Shrimp Medicine & Prawn Aquaculture Treatments
Complete scientific reference for commercial shrimp diseases, active microbial strains, and 100% antibiotic-free biological inputs manufactured in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
What is Commercial Shrimp Medicine?
In commercial aquaculture, shrimp medicine refers to specialized, non-antibiotic biological preparations engineered to prevent and treat microbial, parasitic, and water quality ailments in high-density prawn ponds. Because chemical antibiotics are legally prohibited under Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) and international export laws, modern shrimp health management relies on high-potency multi-strain probiotics, autotrophic nitrifying consortia, and chelated ionic macrominerals.
Commercial Shrimp Medicine Directory (Symptom & Treatment Guide)
| Ailment / Disease | Key Symptoms | Recommended Medicine | Active Microbial Strains | Standard Dosage | Pricing & Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Gut & White Feces Syndrome (WFS) | White floating fecal strings in check trays, empty midgut, pale shrinking hepatopancreas, feed drop of 30-60%. | Next GutGut Probiotic & Enteric Healer | Citrobacter freundii, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (10 Billion CFU/g) | 15 to 20 mL per kg feed (Twice daily for 5 continuous days) | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Toxic Ammonia (NH3) & Nitrite (NO2) Spikes | Surface gasping near aerators at dawn, black or congested gills, cloudy water with foul odor, TAN > 1.0 ppm. | Next ConverterBiological Nitrogen & TAN Neutralizer | Autotrophic Nitrosomonas & Nitrobacter consortium (4 Billion CFU/ml) | 2.0 to 3.0 Liters per Acre water broadcast during morning aeration | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Vibriosis & Red Disease (EMS / AHPND) | Red swimmerets/uropods, night luminescence (V. harveyi), green Vibrio colonies > 1x10^3 on TCBS agar plates. | Next VibriosisAntagonistic Pathogen Biocontrol | High-potency antagonistic lactic acid bacteria (8 Billion CFU/ml) | 15 mL/kg feed + 1.5 L/Acre pond broadcast | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Running Mortality Syndrome & WSSV Viral Risk | Persistent daily deaths in check trays (DOC 35-70), faint white spots under carapace, lethargy along dikes. | Next Viro NillMicrobial Biosecurity & Viral Suppressor | Bacillus subtilis, B. licheniformis, Pediococcus (5 Billion CFU/ml) | 1.5 to 2.0 Liters per Acre water broadcast during morning aeration | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Soft Shell Syndrome & Molting Cramps | Thin papery shell lasting > 48h after molt, white opaque tail muscle cramps, post-molt cannibalism. | Next-MinIonic Bioavailable Macrominerals | Chelated ionic Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium (Balanced Ca:Mg 1:3) | 10 to 15 mL/kg feed + 2.0 L/Acre broadcast before lunar molt | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Benthic Black Soil & Pond Bottom Sludge | Black foul-smelling mud on check tray anchors, H2S gas bubbling to surface, shrimp avoiding feeding center. | Next SludgeDeep-Bed Enzymatic Sludge Digester | Facultative anaerobic Bacillus megaterium + fungal cellulase & protease enzymes | 1.5 to 2.0 Liters per Acre mixed with sand and broadcasted over bottom | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Toxic Blue-Green Algae (Microcystis) Scum | Bright green paint-like surface scum in corners, pH > 8.8, muddy geosmin odor, risk of overnight oxygen crash. | Next RemedyCyanobacterial Equilibrium Biocontrol | Targeted microbial balance consortium (5 Billion CFU/ml) | 1.5 to 2.0 Liters per Acre in late afternoon (4:00 PM) | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Slow Growth, High FCR & Poor Digestion | Average daily gain < 0.20g/day, FCR > 1.5, undigested feed pellets in feces, high size variation in check trays. | Next Food ProHigh-Concentration Feed Enzyme Probiotic | Bacillus coagulans, protease, amylase, phytase (6 Billion CFU/g) | 10 mL per kg feed in all primary daily meals | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
| Hard Water & Carbonate Scaling Stress | White chalky crust on aerator blades, hardness > 800 ppm CaCO3, brittle shell, high surface tension. | Next SoftnerNatural Botanical Bio-Chelating Balancer | Bio-chelating plant-derived organic carboxylates | 1.5 to 2.0 Liters per Acre during water intake | ₹1,199 / 1L | ₹5,000 / 5L View Protocol |
Featured Formulations for Indian Aquaculture Ponds
Next Gut (10B CFU/g)
Premier biological probiotic for reversing White Gut and White Feces Syndrome in Penaeus vannamei. Restores gut lining and restarts feeding in 48-72h.
Next Converter (4B CFU/ml)
Pre-activated autotrophic nitrifying consortium that rapidly converts unionized toxic ammonia and nitrite into non-toxic nitrate in 24 hours.
Next Vibriosis (8B CFU/ml)
Potent probiotic antagonist targeting pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. harveyi to prevent Red Disease, tail necrosis, and EMS/AHPND.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shrimp Medicine
Scientific clarity on legal regulations, application, and dosage
Why are chemical antibiotics banned in shrimp culture?
Chemical antibiotics (such as chloramphenicol, furazolidone, and oxytetracycline) leave toxic bioaccumulative residues in shrimp tissue. They trigger severe hepatopancreas toxicity, induce antimicrobial resistance in water bacteria, and result in immediate export confiscation and destruction by international regulatory bodies (US FDA, EU, and Japanese health agencies). Next Farm Bio Sciences provides 100% legal, CAA-approved biological inputs that cure disease safely.
How quickly do biological medicines work in pond culture?
Pre-activated living bacterial consortia begin enzymatic activity within hours of broadcast. For water conditions like toxic ammonia, Next Converter lowers TAN within 24 hours. For internal gut ailments like White Gut, Next Gut restores feed uptake and reverses fecal string sloughing within 48 to 72 hours.
Where are Next Farm Bio Sciences shrimp medicines manufactured and shipped from?
All 11 formulations are produced under sterile conditions in our ISO 9001:2015 certified biotechnology laboratories located in New Autonagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Orders confirmed before 2:00 PM are dispatched same-day with express delivery to all coastal aquaculture districts across AP, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.
Speak with an Aquaculture Specialist
Experiencing sudden mortality, check tray feed drops, or ammonia spikes? Contact our technical support team in Vijayawada for guidance on dosage and treatment.