A Probiotic Cocktail as a Growth Promoter in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Research findings from the use of probiotics in tilapia aquaculture: A review

“…and LAB increased the survival and growth performance in Nile tilapia [10]. A combination of S. thermophilus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifiduim eliminated the mortality of Nile tilapia from an A. hydrophila challenge [29]. A diet supplemented with a combination of probiotics of B. subtilis, S. cerevisiae and A. oryzae increased respiratory burst activity, erythrocyte fragility and levels of white blood cells of Nile tilapia [32].…”

“…Likewise, single supplementation either L. acidophilus or Bifidobacterium bifiduim with feed protected Nile tilapia completely from an Aeromonas hydrophila challenge [29]. Administration of either individual or combined probiotics Bacillus sp.…”

“…Other probiotic bacteria proven to bring benefits to tilapia include Aspergillus oryzae [32], Bifidobacterium bifiduim [29], Enterococcus faecium [34], Micrococcus luteus [14], Pediococcus acidilactici [35], P. fluorescens [24]. Streptococcus salivarius subsp.…”

“…The best growth rate, food consumption, and food conversion were in Nile tilapia fed a combination of three probiotic bacteria [29]. The biomaterial Lycogen™ increased muscle weight, weight gain, the specific growth rate (SGR) and the feed conversion ratio (FCR) of seawater red tilapia (O. mossambicus  O. niloticus) [18].…”

“…Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus (previous name Streptococcus thermophilus) [29]. Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) has been recognized as a potential probiotic for Nile tilapia [15,32,36,37] and Galilee tilapia [20].…”