Effects of alkalinity on ammonia removal,carbon dioxide stripping,and system pH in semi-commercial scale water recirculating aquaculture systems operated with moving bed bioreactors

When operating water recirculating systems (RAS) with high make-up water flushing rates in locations that have low alkalinity in the raw water, such as Norway, knowledge about the required RAS alkalinity concentration is important. Flushing RAS with make-up water containing low alkalinity washes out valuable base added to the RAS (as bicarbonate, hydroxide, or carbonate), which increases farm operating costs when high alkalinity concentrations are maintained; however, alkalinity must not be so low that it interferes with nitrification or pH stability. For these reasons, a study was designed to evaluate the effects of alkalinity on biofilter performance, and CO₂ stripping during cascade aeration, within two replicate semi-commercial scale Atlantic salmon smolt RAS operated with moving bed biological filters. Alkalinity treatments of nominal 10, 70, and 200 mg/L as CaCO₃ were maintained using a pH controller and chemical dosing pumps supplying sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). Each of the three treatments was replicated three times in each RAS. Both RAS were operated at each treatment level for 2 weeks; water quality sampling was conducted at the end of the second week. A constant feeding of 23 kg/day/RAS was provided every 1–2 h, and continuous lighting, which minimized diurnal fluctuations in water quality. RAS hydraulic retention time and water temperature were 4.3 days and 12.5 ± 0.5 °C, respectively, typical of smolt production RAS in Norway.It was found that a low nominal alkalinity (10 mg/L as CaCO₃) led to a significantly higher steady-state TAN concentration, compared to when 70 or 200 mg/L alkalinity was used. The mean areal nitrification rate was higher at the lowest alkalinity; however, the mean TAN removal efficiency across the MBBR was not significantly affected by alkalinity treatment. The CO₂ stripping efficiency showed only a tendency towards higher efficiency at the lowest alkalinity. In contrast, the relative fraction of total inorganic carbon that was removed from the RAS during CO₂ stripping was much higher at a low alkalinity (10 mg/L) compared to the higher alkalinities (70 and 200 mg/L as CaCO₃). Despite this, when calculating the total loss of inorganic carbon from RAS, it was found that the daily loss was about equal at 10, and 70 mg/L, whereas it was highest at 200 mg/L alkalinity. pH recordings demonstrated that the 10 mg/L alkalinity treatment resulted in the lowest system pH, the largest increase in [H⁺] across the fish culture tanks, as well as giving little response time in case of alkalinity dosing malfunction. Rapid pH changes under the relatively acidic conditions at 10 mg/L alkalinity may ultimately create fish health issues due to e.g. CO₂ or if aluminium or other metals are present. In conclusion, Atlantic salmon smolt producers using soft water make-up sources should aim for 70 mg/L alkalinity considering the relatively low loss of inorganic carbon compared to 200 mg/L alkalinity, and the increased pH stability as well as reduced TAN concentration, compared to lower alkalinity concentrations.     

Effects of light intensity on the photosynthetic responses of Sargassum fusiforme seedlings to future CO2 rising

Mariculture of the economically important seaweed will likely be affected by the combined conditions of ocean acidification that resulting from increasing CO₂ rising and decreased light levels, especially under high culture intensity and high biomass accumulation. To examine this coupling effect on the photosynthetic performance of Sargassum fusiforme seedlings, we cultured seedlings of this alga under different light and CO₂ levels. Under low light conditions, elevated CO₂ significantly decreased the photosynthesis of S. fusiforme seedlings, including a decreased photosynthetic electron transport rate. Seedlings grown under the low light intensity exhibited higher photosynthetic rates and compensation irradiance, and displayed higher photosynthetic pigment contents and light absorption than seedlings grown under high light intensity, providing strong evidence of photosynthetic acclimation to low light. However, the captured light and energy were insufficient to support photosynthesis in acidified seawater regardless of increased dissolved inorganic carbon, resulting in declined carbohydrate and biomass accumulation. This indicated that S. fusiforme photosynthesis was more sensitive to acidified seawater in its early growth stage, and strongly affected by light intensity. Future research should evaluate the practical manipulation of biomass accumulation and mariculture densities during the early culture period at the CO₂ level predicted for the end of the century.     

