Tagged with animal health
Shrimp farming common problem 20: Blue-green...
An algae over-bloom means plankton can easily crash and drop oxygen levels. Learn more how to...
Shrimp farming common problem 19: Cannot molt,...
A failed molting means death for the shrimp. Learn more how to solve the issue.
Shrimp farming common problem 18: Mortality or...
It is common for a crop in a poorly managed pond to experience illness during the first month....
Shrimp farming common problem 17: Sudden...
Sometimes a crop suddenly dies – without ever showing any sign of disease. Learn more how to...
Shrimp farming common problem 16: Loose shell
Loose Shell Syndrome (or LSS) is a slow killer of shrimp, hurting farmers’ profits. Learn more...
Shrimp farming common problem 15: White feces
White fecal strings indicate a bacterial or parasite infection.
Shrimp farming common problem 14: White muscle...
White muscle is abnormal. It indicates stress or disease. Learn more how to solve the issue.
Shrimp farming common problem 13: Pink gill or...
Pink shell or gill indicates stress. Something is wrong in the pond environment. Learn more how...
Shrimp farming common problem 12: Sudden...
A drop in feed consumption means longer culture time and potentially lost profits. Learn more how...
Shrimp farming common problem 11: High nitrite
Nitrite becomes more toxic in a pond with low salinity. Learn more how to solve the issue.
Shrimp farming common problem 10: High level of...
The level of toxicity of ammonia rises with temperature and pH. Learn more how to solve the issue.
Shrimp farming common problem 09: Bad odor
Bad odor can indicate a problem with hydrogen sulfide or VFAs. Watch the above video.
Shrimp farming common problem 08: Black sludge
Black sludge indicates anoxic bacteria that produce toxic hydrogen sulfide gas. Learn more how to...
Shrimp farming common problem 07: Color of...
A low pH limits plankton growth, and makes hydrogen sulfide more toxic. Learn more how to solve...
Shrimp farming common problem 06: Water color...
A water color change indicates the plankton is starting to die, or the species is changing. Learn...