Minerals
NB MIX 5000
Mineral that helps prevent bent body, muscle cramp, white muscle, white back, soft shell and difficult moulting – for lined ponds
View detailsShrimp minerals for soft shell, bent body, muscle necrosis and weight gain
Whiteleg shrimp moult every 7–15 days and need plenty of calcium, magnesium and potassium to form a new shell. Mineral deficiency or low alkalinity causes prolonged soft shell, bent body, muscle necrosis and slow growth. Combining night-time pond-applied minerals with feed-mixed minerals is the most effective way to supplement them.
Typical signs
- Shells take long to harden after moulting, thin and wrinkled shells
- Bent body, opaque white muscle in the tail
- Uneven moulting, shrimp stuck in old shells
- Slow growth, size variation
Treatment steps
Measure alkalinity and raise it to 120–180 mg/L (150–200 mg/L in high-density lined ponds), keeping Ca:Mg at about 1:3 and Ca:K at about 1:1
Apply minerals at around 9–10 pm when shrimp moult
Mix organic minerals into the feed daily
Add vitamin C in hot weather
Exact rates follow each product label and the condition of the pond. Contact thuocthuysannoben@gmail.com or WhatsApp +84 934 246 420 for technical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use pond-applied or feed-mixed minerals?
Use both. Pond-applied minerals replenish minerals in the water, while feed-mixed minerals let shrimp absorb them directly through the gut.
Do lined ponds need more minerals than earthen ponds?
Yes. Lined ponds receive no minerals from the soil, so minerals must be added more often, especially in high-density culture.
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