TPD management protocol and shrimp recovery
Day 1: bring bacteria under control and contain TPD
| Time | Products and dose | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | TETRA MAX (1 kg/1,000 m³) + CLEVER mixed into feed (5–7 g/kg feed) | Cut off the source of infection; support gut health |
| Afternoon | VIMIX (2 packs/1,000 m³) | Support the pond environment and help the shrimp cope with shock |
Important notes:
- Focus on bringing Vibrio down quickly.
- Do not change water on day 1.
- Monitor pH and oxygen continuously.
Day 2: consolidate and keep pathogens locked down
| Time | Products and dose | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | TETRA MAX (1 kg/1,000 m³) + CLEVER mixed into feed (5–7 g/kg feed) | Reduce the Vibrio load a second time; support gut health |
| Afternoon | VIMIX (2 packs/1,000 m³) | Support the pond environment and help the shrimp cope with shock |
Important note: keep pH stable.
Day 3: restore the hepatopancreas and stabilise the environment
| Time | Products and dose | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Apply the probiotic SOILMAX or MAX 4000 New (1 pack/1,000 m³) | Supply beneficial microbes; help absorb NH₃/NO₂ and reduce their formation |
| Noon | HERB GUARD (2 bottles/500 m³) | Support the hepatopancreas |
| Afternoon | CELL CALPHOS GOLD (2 litres/1,000 m³) | Help muscle recovery and shell hardening |
Notes:
- Fast hepatopancreas recovery.
- Harder shells, muscle recovery.
- Water exchange: only a light change of 2–3 cm of water (if needed). Do NOT change water if the shrimp are not yet due for a scheduled exchange.
Important notes and recovery protocol
1. Target pH when applying probiotics
- Morning pH: 8.0
- Afternoon pH: 8.3
- Important: do not let pH rise more than 0.5 units within a day.
2. When can the shrimp be fed again?
Give only a light trial feed when:
- the hepatopancreas has turned dark again;
- the shrimp swim well and have good reflexes.
Rule: feed a little, then increase gradually according to the shrimp's strength.
3. Recovery feed-mix protocol after the disease-management course (at least 3 feedings/day)
| Feeding | Main products | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding 1 | (The prescribed veterinary medicine) | Keep gut and hepatopancreas pathogens locked down. |
| Feeding 2 | CLEVER (5–7 g/kg feed) | Help reduce pressure from unfavourable gut bacteria. |
| Feeding 3 | HEPA PRO, PRO GUT, AQUAMOS, QUICKSHELL GOLD | Help restore the hepatopancreas + nourish the gut + boost overall resistance. |
English text adapted from Than Vuong's original Vietnamese infographic.
