DE-ODORASE®

MANAGING WATER QUALITY
A scientific solution for binding ammonia and toxic gases

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For aquaculture producers, the right water quality is essential for the successful propagation of the desired organisms. Specific organisms require specific water quality, with many interwoven components. Sometimes, a component can be dealt with separately, but because of their complex interactions with one another, they must also be addressed as a whole. Growth and survival which, together, determine the ultimate yield are influenced by several ecological parameters and managerial practices. A high stocking density of shrimp or fish in ponds usually exacerbates problems with the water quality and sediment deterioration.

Why control ammonia?

An increase in ammonia levels causes an increase of ammonia
in the blood and tissue of aquatic animals, resulting in
decreased immune competence.

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Why is water quality important?

  • Ammonia problems are common in ponds that have a high pH or when high-protein feeds are used.
  • Un-ionized ammonia (NH) is toxic to shrimp and fish and can cause economic losses due to stress, increased susceptibility to disease, poor growth and reduced feed conversion rates.
  • Many farmers rely on zeolites or bacterial additives to control ammonia in their ponds.
  • Zeolites only bind ammonia and rapidly lose their ability to bind ammonia as the salinity of the water increases.
  • The effectiveness of bacterial products varies with the strain of bacteria and the effect of the pond environment (e.g., salinity, pH, temperature).

Benefits of DE-ODORASE®

De-Odorase from Alltech is an all-natural product containing extract of the desert yucca plant, which is known for its ability to bind gases, including ammonia. Unlike most yucca products, De-Odorase can also improve digestion and help to break down solid-waste matter.

 

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Binds ammonia, preventing the accumulation of ammonia and nitrite in the water

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Active at a wide range of salinities

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Reduces the growth of filamentous algae

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Maintains water quality and facilitates the
normal functioning of aquatic animals

AMMONIA IN AQUA PONDS

Ammonia is a byproduct of nitrogen metabolism in aquatic animals and microbes. Its accumulation can lead to an over-blooming of phytoplankton and a deterioration in water quality.

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