What Is the Purpose of Ozone in Water? 2026 Aquaculture Guide
Ozone (O₃) is a powerful oxidant used in both the aquaculture and water treatment industries to improve water quality and reduce pathogens during pretreatment, treatment of effluent, as a continual treatment during RAS operations, and for bivalve depuration. If you manage a fish farm, shrimp hatchery, or any recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), understanding the purpose […]
Is Ozone Better Than UV Light for Aquaculture?
Ozone is not universally better than UV light in aquaculture — each technology solves a different problem, and most high-performing RAS facilities use both. Rather than competing, UV and ozone are considered complementary technologies, and each system can have various process advantages depending on the disinfection need. Ozone excels at oxidizing dissolved organics, improving water […]
