Aquatic animals perform all their bodily functions in water therefore to a great extent the quality of the water determines the success of failure of the aquaculture operation. Ammonia is introduced into the pond water as a by-product of animal metabolism and by decomposition of organic matter by the bacteria population. The toxictity of ammonia is attributed mainly to its unionized form. Ammonia increases oxygen consumption by tissues, damages gills and reduces the ability of the blood to transport oxygen. Disease susceptibility also increases in organisms exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of ammonia. Today's focus in aquaculture has shifted more towards semi-intensive units and therefore it has become imperative to effectively counteract the problem of ammonia and maintain the highest water quality to operate successfully. |
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Concentrated stabilized liquid extract 50%of Yucca schidigera, The active component of the Yucca schidigera plant is steroidal sapogenin. These molecules are essential for reducing ammonia and other noxious compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide. They also are critical for increasing DO levels and reducing levels of BOD and COD. |
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This all-natural compound has the inherent ability to reduce ammonia in the pond environment and well as in the intestine of the aquatic species it is used on. The steroidal sapogenin molecule is also a natural surfactant, which allows for better nutrient utilization by the bacteria that digest the waste material in pond bottoms. Finally, this molecule is also a very potent anti-protozoal compound. As protozoa populations are reduced, beneficial bacteria populations in the pond grow and reproduce more effectively, utilizing ammonia and other waste by-products more efficiently. |
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| Pond: 250 ml per hectare for 1 metre water depth or for specific dosage consult aqua specialist. |
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| 1ml/kg of feed:Mix 5 ml of ODOBLOC in water and apply over 5kg feed and shade dry for 5 minutes before application. |
