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Case Study

Mexico Shrimp Farm Aquaculture Trial: 17% Yield Gain, 1,200%+ ROI, and Zero Water Exchange

A Mexico shrimp farm raised harvest 17%, improved feed conversion to 1.37 and survival to 77%, with zero water exchange and 1,200%+ ROI using Aquaculture Treat.

17%
higher harvest yield
1.37
feed conversion, from 1.79
0
water exchanges per cycle

Results at a glance

MetricBeforeAfter Aquaculture Treat
Harvest (7,000 m2 pond)3,650 kg4,268 kg (+17%)
Feed conversion ratio1.791.37
Survival rate69%77%
Water exchanges per cycle8 to 100
Pond bottom and odorBlack, anaerobic, sulfurFirm, aerobic, no odor

The problem

A commercial shrimp farm in Colima, Mexico faced chronic sludge buildup, black anaerobic pond bottoms, elevated ammonia and nitrite levels, and recurring sulfur odors that compromised every aspect of pond performance. These conditions caused shrimp stress, poor growth uniformity, parasite pressure, frequent and costly water exchanges, and reduced yields per cycle, limiting farm profitability and shortening the number of viable production cycles per year. The operator needed an aquaculture probiotic capable of stabilizing pond bottoms, controlling ammonia and sulfur, and supporting shrimp health without disrupting feeding and stocking schedules. The trial evaluated whether Aquaculture Treat (AQ), a high-CFU aquaculture probiotic bacteria blend, could simultaneously improve water quality, pond bottom condition, shrimp survival, feed conversion, and total harvest weight in a commercial Pacific shrimp pond.

Before, during, and after

Prior to treatment, ponds accumulated heavy organic sludge and emitted sulfur odors that signaled anaerobic activity in the pond bottom. Shrimp showed stress symptoms, uneven growth, and higher mortality across the production cycle. Elevated ammonia required 8 to 10 water exchanges per cycle, dramatically increasing operating costs, water use, and pond instability. Pond bottoms deteriorated rapidly, forcing periodic soil removal between cycles and limiting the number of viable production cycles per year, which compressed annual revenue from each pond unit.
Before
Prior to treatment, ponds accumulated heavy organic sludge and emitted sulfur odors that signaled anaerobic activity in the pond bottom. Shrimp showed stress symptoms, uneven growth, and higher mortality across the production cycle. Elevated ammonia required 8 to 10 water exchanges per cycle, dramatically increasing operating costs, water use, and pond instability. Pond bottoms deteriorated rapidly, forcing periodic soil removal between cycles and limiting the number of viable production cycles per year, which compressed annual revenue from each pond unit.
During
With Aquaculture Treat (AQ) high-CFU aquaculture probiotic, pond bottoms remained firm and aerobic with no sulfur odors throughout the production cycle, and water exchange was eliminated entirely during the cycle. Shrimp showed improved health, uniform growth, and higher survival under the new biological pond management program. Total harvest increased from 3,650 kg to 4,268 kg in the 7,000 m² pond, a 17% yield gain. Feed conversion ratio improved from 1.79 to 1.37, reducing feed cost per kilogram of harvest. Survival rate increased from 69% to 77%, further compounding the economic gain. The farm achieved an estimated ROI of over 1,200% per cycle through higher yields, better feed efficiency, and lower operating costs. For commercial shrimp farms, aquaculture operators, and pond managers facing ammonia, sulfur, and pond bottom issues, this case demonstrates what targeted aquaculture probiotics can deliver on water quality, shrimp survival, and per-cycle profitability.
After
With Aquaculture Treat (AQ) high-CFU aquaculture probiotic, pond bottoms remained firm and aerobic with no sulfur odors throughout the production cycle, and water exchange was eliminated entirely during the cycle. Shrimp showed improved health, uniform growth, and higher survival under the new biological pond management program. Total harvest increased from 3,650 kg to 4,268 kg in the 7,000 m² pond, a 17% yield gain. Feed conversion ratio improved from 1.79 to 1.37, reducing feed cost per kilogram of harvest. Survival rate increased from 69% to 77%, further compounding the economic gain. The farm achieved an estimated ROI of over 1,200% per cycle through higher yields, better feed efficiency, and lower operating costs. For commercial shrimp farms, aquaculture operators, and pond managers facing ammonia, sulfur, and pond bottom issues, this case demonstrates what targeted aquaculture probiotics can deliver on water quality, shrimp survival, and per-cycle profitability.
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Product used in this trial

Aquaculture Treat (AQ)

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