Water filtration in shrimp ponds is crucial in cultivating vannamei shrimp to ensure the survival of the shrimp. By filtering pond water, shrimp can be free from bacteria, viruses, and various pathogens transmitted through water.

Water filtration is a screening process that can improve the quality of shrimp pond water, positively impacting the growth and health of vannamei shrimp. This article will further discuss the benefits of filtration and how to implement it.

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Benefits of Water Filtration in Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation

1. Improves Water Quality

Filtration of pond water helps eliminate harmful elements contained in the pond water, such as unconsumed feed residues, shrimp waste, and pathogens present in the water. With better water quality, vannamei shrimp can grow optimally with a lower risk of disease.

2. Optimizes Oxygen Content

Pond water filtration processes can also increase the oxygen levels in the water. Oxygen is a crucial element in the growth of vannamei shrimp. With sufficient oxygen availability, shrimp can breathe optimally, enhancing shrimp growth rates and reducing the risk of oxygen deficiency.

3. Reduces Ammonia and Nitrate Content

Organic waste from leftover feed and shrimp waste can produce harmful compounds like ammonia and nitrate for the survival of vannamei shrimp. Pond water filtration helps reduce the concentration of ammonia and nitrate.

4. Minimizes Disease Risks

Bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens thrive in dirty water environments. By maintaining water cleanliness through filtration, farmers can reduce the risk of diseases that could have negative impacts on cultivation. Therefore, clean and filtered water can decrease the risk of disease transmission to vannamei shrimp.

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5. Improves Feed Utilization Efficiency

A good water filtration system can assist in separating unconsumed feed residues. This reduces waste in the pond and helps farmers analyze feed distribution for efficiency, ultimately reducing operational costs.

6. Environmental Stability

Water filtration contributes to creating a more stable aquatic environment. Fluctuations in temperature, oxygen levels, and chemical contaminations can be maintained at optimal levels for shrimp needs. With this stability, shrimp can avoid stress.

7. Increased Production Yield

By maintaining pond water quality through filtration, shrimp can grow optimally, allowing farmers to achieve optimal production results. Considering that vannamei shrimp thrive in optimal conditions and tend to have faster growth rates and higher survival rates.

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Record and Monitor Your Pond Water Quality with AquaHero!

Implementing pond water filtration is one way for farmers to prevent shrimp diseases. Clean and filtered water can reduce the risk of disease transmission to vannamei shrimp.

To ensure that pond water quality remains optimal and under control, you can record and monitor it with AquaHero! AquaHero is an application developed by DELOS to facilitate daily pond monitoring, covering water quality, shrimp growth recommended actions, and Break Even Point (BEP) estimates during cultivation.

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