title: Anammox bacteria in different compartments of recirculating aquaculture systems.
abstract: Strict environmental restrictions force the aquaculture industry to guarantee optimal water quality for fish production in a sustainable manner. The implementation of anammox (anaerobic ammonium oxidation) in biofilters would result in the conversion of both ammonium and nitrite (both toxic to aquatic animals) into harmless dinitrogen gas. Both marine and freshwater aquaculture systems contain populations of anammox bacteria. These bacteria are also present in the faeces of freshwater and marine fish. Interestingly, a new planctomycete species appears to be present in these recirculation systems too. Further exploitation of anammox bacteria in different compartments of aquaculture systems can lead to a more environmentally friendly aquaculture practice.
authors: Department of Microbiology, IWWR, Radboud University Nijmegen, Heyendaalseweg 135, NL-6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Maartje.vankessel@science.ru.nl
authors: Maartje A H J
authors: MA
authors: van Kessel
authors: Harry R
authors: HR
authors: Harhangi
authors: Gert
authors: G
authors: Flik
authors: Mike S M
authors: MS
authors: Jetten
authors: Peter H M
authors: PH
authors: Klaren
authors: Huub J M
authors: HJ
authors: Op den Camp
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017756:Aquaculture / Q000379:methods*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000378:metabolism*; D005374:Filtration; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000378:metabolism*; D014866:Waste Products
chemical_list: D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D014866:Waste Products