Probiotics in fish food

Probiotics are used in antibiotic therapy, for immunosuppression and for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. "So why not try products containing probiotics for aquarium fish?" thought the professionals at Tropical. One of the latest products for aquarium fish in Tropical's portfolio is Pro Defence food, which uses Bacillus Subtilis C-3102 bacteria as a probiotic.
Probiotics improve nutrition through the synthesis of essential ingredients such as vitamins, short-chain fatty acids and enzymes (amylases, proteases). Moreover, probiotic bacteria de­compose food components that would not be digestible without their participation. They increase resistance to infections. They eli-minate unwanted bacteria, including substances produced by them which inhibit growth. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on reproduction, the quality of the offspring and their survival.

The composition of the gastrointestinal microflora can also be influenced by probiotic food. However, the probiotic should be given to fish which already have mature digestive tract microflora. It takes time for the probiotic component in the total mass of micro­organisms to reach a level at which its action is visible; time must elapse and the food should be administered regularly during the first period.

Pro Defence is a unique recipe with the addition of probiotic bacteria, which have a positive effect on the condition of fish, reproduction, strengthen the immune system and can even alleviate stress caused by transportation. The Pro Defence family has four food granule sizes: micro size (powder food for fry; 60 per cent protein), size XXS (fine granules fry and small fish; 57 per cent protein) and sizes S and M (granulated foods for fish).