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Over time, the question has been asked: Why do shrimp and fish grow so slowly? As we all know, growth and constant cell duplication increases body growth, frequent molting of the exo-skeleton build-up of all coloration and patterns and ultimately, the development of a fully fertile adult shrimp.
inhibiting the synthesis of key proteins associated with the immune function. Haemocytes, in conjunction with fixed phagocytes form the immunocompetent components of the shrimp immune system, and as such a reduction on their numbers can result in a decreased disease resistance, making the shrimp more susceptible to infections.
Combating mycotoxins
The contamination of feed and raw materials by mycotoxins is a reality which is increasing on a global basis, is making it increasingly likely that any given feedstuff could contain one or, more likely, several mycotoxins. They are invisible, odorless and tasteless toxins that have a major impact on animal health. Although the presence of mycotoxins in feed represents an increased threat to aquaculture operations, there are only a few options available to feed manufacturers and farmers to prevent or reduce the risk of mycotoxicosis associated with mycotoxin contamination. Options range from careful selection of raw materials, maintaining good storage conditions for feeds and raw materials, and using an effective mycotoxin deactivator product to combat the widest possible range of different mycotoxins that may be present. Board Member of USREM, Dr. Timothy D. Phillips at Texas A&M, has spent over 18 years researching the affects of Aflatoxins. He has found only two products in the world that help suck up these toxins. One is NovaSil, which he invented and patented, which sucks up the toxins but does not have the full spectrum of minerals and balanced pH that EXCELERITETM has. EXCELERITETM TEST A bioassay using Hydra attenuata was performed to test the potential safety/toxicity and effectiveness of the EXCELERITETM sample with the highest sorption capacity for AFB1. Code E4 18- 22 depth. A 20ppm AFB1, solution was prepared in pH 7 hydra medium containing 1 mM CaCL2 dllhydrate and 0.458mM TES buffer. The hydras were maintained in a incubator at 180 C through the duration of the assay (92 hr). Health status of the hydra was visually inspected and recorded at 0, 4, 20, 28, 44, and 92 hours. The tulip stage was considered the endpoint for the toxicity test. Three healthy, non-budding hydras were placed in a Petri dish with 4.0 ml of either 20ppm Aflatoxin solution or hydra media free of Aflatoxin. Three concentrations of EXCELERITETM (4mg, 12mg, and 20mg) were compared against Aflatoxin toxicity. Conclusions EXCELERITETM did not cause toxicity to hydra over a 96 hr exposure period and also protected hydra from toxic effects of AFB1. Based on data, further investigation of EXCELERITETM is warranted for potential remediation of Aflatoxicosis. EXCELERITETM is expected to have an enhanced performance for AFB, sorption, which would mean EXCELERITETM could serve as both a mineral supplement and AFB-binder when added to the diet.
Test was done at: Texas A&M University 2011
Mould toxins vary in their toxicity toward different animals species and while the effect of mycotoxins is relatively well known in most terrestrial farm animals the effect of mycotoxins on aquaculture species has not been studied extensively. Nevertheless, several studies have reported pathological signs of mycotoxin poisoning in fish and shrimp species, which can cause economic losses to the industry. These economic losses can be caused either by unfavorable effects on the animal themselves, by exposure to high contamination levels, or by an increase potential for detrimental health effects when being exposed to low or moderate contamination.
What is Algae?
Algae, of which there are many species, are plants [the exception being blue green algae which is actually cynobacteria]. Of main concern to pond keepers are both plank tonic [free floating] and string algae, both from the phylum "Chlorophyta" Single celled plank tonic algae is suspended in the water and in large enough numbers, cause the "green water" appearance pictured below. String algae affix itself to any wet surface and as the name implies, is a long stringy plant. Variants can also be seen floating in clumps on the surface of the water and are also known as "blanket weed" The reality is you can't stop the growth of all algae without harsh chemicals - chemicals that preclude the option of keeping fish or shrimp.
In Summary
Leave the pond alone! Cleaning and scrubbing the liner and doing massive water changes will just reset the cycle and never allow the pond to get established. You will kill zooplankton like rotifers, many of which are filter feeders. Plankton actually eats algae and can filter up to 1000 times their own volume in 1 hour. In the final analysis, plants are not a realistic full season approach to controlling algae - if you want year round clear water you need to add EXCELERITETM to your pond or aquarium. Plastic preFormed ponds, as well as vinyl, cement and rubber ponds do not have any nutrients on their bottom. In the wild, carp (KOI) use mud to get many of their micronutrients and minerals. EXCELERITETM has a negative electrical charge, which will bind the particles to positively charged toxins in the water. Excelerite acts as a natural flocculent and the particles that are bound up are filtered out of the pond, which help make the pond water sparkling clean and balancing the pH to 6.7-7.4.
Helps the Shrimp to produce RNA which is better for eggs It can prevent soft shell disease DIRECTIONS: SIZE
2 lbs.
TREATS
100 GAL POND 1 YR.
APPLICATION
RATE
POND VOLUME 100 250 GALS. MAINTENANCE 1 Level tsp. twice weekly 1 Level Tbs. twice weekly 2 Level Tbs. twice weekly
400 GAL POND 14 MOS. 1000 GAL POND 1 YR. Extra Large Ponds or Ponds with many fish or shrimp
You can use more EXCELERITETM to meet your goals as you cannot overdose and its non-toxic