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Aquaculture Treat (AQ) is a high-CFU, spore-forming Bacillus probiotic for shrimp ponds. Its facultative and aerobic strains colonize the water column and the pond bottom, releasing protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase enzymes that break down uneaten feed, feces, and other organics. That lowers BOD, clears suspended solids, supports the uptake of ammonia and nitrite, reduces sludge and odor, and steadies daily pH and dissolved oxygen, so ponds run cleaner and shrimp perform more predictably through the cycle.
The numbers above are real field results. In a commercial trial on a 7,000 m² Pacific whiteleg pond in Colima, Mexico, AQ raised survival from 69% to 77%, improved feed conversion from 1.79 to 1.37, lifted harvest 17%, and held the pond bottom firm and aerobic with zero water exchange for the entire cycle.
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Aquaculture Treat (AQ) is a high-CFU, spore-forming Bacillus probiotic for shrimp and aquaculture ponds. The facultative and aerobic strains stay active in both oxygen-rich water and the low-oxygen pond bottom, so bioaugmentation holds up under real culture conditions. They secrete protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase enzymes that digest uneaten feed, feces, and plankton waste, which lowers BOD and COD, cuts total suspended solids for clearer water, and supports microbial uptake of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate for steadier nitrogen cycling. The result is a cleaner, more stable pond that supports healthier shrimp and more predictable harvests.
On a 7,000 m² Pacific whiteleg (Litopenaeus vannamei) pond in Colima, Mexico, AQ was run against an untreated control across a full production cycle.
| Metric | Without AQ | With AQ |
|---|---|---|
| Survival, larva to harvest | 69% | 77% |
| Feed conversion ratio | 1.79 | 1.37 |
| Harvest (7,000 m² pond) | 3,650 kg | 4,268 kg (+17%) |
| Size dispersion | 17% | 8% |
| Water exchanges per cycle | 8 to 10 | 0 |
| Pond bottom and odor | Black, anaerobic, sulfur | Firm, aerobic, no odor |
Survival, feed conversion, and harvest all improved together, and the farm estimated a return of over 1,200% on the cost of AQ for the cycle.
AQ digests suspended and settled solids before they decay, lowering BOD, COD, and total suspended solids for visibly clearer water and steadier dissolved oxygen. Cleaner water means fewer crashes and a more stable environment for the shrimp.
Elevated ammonia and nitrite are among the most common causes of stress and loss in shrimp ponds. AQ supports the microbial uptake of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, helping reduce total ammonia nitrogen and prevent the toxic spikes that cut survival, while lowering the demand for corrective water exchange.
Strong enzyme activity breaks down proteins, fats, starches, and fibrous residues, so settled waste digests instead of building into black, anaerobic layers. Pond bottoms stay firmer and aerobic, hydrogen sulfide and volatile fatty acids are limited, and cleanout between crops is easier.
AQ works by competition and stability. Because the beneficial Bacillus colonize the water column and pond bottom quickly, they occupy the niche and compete for space and nutrients, helping crowd out less desirable organisms and creating conditions less favorable to imbalance. Steadier water chemistry and lower stress support the shrimp's own resilience through the cycle.
AQ is a multi-strain probiotic for shrimp, combining complementary Bacillus strains rather than relying on a single organism, which broadens enzyme activity and keeps the pond stable across changing conditions. Used routinely, it serves as reliable aquaculture water treatment across shrimp and fish systems, from earthen ponds to intensive and biofloc operations.
Better survival and feed conversion, larger and more uniform shrimp, and lower spending on aeration, dredging, water exchange, and corrective chemicals all compound into stronger margins per crop and more predictable production.
AQ ships in powder and liquid, from sample sizes through bulk, wholesale, OEM, and private-label quantities, with domestic and international shipping to farms, hatcheries, integrators, and distributors. Tell us your pond size, system, and stocking density, and we will recommend a starting dose and send a quote.
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Application Guidelines
Aquaculture Treat (AQ) is a high-CFU shrimp pond probiotic built on facultative and aerobic Bacillus strains that colonize both the water column and the pond bottom. They secrete protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase enzymes to digest uneaten feed, feces, and plankton waste, which lowers BOD, clears the water, supports ammonia and nitrite uptake, and keeps pH and dissolved oxygen stable through the cycle.
