Review Article
Nesara KM*, Bedi CS
Abstract
Diatoms are unicellular aquatic microorganisms that belong to a major group of algae called the goldenbrown algae. Diatoms get energy from sunlight and grow use organic matter as food (Carbon source) grown in aquaculture pond. They are the major oxygen producers in the world generates 20% oxygen on the planet earth. Different species of diatoms are cultured/grown in marine water and freshwater which helps for the juveniles as their primary food for shrimp and fish fry. In the larval stages of fish fry/shrimp larvae diatoms are the first food of choice. A unique product Diatomix which enhances the growth of diatoms in the pond by its micro mineral nutrient composition helps full fill the nutritional needs of aquatic species.