Investigation of the Effect of Different Sizes of Diatomite as Substrate Material on Ammonia Adsorption for Ornamental Fish Culture Practices

Authors : Dilek ŞAHİN, Meryem ÖZ, Ünal ÖZ

Pages : 333-337

Doi:10.35229/jaes.1313222

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :As a result of the study, where the effects of four different sizes of diatomite on water parameters were examined, it was determined that when the obtained findings were evaluated, it contributed positively to the optimum limits of ammonia values, which are extremely important in aquaculture. The investigation was conducted in 5 groups with 3 replications without fish and aeration. Plastic aquariums of each replication, in which the experiment was carried out, contained 500 ml of tap water, 0.5 g of fish feed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(47.5% crude protein, 6.5% crude oil, 2% cellulose, 6% moisture);, and 3 g of different-sized diatomites insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(excluding the control group);. When the mean water parameter values at the end of the experiment were examined, no statistical difference was found in terms of water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH values insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P>0.05);. On the other hand, the statistical differences between the groups in terms of NH4 and TAN values were found to be significant insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P<0.05);. When the ammonium values of the diatomite groups were compared with the control group, 25.27%, 28.62%, 31.82%, and 34.45% lower values were observed in the D1, D2, D3, and D4 groups, respectively. As a result, diatomites in different sizes did not alter important water parameters such as pH and dissolved oxygen while they displayed a positive effect on water parameters, of which excess amounts can be harmful, such as ammonia.
Keywords : Diyatomit, amonyak, adsorpsiyon, su ürünleri yetiştiriciliği