If we look at aquaculture diseases in Malaysia, whether fresh or seawater, the rate of infection of parasitic diseases is quite high, especially parasitic diseases such as Trichodina, Chilodonella, and Ichthyophthirius. Parasitic diseases are often found on the surface and gills of various freshwater fish and ornamental fish.
Its typical symptoms are: the surface of the fish is filled with white spots, so it is also called white spot disease. This disease is more dangerous if not treated early. With a mortality rate of 70% in severe cases, and sometimes as high as 100%.
To treat the parasitic disease, breeders should first understand the life cycle of the parasite and the type and method of treatment concerned. Among the three stages of the parasitic life cycle, the larval stage and the trophozoite-cystic (adult) transition stage are the most sensitive stage to drugs, so it gives the best killing effect.
There are many medicines for the treatment of parasitic diseases such as copper sulfate, formalin, potassium permanganate, and others. When you use this medicine, you should understand the sensitivity of fish to various drugs, and try not to overuse it during the breeding process.
Aquamyl is a natural herbal extract without pesticide residues and does not pollute the environment at all. Aquamyl taken orally (by mixing in fish pellets) is used to treat parasites, effectively and safely. Principle: Let the parasite not find its host (fish or shrimp) and eventually die on its own.
The instructions are as follow:
Aquamyl 400g + Garlic Powder Plus 200g added to every 100kg of fish pellets (add 20g of binder during stirring). Eaten internally for 4 ~ 5 consecutive days
In addition to deep treatment, we can continue to spray the pool with Garlic Powder Plus with 2 ~ 3 grams per M3 (2-3ppm). To kill parasites in water, breeders can try to do small experiments on their own, and compare with existing methods.
For the purpose of fish / shrimp eat optimally, breeders can skip breakfast + lunch (change the feed of the day to 1/3), leave the fish hungry and strong and only allow fish and shrimp eat at night so that the ingredients Aquamyl and Garlic Powder Plus are fully eaten. When mixing fish pellets (some use a mixer) with Aquamyl or Garlic Powder Plus, dissolved with water first, then mix more uniformly. It is recommended to use a mixer (or adhesive) if any.
Note: Garlic Powder Plus (pure garlic powder) is not only very effective in agriculture (control of red spiders, yellow lice, etc.), but also has excellent effect on aquatic parasites. However, breeders need to do their own testing with the optimal dose because the smell is very strong.
