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Using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming is a solution that many experts in the seafood industry are interested in. Hydrogen peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) helps increase dissolved oxygen content, kill harmful bacteria, fungi and algae, thereby reducing the risk of disease outbreaks. Using the right dosage and method, hydrogen peroxide not only cleans water but also reduces toxins such as H₂S and NH₃, helping shrimp grow stronger. In the article below, Dong A Chemical will introduce in more detail the uses or notes when using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming. Readers, please follow along!
What is hydrogen peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide, also known as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), is a popular antiseptic solution used in medicine and at home. It is a clear liquid, slightly more viscous than water and has strong oxidizing properties. In nature, hydrogen peroxide exists in trace form in rainwater and snow thanks to photochemical reactions of water and oxygen in the atmosphere.
Hydrogen peroxide has been widely used in many different fields, from medicine, industry, to agriculture, including the shrimp farming industry.
Hydrogen peroxide is a commonly used antiseptic solution
Outstanding properties of hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing ability, thanks to which hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has many of the following useful properties:
- Antiseptic ability: Hydrogen peroxide is effective in killing bacteria, fungi and viruses. When in contact with microorganisms, hydrogen peroxide will decompose into water and atomic oxygen, releasing powerful oxidative energy, attacking and destroying the cell structure of microorganisms, leading to their destruction. .
- Cleaning ability: Hydrogen peroxide can remove dirt, pus, dead cells and excess blood on skin and surfaces. When in contact with organic substances, hydrogen peroxide will oxidize them into simpler compounds that are easily soluble in water and washed away.
- Mild hemostatic ability: Hydrogen peroxide can help mild hemostasis due to its ability to create blood clots. When in contact with blood, hydrogen peroxide will decompose red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin, which plays a role in forming blood clots, helping to prevent bleeding.
- Bleaching ability: Hydrogen peroxide can bleach materials such as fabric, hair and skin due to its ability to oxidize pigments. When it comes into contact with pigments, hydrogen peroxide breaks down their molecular structure, causing them to lose color.
In addition, hydrogen peroxide also has the ability to self-decompose in water and release oxygen molecules, so it will increase the amount of oxygen in the water, bringing many uses in shrimp farming in particular and aquaculture in general.
Using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming is safe and effective
What is the effect of hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming?
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has many applications in life, including shrimp farming. Thanks to its strong oxidation ability, hydrogen peroxide is used to sterilize pond water, disinfect, prevent and treat diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites to shrimp. Below are details about the effects of hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming:
- Providing oxygen for shrimp: Hydrogen peroxide has the ability to self-decompose in water, releasing atomic oxygen, helping to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the pond. Adequate oxygen supply helps shrimp breathe better, enhances resistance, supports healthy growth and limits mortality. Especially effective in cases where ponds lack oxygen due to high density and time. Sudden changes in secretions or when shrimp is sick.
- Pond water treatment: Hydrogen peroxide has a strong antiseptic effect, killing bacteria, fungi, and parasites that are harmful to shrimp. Helps disinfect pond water, improve water quality, and limit the growth of pathogens. Removes excess organic matter in water, minimizing environmental pollution of shrimp ponds.
- Prevention and treatment of shrimp diseases: Hydrogen peroxide is used to prevent and treat diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites to shrimp such as white spot disease, hepatopancreatic disease, scab disease, and shrimp disease. mushrooms,… Helps shrimp increase resistance and limit the invasion of pathogens. Supports effective treatment of diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites, helping shrimp quickly recover health.
- Stimulates shrimp to molt: Hydrogen peroxide can stimulate shrimp to molt faster and more evenly. Therefore, it helps shrimp molt more easily and limits the rate of shrimp dying due to difficult molting. Enhances shrimp health after molting, helping shrimp grow better.
With so many uses of hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming as above, shrimp farmers next need to understand how to use this chemical compound to ensure the safety of their shrimp ponds.
Benefits of using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming
How to use hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming safely and effectively
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays an important role in shrimp farming, bringing many practical benefits to farmers. However, to achieve optimal effectiveness and ensure safety, the use of hydrogen peroxide needs to comply with the appropriate dosage, time and method.
Appropriate time to use hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming
To achieve effectiveness and safety when using hydrogen peroxide in white shrimp farming, the first thing is to understand when it is most appropriate to use it. Below are a few appropriate timelines for using hydrogen peroxide to use oxygen in pond water treatment, as well as to protect and prevent diseases for shrimp:
- Before stocking: Use hydrogen peroxide at a dose of 150ppm to disinfect pond water, kill bacteria, fungi, and parasites harmful to shrimp, helping to create a safe living environment for baby shrimp.
- Juvenile shrimp stage: Juvenile shrimp have a higher need for oxygen than adult shrimp. Therefore, hydrogen peroxide should be used periodically every 2 – 3 days at a dose of 1mg/liter to provide oxygen for the best development of baby shrimp.
- After harvest: Use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect pond water, kill bacteria, fungi, and parasites left after harvest, helping the pond clean and ready for the next farming crop.
- After using chemicals: Using chemicals to kill bacteria, parasites or treat pond water can reduce the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. Hydrogen peroxide should be used at a dose of 1 – 2mg/liter after using chemicals to provide oxygen to shrimp and help shrimp recover quickly.
- When the shrimp pond lacks oxygen: Due to high stocking density, hot weather, or polluted pond water environment, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water drops below 4mg/liter, the shrimp will lack oxygen and may leads to death. Use hydrogen peroxide to provide oxygen to shrimp, helping shrimp breathe better and grow healthily.
- When the pond water environment is polluted: Due to excess food, shrimp waste, dead algae, etc. accumulating in the pond, the pond water environment can be polluted, affecting the health of fish. shrimp. Using hydrogen peroxide in doses to treat pond water helps improve water quality and create a good living environment for shrimp.
