Aqua-Biotics ProCoat Plus
Aqua-Biotics ProCoat Plus is positioned as a cost-effective, broad-spectrum probiotic feed coating engineered for strong pellet adhesion and high probiotic survival during processing and storage. It holds an edge over niche larval products by offering scalable application across life stages and a lower price-per-ton advantage versus premium formulations, while trading some of the ultra-specialized strain selection and encapsulation finesse of competitors for wider applicability and simpler on-farm use. For producers focused on practical, budget-conscious probiotic supplementation across large volumes, ProCoat Plus delivers immediate technical value without complex handling requirements.
Heat-stable coating
Gut-friendly strains
Heat-stable coating
Gut-friendly strains
Review Summary
"Users report ProCoat Plus reliably maintains probiotic viability on pellets and improves feed stability and fish gut health; some note performance varies by species and water conditions. Overall it's praised for easy application but considered a premium option."
Pellet hugs probiotics
Contains stabilized multi-strain probiotics formulated for coating pelleted and extruded feeds.
Pellet hugs probiotics
Contains stabilized multi-strain probiotics formulated for coating pelleted and extruded feeds.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Aqua-Biotics ProCoat Plus is positioned as a cost-effective, broad-spectrum probiotic feed coating engineered for strong pellet adhesion and high probiotic survival during processing and storage. It holds an edge over niche larval products by offering scalable application across life stages and a lower price-per-ton advantage versus premium formulations, while trading some of the ultra-specialized strain selection and encapsulation finesse of competitors for wider applicability and simpler on-farm use. For producers focused on practical, budget-conscious probiotic supplementation across large volumes, ProCoat Plus delivers immediate technical value without complex handling requirements.
Heat-stable coating
Gut-friendly strains
Pellet hugs probiotics
Contains stabilized multi-strain probiotics formulated for coating pelleted and extruded feeds.
High adhesion matrix that maintains probiotic viability through handling and short-term storage.
Heat-stable coating
Gut-friendly strains
Pellet hugs probiotics
Contains stabilized multi-strain probiotics formulated for coating pelleted and extruded feeds.
High adhesion matrix that maintains probiotic viability through handling and short-term storage.
$220-320 CAD
BioMar LARVIVA ProStart
BioMar LARVIVA ProStart is a market-leading larval-stage probiotic coating designed specifically for micro-pellets and early life-stage nutrition, with a finely tuned strain mix that improves survival and early growth. It outperforms generalist coatings like Aqua-Biotics ProCoat Plus by targeting the unique needs of larvae and justifies a premium price through demonstrable mortality and performance improvements; compared with encapsulation-focused offerings it prioritizes immediate gut colonization in sensitive stages. Farms raising larvae or broodstock will find ProStart’s targeted technical profile and proven ROI on reduced losses especially compelling.
Larvae-targeted formula
Boosts early survival
Larvae-targeted formula
Boosts early survival
Review Summary
"Customers using LARVIVA ProStart consistently note better larval survival and early growth, with good compatibility in hatchery protocols; a few users mention occasional batch-to-batch variability. It's seen as an effective specialty larval probiotic despite a higher cost."
Tiny-bite delight
Specifically developed for microdiets and live-feed enrichment to support early larval stages.
Tiny-bite delight
Specifically developed for microdiets and live-feed enrichment to support early larval stages.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
BioMar LARVIVA ProStart is a market-leading larval-stage probiotic coating designed specifically for micro-pellets and early life-stage nutrition, with a finely tuned strain mix that improves survival and early growth. It outperforms generalist coatings like Aqua-Biotics ProCoat Plus by targeting the unique needs of larvae and justifies a premium price through demonstrable mortality and performance improvements; compared with encapsulation-focused offerings it prioritizes immediate gut colonization in sensitive stages. Farms raising larvae or broodstock will find ProStart’s targeted technical profile and proven ROI on reduced losses especially compelling.
Larvae-targeted formula
Boosts early survival
Tiny-bite delight
Specifically developed for microdiets and live-feed enrichment to support early larval stages.
Ultra-fine coating particles that ensure even distribution on small-size feeds.
Larvae-targeted formula
Boosts early survival
Tiny-bite delight
Specifically developed for microdiets and live-feed enrichment to support early larval stages.
Ultra-fine coating particles that ensure even distribution on small-size feeds.
$280-420 CAD
Skretting MicroBalance FLX
Skretting MicroBalance FLX is best-in-class for advanced microencapsulation and controlled-release probiotic coatings, providing thermal stability through feed processing and a flexible release profile for extended gut colonization. Technically it surpasses many competitors in protecting live microbes during extrusion and storage, delivering measurable FCR improvements that offset its mid-to-high price point; compared to BioMar it offers broader life-stage utility, and versus commodity options it brings superior process resilience. Producers seeking technical sophistication and predictable performance gains will value FLX’s balance of stability and efficacy.
Flexible dosing
Micro-dose precision
Flexible dosing
Micro-dose precision
Review Summary
"MicroBalance FLX is frequently highlighted for consistent probiotic delivery, improved feed intake and pellet integrity, and dependable performance across species; the main drawback cited is its premium price. Reviewers rate it as a reliable, best-in-class solution."
Flavor sparks feeding
Microencapsulation technology protects diverse probiotic strains during feed processing.
