Ammosorb + Pond Ammonia Control

Controlling ammonia and nitrite levels in pond water is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of shrimp in aquaculture. Both ammonia and nitrite can be toxic to shrimp, leading to stress, poor growth, and increased mortality rates. Yucca powder, derived from the Yucca schidigera plant, is increasingly used in aquaculture for its potential to manage ammonia and nitrite levels in pond water. Its primary active components, including saponins, have several beneficial effects that can help improve water quality and shrimp health. The saponins present in yucca powder can bind to ammonia, reducing its availability in the water. This binding helps to decrease the concentration of free ammonia, particularly the toxic un-ionized form (NH3), thereby mitigating its harmful effects on shrimp. Yucca can promote the conversion of ammonia into less harmful forms, potentially enhancing the efficiency of biological filtration systems in the pond. Yucca powder may promote the growth of beneficial nitrifying bacteria, which are responsible for converting ammonia to nitrite and then to nitrate. An increase in these bacteria can help maintain a balanced nitrogen cycle, effectively managing nitrite levels as well. By improving overall microbial activity in the pond, yucca powder can enhance the natural degradation of organic matter, which is a source of ammonia. Yucca powder has antioxidant properties that may help reduce oxidative stress in shrimp, enhancing their overall health and immune response.

Sodium meta-silicate (SMS) has properties that allow it to absorb ammonia, effectively reducing its concentration in the water. This can be particularly beneficial in aquaculture systems where ammonia buildup poses a risk to shrimp health. SMS can enhance the buffering capacity of pond water. This means it helps to stabilize pH levels, which is critical because the toxicity of ammonia is pH-dependent. At higher pH levels, more ammonia exists in the toxic un-ionized form (NH3). By stabilizing pH, SMS can help reduce the proportion of toxic ammonia. By lowering ammonia levels, SMS helps create a healthier environment for shrimp, reducing stress and the risk of ammonia toxicity, which can lead to poor growth and higher mortality rates. Sodium meta-silicate can be an effective tool for controlling ammonia levels in shrimp pond water, helping to create a healthier environment for shrimp growth and reducing the risks associated with ammonia toxicity. By incorporating SMS into a comprehensive water quality management strategy that includes regular monitoring and complementary practices, shrimp farmers can enhance productivity and maintain optimal conditions for their aquatic livestock.

Various probiotics play crucial roles in the nitrogen cycle, particularly in the processes of nitrification and denitrification, which are essential for controlling ammonia and nitrite levels in shrimp pond water. Bacteria used: Pseudomonas denitrificans, Nitrosomonas europaea, Nitrobacter vulgaris, Thiobacillus thiooxidans, Thiobacillus ferroidans, Thiobacillus denitrificans, Perococcus denitrificans’