盐碱水域对虾体质量生长与环境因子的相关性

通过凡纳滨对虾生长试验,研究内陆碳酸盐类盐碱水域对虾生长与碱度、pH、K 浓度、Na /K 及(1/2Ca2 )/(1/2Mg2 )的相关性,为移殖提供技术依据.试验结果表明,幼虾体质量生长速度与5种环境因子的简单相关性均受到其他因子或因子组合的负效应影响,环境因子对幼虾生长的影响程度被削弱.幼虾的体质量生长速度与碱度、pH、K 浓度及(1/2Ca2 )/(1/2Mg2 )的相关性不明显,而与Na /K 显著相关.碱度、pH、K 浓度及(1/2Ca3 )/(1/2Mg2 )对驯化幼虾体质量生长的影响不明显,Na /K 可能是主要影响因子.提高驯化技术水平将有利于幼虾的生长与生存.     

Effects of CO2 levels and light intensities on growth and amino acid contents in red seaweed Gracilaria lemaneiformis

The seaweed Gracilaria lemaneiformis is largely maricultivated in China, for use as food and as a material in the agar industry. This alga experiences ocean acidification caused by rising atmospheric CO₂ levels, and experiences changing light levels caused by self‐shading during the later period of mariculture. In this study, growth and amino acid (AA) content responses of G. lemaneiformis to different CO₂ levels (the present and the predicted increased levels) and varying light levels at 28 (±1)°C temperature conditions were investigated. The results showed that a higher light level enhanced algal growth and decreased water loss, but reduced AA accumulation. Decreased pH levels (as a result of CO₂ elevation) also enhanced algal growth and reduced AA contents, but the decreases in the AA score at the lower pH levels were not significant under the two light level treatments. In this study, the light treatments had greater influences on growth and AA contents than CO₂ levels. The results suggest that G. lemaneiformis quality will be negatively affected during the later mariculture production period as levels of CO₂ rise and global temperatures increase.     

Effects of acidified seawater on early life stages of scleractinian corals (Genus Acropora)

Ocean acidification, caused by increased atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations, is currently an important environmental problem. It is therefore necessary to investigate the effects of ocean acidification on all life stages of a wide range of marine organisms. However, few studies have examined the effects of increased CO₂ on early life stages of organisms, including corals. Using a range of pH values (pH 7.3, 7.6, and 8.0) in manipulative duplicate aquarium experiments, we have evaluated the effects of increased CO₂ on early life stages (larval and polyp stages) of Acropora spp. with the aim of estimating CO₂ tolerance thresholds at these stages. Larval survival rates did not differ significantly between the reduced pH and control conditions. In contrast, polyp growth and algal infection rates were significantly decreased at reduced pH levels compared to control conditions. These results suggest that future ocean acidification may lead to reduced primary polyp growth and delayed establishment of symbiosis. Stress exposure experiments using longer experimental time scales and lower levels of CO₂ concentrations than those used in this study are needed to establish the threshold of CO₂ emissions required to sustain coral reef ecosystems.     

Evaluation of Lime Requirement Procedures and Liming Materials for Aquaculture Ponds in Thailand

Abstract

There were strong correlations between soil pH and pHof water (R² = 0.810) and total alkalinity (R² = 0.724) in laboratory soil-water systems prepared with acidic rainwater and pond soil samples from Thailand. Moreover, water pH and total alkalinity were highly correlated (R² = 0.987). Although soil carbonate concentration was not correlated with total alkalinity, there was a correlation between the product of soil carbonate and soil organic carbon and total alkalinity (R² = 0.482). Other soil properties, exchange acidity, cation exchange capacity, base saturation, and total sulfur, were either not correlated or weakly correlated with total alkalinity. Total alkalinity did not exceed 20 mg/L except in systems with soils containing free carbonate. A method that estimates the amount of liming material needed to completely base-saturate bottom soils and provides an excess of carbonate, should be used in Thailand and other places. Calcitic agricultural limestone gave higher total alkalinity concentration in soil-water systems than dolomitic agricultural limestone. There usually would be no justification for selecting higher-priced dolomitic limestone for use in ponds.     

