Thangaraju Thiruvasagam¹* and Mir Ishfaq Nazir²

¹Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, TNJFU, Chennai, India
²Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Aquaculture, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Muttukadu, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author: Thangaraju Thiruvasagam, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, TNJFU, Chennai, India.

Received: September 15, 2023; Published: September 28, 2023

Abstract

Balanced water conditions are crucial for fish health. Sudden changes in pH, oxygen levels, and temperature can stress fish, making them vulnerable to diseases. This stress weakens their defense mechanisms and can lead to infections. Traditional antibiotics have been used to combat these stress-related diseases, but their effectiveness has waned over time, and they can promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria in fish. As an alternative, natural and synthetic substances like humic substances are gaining popularity in commercial and experimental fish farming. Humic acids, part of fish's natural environment, do not trigger a defensive response. Instead, they offer several benefits, including healing wounds, reducing pathogens, boosting immunity, and promoting growth when used in fish feed. Additionally, humic acids mitigate the adverse effects of stress, heavy metals, and pollutants on fish physiology, histopathology, and disease recovery. This review explores how humic substances address primary challenges in aquaculture.

Keywords: Aqacuture; Humic acids; Fluvic acids; Antibiotics; Antistress

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Citation

Citation: Thangaraju Thiruvasagam and Mir Ishfaq Nazir. “Potential Benefits of Humic Substances in Aquaculture".Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 5.10 (2023): 62-66.

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