Lodan is one of the supplements that is used in shrimp cultivations. Lodan is actually a commercial name for a supplement containing the minerals calcium and magnesium, which can be applied to freshwater and brackish water cultivation. What are the benefits of lodan for shrimp? Discover the elaboration in this article.
Benefits of Lodan
The use of lodan has many benefits for shrimp cultivation. The first benefit is maintaining pond water and soil quality by getting rid of toxic compounds that accumulate at the bottom of the pond such as ammonia. This is necessary to create an optimal environment for shrimp.
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Moreover, lodan also helps improve shrimp appetite, speeding up their growth and hence the time needed to reach harvest. Lodan also stimulates molting in shrimp and increases their resistance towards diseases. The next benefit of lodan is making shrimp more active and agile, as well as reducing mortality in the farm. With these benefits, lodan is promising to be used by farmers in supporting shrimp health and growth.
Lodan Dose and Application
Lodan can be used starting at DoC 7-15 days at a dose of 1-2 kg of lodan per 1 ha of farm area. Repeat lodan treatment after 15 days with the same dose. Next, apply it every 7-15 days at a dose of 2-3 kg/ha. Apply lodan by pouring the powder into water evenly.
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Conclusion
Lodan is one of the supplements that can be used in shrimp farms. The benefits of lodan for shrimp include increasing shrimp appetite, speeding up growth, and improving their disease resistance.
If you want to give lodan as a supplement in your farm, make sure to record it as one of your treatments on the shrimp farm management application, JALA App. JALA App is helps you in:
- Recording 40+ cultivation parameters
- Monitor farm conditions in real-time from anywhere
- Get farm performance analysis in comprehensive graphs
- View total biomass, feed requirement, and income estimates from harvest
- and many more!
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