After stocking shrimps, the management of environment and health care of shrimp is the most basic technical stage, affecting the results of the crop.

Unpredictable weather causes pathogenic bacteria to affect growth shrimp

In recent times, unpredictable weather conditions: Hot sunshine alternates with the rain, the difference between the day and night is the condition for viruses and bacteria to cause diseases for shrimp develope. In order to limit the negative impacts caused by the weather, shrimp farmers need to apply measures to stabilize the pond environment and increase the resistance of shrimp.

pH

pH is a volatile factor, especially after heavy rains, sudden fluctuations in pH can reduce shrimp resistance. Therefore, it is recommended to check the pH several times a day to make timely adjustments. Maintain the pH at an appropriate level from 7.5 to 8.5 and oscillate between light and dimension no more than 0.5 units. If the pH is low, farmers use lime of 10-20 kg / 1,000 m3 of pond water depending on the measured pH value.

In addition, to limit alum on the pond bank to wash down the pond when rain reduces pH and water turbidity, farmers should use lime stone CaO spread evenly on the pond edge. Lime will help neutralize acid, avoid sudden pH drop and help pond water not become cloudy after rain. In sunny days, algae thrive, pH increases, oxygen decreases. Farmers need to apply water exchange and algae cutting to reduce the density of algae to avoid algal blooms.

Alkalinity

Alkalinity is an important factor affecting the molting process of shrimps, slowing down growth of shrimps, decreasing survival rate or often encountering prolonged soft-shelled shrimps due to lower alkalinity, especially for farming areas. low salinity. Alkalinity suitable for black tiger shrimp is about 80 – 140 mg / l and 120 – 150 mg / l for white shrimp. If the alkalinity is low, use mineral products with the main component of CaCO3 with a dose of 20-30 kg / 1,000 m3.

Water level management

For ponds with low water levels, water quality will fluctuate greatly after rain or hot weather. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a minimum water level of 1.3 m for tiger shrimp ponds and 1.5 m for shrimp ponds. In addition, measures to strengthen water fans during heavy rain or when the sun is strong will help disturb the water to avoid stratification in the pond, thus limiting the negative impacts on farmed shrimp.

Limit pathogens in the pond

By disinfecting pond water, in necessary cases such as the color of shrimp changes badly, shrimps close to the sea, close the viscous, bulging the tail, breaking the tail, breaking the beard … need to replant microorganisms after two days to enhance the micro beneficial bacteria for the pond. Some biocides can affect shrimp health, therefore, farmers should pay attention to select relatively safe germicides and must check shrimp health before use.

Shrimp health management

Regularly observe the reaction, color, intestinal, hepatopancreas and shrimp manure by checking feeding sieve and water color in the pond; especially on bad weather days, people need shrimp fishing periodically to check shrimp health and take timely measures when detecting abnormal signs such as weak shrimps, loose stools, broken intestines pancreas, faint liver … Besides, it is necessary to strengthen the resistance of shrimps by strengthening supplements such as Vitamin C, minerals, intestinal microflora (digestive enzymes), liver tonic, antidote Beta-glucan resistance to increase resistance to shrimp in higher doses than usual.

Source: Contom.vn