大气CO2水平升高对微藻影响的研究进展

大气CO₂浓度升高将干扰水体的碳酸盐缓冲系统,导致水体pH值下降,对水生微藻产生一定的影响。文章从生长状况、光合作用、藻细胞化学元素组成和群落结构4方面分别综述大气CO₂浓度升高对海洋微藻和淡水微藻的影响。在生长方面,大气CO₂浓度升高不仅会影响某些海洋微藻和淡水微藻的生长速率,还会使某些藻细胞的形态发生变化。在光合作用方面,大气CO₂浓度升高可能会减弱微藻对CCM机制的依赖性;对不具有CCM机制的微藻来说,CO₂浓度增加可能会减弱其碳限制程度,有利于微藻光合作用。在藻细胞化学元素组成方面,大气CO₂浓度的升高对微藻细胞化学元素组成的影响与藻类的生长是否受营养盐限制有关,只有当藻类生长受到水体营养盐浓度限制时,CO₂浓度升高才会显著改变其元素组成。在群落结构方面,当微藻个体发生变化时,微藻种群间的竞争优势也会发生改变,体积较小的微藻可能将从全球CO₂水平升高的趋势中受益更多。在间接因素温度导致的水生环境变化的条件下,可能更有利于蓝藻生长,使其拥有更大的竞争优势。微藻群落结构的改变,对整个海洋生态系统和淡水生态系统都可能会造成严重的影响。最后展望了在全球大气CO₂水平升高的背景下微藻响应机制方面研究方向。     

盐碱和pH对鱼类生长和发育的影响

＂以渔改碱＂是开发利用我国约6.9×108km2低洼盐碱水域的有效途径。水体中的盐度过高会显著影响鱼类的渗透压调节、能量收支、生长发育、组织功能以及血浆电解质浓度等;碱度过高会引起＂碱病＂和多种异常生理、生化而迅速死亡。盐碱和pH对鱼类理化的影响还有协同作用,盐碱过高时对鱼产生联合毒性作用,pH值升高时同样也会加剧这种作用。本文综述了盐碱和pH对鱼类的理化影响、毒性作用等,探讨了鱼类在盐碱水中的生长机制,以期为盐碱水域的开发利用提供基础资料。     

Influence of Seaweed Aquaculture on Marine Inorganic Carbon Dynamics and Sea‐air CO2 Flux

On the basis of field data measured during four cruises from April 2011 to January 2012, spatial and seasonal variations of CO₂ dynamics and aqueous pCO₂ were investigated in the seaweed aquaculture area, Lidao town, China. Results showed that the mean annual concentrations of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), HCO₃^?, CO₃^2?, and CO₂ were 2024.79 ± 146.96, 1842.41 ± 132.13, 170.02 ± 42.82, and 12.35 ± 2.52 µmol/L, respectively. There were no significant differences between areas in concentrations of DIC and HCO₃^? (P > 0.05), while the differences for the concentration of CO₂ was very significant (P < 0.01). The mean annual values of aqueous pCO₂ and sea‐air CO₂ flux were 287.80 ± 37.90 µatm and ?32.71 ± 17.23 mmol/m²/d, respectively. There were very significant differences (P < 0.01) for aqueous pCO₂ and sea‐air CO₂ flux not only between different areas, but also between different seasons. The buffer factor β indicates that, inside the seaweed area, inorganic carbon dynamics are mainly influenced by photosynthesis and respiration process.     

