In the increasingly scientific industry of aquaculture, how to efficiently and environmentally manage water quality and promote the healthy growth of aquatic animals has become the focus of attention of every farmer.
Today, we're going to talk about a common but underrated "artifact" - brown sugar - in aquaculture and how to use it correctly.What is the magic of brown sugar?
1. Regulate the water quality and stabilize the environment
The quality of water is directly related to the success or failure of aquaculture. When the water quality is too fat and the PH value exceeds the standard, the appropriate amount of brown sugar can effectively promote the generation of carbon elements, stabilize the water quality, and prevent the stress reaction of fish and shrimp caused by the mutation of water quality. The carbon element in brown sugar is an important source of nutrients for algae, which contributes to algae reproduction, thus further purifying water quality.
2. Promote microbial growth and maintain ecological balance
The carbon rich in brown sugar not only nourishes algae, but also promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms such as photosynthetic bacteria in the water. These microorganisms can decompose harmful substances such as ammonia nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide, maintain the ecological balance of the water body, and provide a healthy living environment for aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp.
3. Enhance the physique of fish and shrimp, prevent disease
After eating brown sugar, fish and shrimp can supplement the carbon source and energy required by the body, promote metabolism and improve resistance. This natural way is gentler than drugs, can effectively prevent the occurrence of disease, reduce the use of chemicals, and make farming safer and more environmentally friendly.
4. Detoxification and adjuvant therapy
Brown sugar also has a certain detoxification function, can assist in the treatment of fish caused by water quality problems such as phosphorus loss, deviscidity and other problems. At the same time, it can be used with biological agents such as photosynthetic bacteria to activate bacteria faster and play a greater role in ecological restoration.
Brown sugar has many benefits, but it is not the more you add the better, but the scientific and correct use of brown sugar.
1. Add in moderation and supplement regularly
In aquaculture, the amount of brown sugar added should be determined according to the specific conditions of the pond. In general, every 3-5 days or 5-7 days, an appropriate amount of brown sugar is added to the water body to maintain the balance of carbon and nitrogen ratio in the water body. The specific addition amount can refer to factors such as breeding area, water quality and breeding density.
2. Use together for better results
Brown sugar can be used in combination with other biological agents (such as photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, etc.) to achieve better ecological restoration effects. For example, when using photosynthetic bacteria, adding an appropriate amount of brown sugar can activate the bacteria faster and improve the working efficiency of photosynthetic bacteria.
3. Pay attention to observation and timely adjustment
After adding brown sugar, pay close attention to the water quality of the pond and the growth of fish and shrimp. If the water quality changes significantly or the fish and shrimp have abnormal reactions, the amount of brown sugar added should be adjusted in time or other measures should be taken to deal with it.
4. Cost control and reasonable selection
Although brown sugar has many advantages in aquaculture, its cost is relatively high. Therefore, in practical applications, you can choose whether to use brown sugar according to your own economic conditions. For farmers with limited economic conditions, they can consider using molasses, a waste product in the brown sugar production process, as a substitute to reduce costs and maintain better results. However, it should be noted that some molasses may contain high sulfur elements, and should be fully understood and tested before use.
In short, the use of brown sugar in aquaculture should not be underestimated. The rational use of brown sugar can not only improve the water quality, promote the growth of microorganisms, enhance the physique of fish and shrimp, but also reduce the cost of breeding and improve the efficiency of breeding. It is hoped that every farmer can master the correct use of brown sugar and make aquaculture bigger and stronger.