rising or bursting.
• They can penetrate biofilms, gill structures, and reach hard-to-access areas in tanks or ponds.

2. High Oxygen Transfer Efficiency

• Nanobubbles dramatically increase dissolved oxygen (DO) levels due to their large surface-area-to-volume ratio.
• Unlike conventional aerators, nanobubbles don’t escape immediately—enabling slow, sustained oxygen release.

3. Stable Suspension & Neutral Buoyancy

• Nanobubbles exhibit neutral buoyancy, allowing them to remain evenly distributed in the water column.
• This ensures uniform oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout the tank or pond—essential for consistent aquatic health.

4. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation

• When ozone or oxygen nanobubbles collapse, they create localized energy that forms ROS, including hydroxyl radicals (•OH).
• ROS oxidize organic waste, pathogens, and harmful metabolites, helping to purify water and reduce the need for chemical additives.

5. Pathogen & Biofilm Control

• The oxidative power of collapsing nanobubbles disrupts bacterial membranes, fungi, parasites, and viruses.
• Helps prevent disease outbreaks and reduces biofilm buildup in pipelines, tanks, and filters.

6. Natural Water Circulation

• Nanobubbles induce micro-currents through Brownian motion and buoyant collapse, promoting gentle water circulation.
• This improves nutrient and oxygen distribution without stressing aquatic species.

7. Improved Nutrient Uptake & Probiotic Delivery

• Nanobubbles can serve as carriers for probiotics and micronutrients, enhancing gut health and nutrient absorption in fish/shrimp.
• Probiotic bacteria encapsulated in nanobubbles also aid in organic waste breakdown.

8. Eco-Friendly & Chemical-Free

• Nanobubble systems rely solely on gas and water, with no chemical inputs, making them safe for aquatic ecosystems.
• Supports organic and sustainable aquaculture initiatives.

9. Enhanced Growth & Survival Rates

• Better oxygenation and lower biological stress lead to:
  • Faster growth cycles
  • Higher feed conversion efficiency (FCR)
  • Improved survival and harvest quality

10. Easy Integration

• Nanobubble generators are modular, compact, and plug-and-play.
• They can be integrated into existing recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), ponds, or inlet water treatment systems with minimal retrofitting.