Temporary process for safe brackish-water shrimp farming in areas affected by diseases in Vietnam

Temporary process for safe brackish-water shrimp farming in areas affected by diseases in Vietnam

(According to the Official Dispatch No. 10/TCTS-NTTS. January 6th, 2015. Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries) I. CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION – Conditions for application – Floor plan of the brackish-water shrimp farming system II….

Codes of color

Codes of color

Pink   Name HEX Color Pink #FFC0CB LightPink #FFB6C1 HotPink #FF69B4 DeepPink #FF1493 PaleVioletRed #DB7093 MediumVioletRed #C71585 Purple Name HEX Color Lavender #E6E6FA Thistle #D8BFD8 Plum #DDA0DD Orchid #DA70D6 Violet…

How to use a refractometer

How to use a refractometer

A refractometer is used to determine a concentration of a particular substance within a solution. Refractometers are available with a variety of scales: Salinity measures sodium chloride solutions Brix measures percent sucrose. Used…

Water temperature of shrimp pond

Water temperature of shrimp pond

Shrimp and fish are cold-blooded species (poikilotherm). Their temperature changes according to the external environment. This is different from human body temperature as we are warm-blooded, or homeothermic. Temperature especially…

Control water quality in shrimp farming

Control water quality in shrimp farming

Good water quality by proper management will help prevent shrimp diseases and create an environment for better growth and higher survival rate. Factor Measurement device Test time Turbidity Secchi disk…

Compounds of nitrogen: ammonia (NH3/NH4+), nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-)

Compounds of nitrogen: ammonia (NH3/NH4+), nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-)

Ammonia (NH3/NH4+): Ammonia (NH3/NH4+) occurs because of: • The use of feed for shrimp, fish and aquatic animals • The decomposition of organic matter in water under the affect of…

Algae in aquaculture water

Algae in aquaculture water

In aquaculture water, there are 5 groups of microorganisms and algae: • Algae – phytoplankton (algae)• Bacteria• Fungal spores (fungi)• Viruses• Zooplankton Common groups of algae in aquaculture ponds: •…

Water hardness in farming

Water hardness in farming

Water hardness measures the content of water-soluble minerals. They are mainly salts containing calcium ions (Ca2+) and magnesium ions (Mg2+). Water hardness is measured by a TDS meter. TDS stands…

Turbidity of water

Turbidity of water

Plankton, algae, dead algae or soil and inorganic particles in water created turbidity. Turbidity is measured by the Secchi disk. Turbidity of water is suitable for shrimp if Secchi disk…

TAN = total ammonia nitrogen

TAN = total ammonia nitrogen

In water, ammonia (NH3) exists in equilibrium with dissolved ammonium ions (NH4+). TAN (total ammonia nitrogen) is the total amount of nitrogen in the forms of NH3 and NH4+ in…