Standard pond bacteria are not built for the heavy organic load and ammonia and nitrite spikes of shrimp culture. AQ is a multi-strain Bacillus probiotic selected for shrimp systems, so it digests sludge faster, supports ammonia and nitrite control, cuts odor, and holds pH and dissolved oxygen steadier under high stocking densities and heavy feeding.
AQ lifts the two numbers that decide a crop: survival and feed conversion. In a commercial Colima, Mexico trial, survival rose from 69% to 77%, feed conversion improved from 1.79 to 1.37, and harvest climbed 17%, while water exchange dropped to zero for the cycle. The farm estimated a return of over 1,200% on the cost of AQ. It is available in bulk, wholesale, and private label for farms and distributors.
AQ works by competition and stability, not by treating disease. Its beneficial Bacillus colonize the water column and pond bottom quickly, occupying the niche and competing for space and nutrients so less desirable organisms have less room to build up. Firmer, aerobic pond bottoms, lower ammonia and nitrite, and steadier water chemistry reduce stress and create conditions less favorable to imbalance, which supports the shrimp's own resilience through the cycle.
Yes. AQ supports microbial uptake of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate to reduce total ammonia nitrogen and prevent toxic spikes that stress shrimp. By digesting the organic load it also lowers BOD and COD, which helps hold dissolved oxygen steady and reduces the need for emergency water exchange.
Yes. By keeping water quality stable and the pond bottom clean, AQ helps shrimp feed and grow more efficiently. In the Colima, Mexico trial, feed conversion improved from 1.79 to 1.37 and harvest rose 17%, with more uniform shrimp size at harvest.
Yes. AQ is an all-natural, non-GMO, antibiotic-free shrimp probiotic that is safe for shrimp, fish, hatcheries, ponds, and the surrounding environment when used as directed.
Many farms notice clearer water and less odor within one to two weeks of dosing. Sludge reduction, stronger biofloc, and steadier ammonia and nitrite usually follow over one to two months, depending on feeding rates, biomass, and pond conditions.
Yes. AQ works as a hatchery probiotic, a nursery probiotic for post-larvae, and a grow-out pond probiotic, helping stabilize water quality across every life stage from hatchery tanks to full-scale production ponds.
Yes. AQ is used as a probiotic for whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) and tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), and it also suits other farmed species, including freshwater prawns such as Macrobrachium rosenbergii.
Yes. AQ is a flexible multi-strain probiotic used in biofloc systems, RAS side-stream treatment, and earthen ponds. Its facultative Bacillus strains adapt across salinity levels, temperatures, and oxygen conditions, and support stronger floc formation in biofloc culture.
Yes. By digesting the organic load and holding ammonia and nitrite in check, AQ lets many farms cut water exchange, which lowers pumping costs and improves biosecurity. In the Colima, Mexico trial, water exchange dropped from 8 to 10 per cycle down to zero.
AQ is dosed by pond volume and stocking density, starting before stocking as part of pond preparation and continuing on a regular schedule through grow-out. The Application Guidelines on this page give the powder and liquid rates by farming intensity. Contact our team and we will recommend a starting dose for your pond size and system.
AQ is supplied as powder in 22 lb (10 kg) and 44 lb (20 kg) pails and 340 lb (155 kg) drums, and as liquid in liters, gallons, and 55-gallon (208 L) drums. High-CFU 50B and 100B concentrations and custom packaging are available.
Yes. AQ is offered in bulk, wholesale, OEM, and private-label formats for farms, hatcheries, integrators, and distributors, with domestic and international shipping.
You can buy AQ directly from us in bulk, wholesale, OEM, and private-label formats, with domestic and international shipping. We supply farms, hatcheries, integrators, and distributors as a trusted shrimp probiotic supplier for domestic and export markets.
Contact our sales team to request a quote or a sample. AQ is available in standard, 50B, and 100B high-CFU concentrations in both powder and liquid, with bulk, wholesale, and private-label options.
