This study investigated the temporal variation and removal efficiency of solid waste, together with the dynamics of water quality parameters and microbial community structure, in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) fed a formulated diet. The average fish weight was 384.62 ± 12.13 g, and the stocking density was 25 kg/m3. The results showed that: (1) the contents of the stomach and int...