Brace up for this: There are more than 100 chemical products being used by the local aquaculture industry for prophylaxis and treatment. The most commonly applied chemicals are disinfectants, pesticides, soil and water conditioners, antimicrobials, plankton growth promoters, organic matter decomposers, and feed supplements.

Fernandez, R. (1996, June 23). Expert says more than 100 chemicals used by aquaculture industry. The Philippine Star, p. 1.