Azomite for vannamei shrimp is becoming more popular since it can be an effective treatment material. This substance comprises minerals that are vital for shrimp growth, including calcium, magnesium, chlorine, sodium, and potassium oxide.
The demand for minerals in vannamei shrimp farming is quite high, and relying solely on feed is sometimes insufficient. Farmers often use extra minerals, including azomite.
Azomite is commonly utilized during the pond preparation stage. However, some farmers also apply it even when cultivation has already begun. The method involves mixing azomite into the feed.
In addition to fulfilling mineral demands, azomite provides other advantages for vannamei shrimp. What are those benefits? Find the answer below.
Benefits of Azomite for Shrimp
There are seven benefits of azomite for vannamei shrimp farming, including
- Keeping soil pH stable
- Keeping pond water quality stable
- Improving soil structure and fertility
- Serving as an extra micro mineral for plankton
- Enhancing shrimp immune system against disease
- Helping the molting process
- Increasing shrimp growth
Azomite Usage and Its Result
Azomite for vannamei shrimp can be applied to the pond water and feed. Following the land preparation step, azomite is applied at a dose of 1-2 ppm/day before the shrimp fry are stocked in intensive or semi-intensive ponds. For plankton maintenance, azomite can be applied at a dose of 1 ppm/week.
Azomite can also be mixed with 5-10 g/kg of feed once a day. Mix the feed evenly and add adhesive with fish oil.
Several studies have found that adding azomite to feed leads to significant increase in shrimp growth. The ratio is 0.3-1% of the overall feed mix.
Conclusion
Azomite is a treatment material that contains numerous valuable minerals. In vannamei shrimp farming, azomite gives seven benefits, including
- Keeping soil pH stable
- Keeping pond water quality stable
- Improving soil structure and fertility
- Serving as an extra micro mineral for plankton
- Enhancing shrimp immune system against disease
- Helping the molting process
- Increasing shrimp growth
To track the results, keep a record of every time you apply azomite treatment. You can input it into JALA App, a shrimp farm management application from JALA.
In addition to treatment, JALA App allows you to record, monitor, and even analyze over 40 shrimp farming parameters, including feed, water quality, and shrimp mortality. You can also view the results in visual charts.
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