内陆渔业生态系统的碳循环特征及碳汇机制

渔业是水体生态系统中惟一可控的有效增汇产业, 碳汇渔业是水体生态系统中惟一的“碳汇产业”。为了更好地把握内陆渔业生态系统碳循环及碳汇机制的特征, 目前的重点研究应包括内陆渔业水域生态环境(包括自然水域和池塘)中碳循环的规律, 碳赋存形态的归转, 各类水产品生物对碳汇的贡献途径和份额以及相应的计量体系和评价模型等; 同时, 希望合理地估算及测定内陆渔业水体、水–气界面间CO2通量, 把握内陆渔业水域生态系统碳源/碳汇的动态, 进而构建内陆渔业水域生态系统的环境碳/生物碳/碳通量时空变化的信息库。     

Acidified seawater suppresses insulin‐like growth factor I mRNA expression and reduces growth rate of juvenile orange‐spotted groupers,Epinephelus coioides (Hamilton, 1822)

Ocean acidification, resulted from high level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) dissolved in seawater, may disturb the physiology of fish in many ways. However, it is unclear how acidification may impact the growth rate and/or growth hormones of marine fish. In this study, we exposed juvenile orange‐spotted groupers (Epinephelus coioides) to seawater of different levels of acidification: a condition predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (pH 7.8–8.0), and a more extreme condition (pH 7.4–7.6) that may occur in coastal waters in the near future. After 6 weeks of exposure, the growth rates of fish in pH 7.4–7.6 were less than those raised in control water (pH 8.1–8.3). Furthermore, exposure at pH 7.4–7.6 increased blood pCO₂ and HCO₃^? significantly; exposure at pH 7.8–8.0, meanwhile, did not affect acid–base chemistry. Moreover, exposure to pH 7.4–7.6 resulted in lower levels of hepatic igf1 (insulin‐like growth factor I) mRNA, but did not affect levels of pituitary gh (growth hormone) or hypothalamus psst2 and psst3 (prepro‐somatostatin II and III). The results show that highly acidified seawater suppresses growth of juvenile grouper, which may be a consequence of reduced levels of IGF‐1, but not due to diminished growth hormone release.     

Evaluation of the Effects of Different Stunning Methods on the Stress Responses and Meat Quality of the Amazon hybrid surubim,Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum female × Leiarius marmoratus male

Different stunning methods (carbon dioxide [CO₂] and hypothermia) used in industrial fish processing were compared with asphyxia in air, which is used in traditional fishing, to evaluate the effects of these methods on the stress responses and the meat quality of the Amazon hybrid surubim, Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum female × Leiarius marmoratus male. After the application, blood and behavioral indicators were evaluated. Following death by gill cutting, the fish were gutted, and analyses of muscle pH, rigor mortis, the exudation of the meat, and coloration were performed. Significantly higher levels of cortisol and glucose were exhibited by the fish subjected to asphyxia than by the fish stunned by either CO₂ or hypothermia. The fish subjected to asphyxia displayed decreasing muscle pH during the first 2 h after death and showed higher rates of rigor mortis after 3 h than the fish that were stunned by the other two methods. The asphyxia is a practice that exposes fish to suffering by causing an increase in stress responses, which affects meat quality. The immersion of fish in water and ice (hypothermia) for 5 min was more effective stunning method than the use of CO₂, resulting in higher loss of sensibility and greater welfare.     

Relationship between otolith and somatic growth:consequence of starvation on acid-base balance inplasma and endolymph in the rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss

The effect of a short period of starvation (5–6 weeks) on thechemistry of plasma and inner ear endolymph (Na⁺,K⁺, Cl^-, total Ca, protein, totalCO₂ concentrations and pH) was studied in trout (Oncorhynchusmykiss). In plasma, only total Ca significantly decreased, by 0.17 mM, instarved trout. A slight drop (10%) in the plasma protein content wasalso observed. Starvation induced a metabolic plasma alkalosis characterizedby a non-signifiacant increase in pH and a significant drop of 22% oftotal CO₂. In endolymph, the Na⁺,K⁺, Cl^- , total Ca and protein concentrationswere not significantly different in control and starved trout, but in thelatter, the pH of the endolymph was less alkaline (significant decrease of0.3 UpH) and the total CO₂ concentration was significantlyreduced by 50%. Experimental starvation was selected as aphysiological situation characterized by a slowing down of both somatic andotolith growth. We propose that the reduced rate of otolith growth isdirectly related to an overall reduction in the alkalinity of theendolymph.     