- When shrimp show signs of disease: Hydrogen peroxide can be used to prevent and treat some common diseases in shrimp such as white spot disease, hepatopancreatic disease, scabies, fungal diseases,… Use hydrogen peroxide with Dosage of 20 – 50ppm, depending on the severity of the disease, to kill disease-causing bacteria and fungi and help shrimp recover quickly.
- Periodic disease prevention for shrimp: Use hydrogen peroxide at a dose of 10 – 20ppm periodically every 7 – 10 days to prevent diseases caused by bacteria and fungi for shrimp.
- 1 – 2 days before shrimp molt: Use hydrogen peroxide at a dose of 5 – 10ppm to stimulate shrimp to molt faster, and help shrimp molt more easily, limiting mortality due to molting.
Determine the appropriate time to use hydrogen peroxide in shrimp ponds
Dosage for using hydrogen peroxide
The dosage of hydrogen peroxide used in shrimp farming depends on the purpose of use and the specific condition of the pond. Below are some hydrogen peroxide dosages used in each case for reference:
- To provide oxygen for shrimp, dilute 1 – 2mg/liter of hydrogen peroxide into the water and sprinkle evenly across the pond surface. Always start with a lower dose and gradually increase if necessary, depending on the specific conditions of the pond.
- In case of shrimp pond water treatment, when algae is detected at a dosage of 150ppm. Use when toxic algae are detected, avoid using too often so as not to affect beneficial algae.
- For shrimp disease prevention and treatment, use 20 – 50ppm, depending on the level of shrimp disease.
- Dosage to stimulate shrimp molting is about 5 – 10ppm, use 1 – 2 days before shrimp molt to increase shrimp health.
- Use hydrogen peroxide to increase shrimp resistance at a dose of about 1 – 2mg/liter, use periodically every 7 – 10 days.
Detailed instructions for using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming
In aquaculture, hydrogen peroxide is widely used for many different purposes. However, to achieve the highest efficiency and ensure the safety of the shrimp pond environment, it is necessary to use hydrogen peroxide properly. Below are detailed instructions on how to use hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming:
Use hydrogen peroxide in shrimp ponds properly
Prepare:
- Hydrogen peroxide has a clear origin, ensuring quality. You should choose hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of 35% or 50%.
- Clean water to dissolve hydrogen peroxide.
- Gloves, masks, and other protective equipment to ensure safety when using hydrogen peroxide.
How to dissolve hydrogen peroxide:
Dilute hydrogen peroxide with clean water in a ratio suitable for intended use:
- Dilute 1 liter of 50% hydrogen peroxide with 1,000 liters of water to provide oxygen to shrimp.
- Dilute 2 liters of 50% hydrogen peroxide with 1,000 liters of water when treating shrimp pond water.
- Dilute 0.4 – 1 liter of 50% hydrogen peroxide with 1,000 liters of water to prevent and treat shrimp diseases.
- Dilute 0.1 – 0.2 liters of 50% hydrogen peroxide with 1,000 liters of water to stimulate shrimp molting 1 – 2 days before.
- Dilute 0.2 liters of 50% hydrogen peroxide with 1,000 liters of water for the purpose of increasing shrimp resistance: .
Next, stir the solution until the hydrogen peroxide in the water is completely dissolved.
Usage:
- Sprinkle hydrogen peroxide solution evenly across the surface of the shrimp pond or use a watering system.
- You should use hydrogen peroxide in the morning or late afternoon, avoid using it in hot weather.
- Combine the use of hydrogen peroxide with other prevention and treatment measures to achieve the highest effectiveness.
Besides understanding the time, flow as well as how to properly use hydrogen peroxide to treat pond water and protect shrimp health, during the implementation process, everyone needs to know the necessary notes to avoid consequences. not worth it.
Important notes when using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming
Hydrogen peroxide is also a strong chemical. If used incorrectly, it can have negative effects on shrimp and the pond environment. Therefore, farmers need to note the following points when using hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming:
Care must be taken when using hydrogen peroxide to ensure safety for shrimp
- You should choose hydrogen peroxide with clear origin and quality assurance. Choose hydrogen peroxide with a concentration suitable for the intended use of 35% or 50%
- You should use hydrogen peroxide in the early morning or late afternoon when the water temperature is low. Avoid using during hot days because the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide will decrease due to the effects of sunlight.
- Do not use pure hydrogen peroxide because it can be harmful to shrimp. Therefore, it is necessary to dilute hydrogen peroxide with water in the appropriate ratio before using it in shrimp ponds. The hydrogen peroxide dilution ratio can vary depending on the purpose of use and pond conditions.
- It is necessary to monitor the condition of shrimp ponds and adjust the hydrogen peroxide dosage accordingly. Do not use too much hydrogen peroxide because it can cause poisoning to shrimp.
- Use of hydrogen peroxide should be combined with other measures to increase efficiency and limit negative impacts on the pond environment. For example, combine the use of hydrogen peroxide with water fans to increase dissolved oxygen in the pond. water, combining the use of hydrogen peroxide with biological products to improve shrimp pond water quality.
- Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing chemical, so you need to be careful when using it. You should wear personal protective equipment when using hydrogen peroxide such as gloves, masks, and goggles. Avoid getting hydrogen peroxide into your skin and eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly after using hydrogen peroxide.
- Hydrogen peroxide needs to be stored in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures, which will reduce quality. In addition, after use, the bottle cap must be tightly closed.
Through the above article, readers can see the importance of hydrogen peroxide in shrimp farming such as helping to provide oxygen, treat pond water and prevent diseases for shrimp. In addition, you can find more useful information about shrimp farming when visiting the Dong A Chemical website.
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