From Innovation to Practice: Next-Generation Probiotics for Aquaculture

Next-generation probiotic technology in water-stable wafer form (Sanolife PRO-TAB) addresses the operational limitations and high-temperature degradation typical of conventional probiotic powders and tablets in shrimp farming. Formulated with selected strains of Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilus, and Bacillus licheniformis at a concentration of at least 2 billion CFU/g, the slowly sinking wafers deliver concentrated pulses of beneficial bacteria directly to the shrimp digestive system. Commercial trials conducted in Ecuador and Thailand demonstrated significant zootechnical and economic benefits across multiple production stages. In shrimp broodstock systems, non-ablated female survival improved, daily mating rates nearly doubled from 5% to 9%, egg production per female increased by 8%, and total nauplii production rose by 37%, leading to an 11% increase in profitability. Pathogen loads in hatched nauplii were significantly reduced. In nursery and pre-grow-out stages, profitability gains ranged from 12% to 43%, reaching up to 54% over standard protocols, while supporting water quality and operational efficiency.