高效低碳——中国水产养殖业发展的必由之路

养殖种类不断增加,营养层次不断提高,集约化水平不断提升已成为我国水产养殖业总体发展的趋势,疾病流行、良种匮乏、污染严重、产品质量堪忧等诸多难题也随之而来。但从大尺度来审视,影响水产养殖近中期目标实现和可持续发展的主要问题则是水资源短缺、排污问题和产业发展对能源、鱼粉不断增大的需求。就产业主体而言,为保障我国的食物安全、实现我国CO₂减排目标,高效低碳模式是水产养殖业发展的必由之路。对未来10年甚或更长时期我国水产养殖发展目标的实现还会主要依靠一些相对简单且易被大众掌握的新技术的应用。积极发展碳汇渔业,特别是海水大型藻类和滤食性贝类的养殖,是实现水产养殖产业总体上走高效低碳道路的结构性保障。高效低碳养殖模式的建立需要大水域协同生产机制的体制保障,需要政府加强对养殖污染物排放监管的法律保障,需要生态学与经济学结合的学科保障。     

Comparative changes in water quality and role of pond soil after application of different levels of organic and inorganic inputs

Changes in water parameters were studied in a yard experiment for 7 weeks after application of cow dung at 20, 50 and 100 t ha^?1, poultry manure at 4, 10 and 20 t ha^?1, feed mixture (groundnut oil cake and rice bran at 1:1) at 10, 20 and 30 t ha^?1 and inorganic fertilizers at 100 kg urea+50 kg single super phosphate (SSP) ha^?1, twice this dose (2x ha^?1) and thrice this dose (3x ha^?1). To study the role of soil in the mineralization process, each treatment was divided into two groups – one with and the other without soil substrate. Higher degree of changes in water parameters was observed at higher input levels. Both organic amendment and inorganic fertilization caused significant reduction (P<0.05) in dissolved oxygen and increase in free CO₂, dissolved organic matter, total ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phosphorus contents of water. Organic inputs significantly decreased (P<0.05) water pH and increased total alkalinity and hardness. In contrast, inorganic fertilization caused a significant increase in pH; alkalinity and hardness increased significantly in the presence of soil, but reduced in its absence. In organic input, presence of soil substrate caused significantly lower value of pH, dissolved oxygen, dissolved organic matter and phosphate‐phosphorus and significantly higher free CO₂, alkalinity, hardness, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate contents, compared with those in the absence of soil, revealing enhanced microbial mineralization in the presence of soil.     

Strategies for alkalinity and pH control for ozonated shrimp pond water

In order to derive the full benefits of ozonation technology for the destruction of toxic metabolites in shrimp grow-out ponds, strategies to supplement and control high alkalinity loss during ammonia oxidation in a model ozonation system were studied. Alkalinity loss and pH profiles were investigated in the ozonated model system containing artificial seawater and ammonia, and alkalinity compensation ability of supplements such as calcium carbonate-based limes, hydrated limes and sodium bicarbonate were evaluated. In some experiments, application of these supplements during ozonation were combined with other treatments like recarbonation (external CO₂ supply). Results showed that calcium carbonate-based limes were not anymore effective for alkalinity supplementation when ozonation is applied to seawater containing ammonia. Although recarbonation improved the effectiveness of CaCO₃ as an alkalinity supplement, application in large ozonated grow-out ponds were considered not practical. The effective alkalinity supplements for ozonated seawater containing ammonia were the more soluble materials, high purity sodium bicarbonate and hydrated lime applied at a proper dosage. Sodium bicarbonate and hydrated lime would be more appropriate alkalinity control strategies for in situ¹ ozonated shrimp grow-out ponds; however, for application of hydrated lime, the problem of overdosage should be taken into consideration.     