Flavor sparks feeding
Microencapsulation technology protects diverse probiotic strains during feed processing.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skretting MicroBalance FLX is best-in-class for advanced microencapsulation and controlled-release probiotic coatings, providing thermal stability through feed processing and a flexible release profile for extended gut colonization. Technically it surpasses many competitors in protecting live microbes during extrusion and storage, delivering measurable FCR improvements that offset its mid-to-high price point; compared to BioMar it offers broader life-stage utility, and versus commodity options it brings superior process resilience. Producers seeking technical sophistication and predictable performance gains will value FLX’s balance of stability and efficacy.
Flexible dosing
Micro-dose precision
Flavor sparks feeding
Microencapsulation technology protects diverse probiotic strains during feed processing.
Flexible dosing options allow tailoring to species, life stage, and production systems.
Flexible dosing
Micro-dose precision
Flavor sparks feeding
Microencapsulation technology protects diverse probiotic strains during feed processing.
Flexible dosing options allow tailoring to species, life stage, and production systems.
$210-330 CAD
Cargill AQUAXCEL ProBite
Cargill AQUAXCEL ProBite leverages Cargill’s global supply chain to provide a competitively priced, commercially robust probiotic feed coating optimized for palatability and large-scale integration into existing manufacturing lines. While it may not match the larval specialization of BioMar or the encapsulation technology of Skretting, its financial advantages—volume discounts, consistent global availability, and lower logistics cost—make it the pragmatic choice for high-throughput operations. For producers prioritizing scalability, supply security and per-ton cost efficiency, AQUAXCEL ProBite is the market leader in operational value.
High adhesion coating
Broad-spectrum strains
High adhesion coating
Broad-spectrum strains
Review Summary
"AQUAXCEL ProBite receives positive marks for enhancing pellet adhesion and short-term probiotic activity, but some users report variable long-term probiotic persistence and occasional integration challenges in feed lines. It is regarded as a solid commercial option with room for improvement."
Fish-approved taste
Combines probiotic cultures with palatability enhancers to increase feed intake.
Fish-approved taste
Combines probiotic cultures with palatability enhancers to increase feed intake.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Cargill AQUAXCEL ProBite leverages Cargill’s global supply chain to provide a competitively priced, commercially robust probiotic feed coating optimized for palatability and large-scale integration into existing manufacturing lines. While it may not match the larval specialization of BioMar or the encapsulation technology of Skretting, its financial advantages—volume discounts, consistent global availability, and lower logistics cost—make it the pragmatic choice for high-throughput operations. For producers prioritizing scalability, supply security and per-ton cost efficiency, AQUAXCEL ProBite is the market leader in operational value.
High adhesion coating
Broad-spectrum strains
Fish-approved taste
Combines probiotic cultures with palatability enhancers to increase feed intake.
Compatible with standard feed manufacturing and post-extrusion coating workflows.
High adhesion coating
Broad-spectrum strains
Fish-approved taste
Combines probiotic cultures with palatability enhancers to increase feed intake.
Compatible with standard feed manufacturing and post-extrusion coating workflows.
$190-310 CAD
INVE Sanolife MIC-F
INVE Sanolife MIC-F is a research-driven probiotic coating built on well-characterized strains and targeted for immune support, gut health and performance in aquaculture feed applications. Its strength lies in scientifically validated strain selection and trial-backed disease-reduction outcomes, which command a premium but can substantially lower medication and mortality-related costs compared with lower-cost alternatives; technically it rivals Skretting in product sophistication while focusing more tightly on probiotic efficacy than on large-scale supply economics. Aquaculture operations seeking documented health outcomes and long-term reduction in veterinary inputs will find MIC-F offers a strong ROI despite higher upfront cost.
Sanitation-focused mix
Competitive exclusion
Sanitation-focused mix
Competitive exclusion
Review Summary
"Sanolife MIC-F is praised for improving disease resistance and survival in larvae and juveniles, with many users noting good shelf life and measurable health benefits; some operators find dosing and handling guidelines require careful attention. Overall reviews are strongly positive for health outcomes."
Shrimp-smile approved
Broad-spectrum probiotic formulation targeting common aquaculture pathogens and opportunists.
Shrimp-smile approved
Broad-spectrum probiotic formulation targeting common aquaculture pathogens and opportunists.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
INVE Sanolife MIC-F is a research-driven probiotic coating built on well-characterized strains and targeted for immune support, gut health and performance in aquaculture feed applications. Its strength lies in scientifically validated strain selection and trial-backed disease-reduction outcomes, which command a premium but can substantially lower medication and mortality-related costs compared with lower-cost alternatives; technically it rivals Skretting in product sophistication while focusing more tightly on probiotic efficacy than on large-scale supply economics. Aquaculture operations seeking documented health outcomes and long-term reduction in veterinary inputs will find MIC-F offers a strong ROI despite higher upfront cost.
Sanitation-focused mix
Competitive exclusion
Shrimp-smile approved
Broad-spectrum probiotic formulation targeting common aquaculture pathogens and opportunists.
Robust shelf stability and resistance to environmental stressors typical in feed storage.
Sanitation-focused mix
Competitive exclusion
Shrimp-smile approved
Broad-spectrum probiotic formulation targeting common aquaculture pathogens and opportunists.
Robust shelf stability and resistance to environmental stressors typical in feed storage.
$240-380 CAD