UV Disinfection Proves Its Worth in Shrimp Grow-out Ponds
Jan 18, 2024
Shrimp farmers in Indonesia are increasingly turning to UV treatment as an alternative to chemical options for significantly reducing the presence of Vibrio in their ponds.UV treatment system being installed in a shrimp grow-out pond
UVC – a specific type of UV – is effective as a disinfection treatment due to its ability to kill pathogens by damaging their DNA structure, therefore preventing them from replicating and losing their ability to cause diseases
After being successfully used as part of water disinfection and sterilisation systems in shrimp hatcheries in Indonesia, ultraviolet (UV) technology is now being considered for use in shrimp grow-out ponds too.
The reasons for considering UV technology include enhancing biosecurity, decreasing prevalent shrimp diseases, reducing long-term water management expenses, and adopting an eco-friendly practice.
These factors are weighed against the conventional use of chemicals, such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), which have been the primary disinfection choices for shrimp ponds so far.