Effect of organic matter concentration on agricultural limestone dissolution in laboratory soil–water systems

Laboratory soil – water systems in which soil organic matter was increased by 0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.0% and 4.0% by adding dry, chopped ryegrass (Lolium perenne) shoots to sandy soil containing 0.06% organic matter. Agricultural limestone was added to the systems, and pH, alkalinity and hardness of the water were monitored for 65 days. The pH, alkalinity and hardness increased with greater soil organic matter concentration. Amounts of carbon dioxide released by microbial respiration increased at the higher soil organic matter concentrations, and this resulted in more rapid and greater solubility of agricultural limestone. The results suggest that greater soil organic matter concentrations in ponds favour the rate and extent of agricultural limestone dissolution.     

Fatty Acid Composition of Different Microalgae Strains (Nannochloropsis sp., Nannochloropsis oculata (Droop) Hibberd, Nannochloris atomus Butcher and Isochrysis sp.) According to the Culture Phase and the Carbon Dioxide Concentration

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different volumes of supplemented carbon dioxide. which is a potential donator of carbon atom, on the fatty acid profile of four microalgae strains (Nannochloropsis sp., Nannochloropsis oculata (Droop) Hibberd. Nannochloris atomus Butcher and Isochrysis sp.) currently used to enrich rotifers fed to marine fish larvae during two different phases of growth (logarithmic and stationary). Half of the microalgae were cultured at a low CO₂ concentration (0.5 L/min). corresponding to 1 % the air volume (0.038 L/min per L of culture) and the other half of microalgae were cultured at a high concentration of CO₂ (1.1 L/min), corresponding to 2% the air volume (0.086 L/min per L of culture). The resulting fatty acid profile was species-specific and Nannochloris atomus appeared less suitable for inarine organism feeding because of its high percentage of alpha-linolenic acid which represents the only n-3 PUFA of this alga (28.7%). On the contrary, Isochrysis sp. showed the largest proportions of n-3 PUFA also when maintained in the stationary phase (36.46%). Algae cultures contained higher percentages of n-3 PUFA during the logarithmic phase than in the stationary phase when the proportions of short-chain fatty acids increased. High levels of concentrated CO₂ generally increased the content of long chain fatty acids from 17 carbon atoms onwards. The percentages of total n-3 and n-6 were higher than those recorded at low CO₂ concentration. Similarly, the n-3/n-6 ratio was higher at the maximum CO₂ concentration (logarithmic phase). During stationary phase the difference between the two groups was less apparent than that observed in the logarithmic one. The high CO₂ addition exerted a significant and more favorable influence than the low supplementation on the C18:1, C20:0, C20:4n-6, and C22:6n-3 concentrations in both phases, in all four microalgae strains studied.     

Exterminating Sunamphitoe namhaensis using carbon dioxide in seawater for culturing brown algae Sargassum horneri seedlings

The amphipod Sunamphitoe namhaensis grazes on seedlings of Sargassum horneri in culture. To exterminate S. namhaensis, we immersed them in seawater with dissolved carbon dioxide—a treatment used previously to remove copepods in cultures of abalone and sea cucumber. Experiments were conducted under different CO₂ (aq) concentrations and for different lengths of time. Amphipod mortality was 100% following immersion in CO₂ seawater with a CO₂ (aq) concentration of 26,262 µmol/kg (pH 5.0) for 60 min. When algal seedlings were immersed in CO₂ seawater under these same conditions, their survival rate and growth were not affected.

     

碳酸盐碱度对鱼类毒性作用的研究

本文报道了1980—1981年所进行的碱度对鱼类毒性的研究结果,探讨了碱度各成分的作用及相互关系。碱度(A)和 pH值对鱼类的致死作用存在着相互影响的作用,其24小时半致死关系方程为:pH=(10.00±0.038)-(0.0149±0.0007)A,(N=25,r=O.976,s=O.101)。在所进行的实验条件下,CO_3~- 对鲢鱼的24小时 TLm 值为 12.4me/l。碱度致毒是综合性作用,除主要因子 CO_3~-外,不同 pH区间还有OH~-、CO_2 和盐度等因子起协同作用。据研究结果,作者认为碱度 10me/l可以作为鲢、鳙鱼养殖用水的危险指标。