What is AquaSangham and how does it help aquaculture farmers in India?

AquaSangham is India's premier digital aquaculture super app designed for shrimp and fish farmers, buyers, hatcheries, and feed suppliers. It enables direct peer-to-peer trading without middleman commissions, provides daily live market rates, features smart calculators (FCR, feed, shrimp count), and provides expert disease & pond management knowledge.

How can I check live shrimp prices and fish market rates on AquaSangham?

AquaSangham provides real-time daily price updates for Vannamei shrimp (count 30 to 100+), Monodon shrimp, and freshwater fish across major hubs including Andhra Pradesh (Nellore, Bhimavaram), Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, and Gujarat. Rates are updated daily directly on our app and web platform.

How do I buy or sell aquaculture seed, feed, and equipment on classifieds?

Farmers and verified suppliers can post free classifieds for shrimp seed (PL), fish fingerlings, aqua feed, aerators, submersible pumps, and pond care products. Buyers contact sellers directly via phone or in-app messaging with zero middleman commissions.

How does AquaSangham verify buyers and sellers for safe seafood trading?

AquaSangham performs strict phone and identity verification for registered traders, buyers, and hatcheries. We also provide secure transaction tracking, user ratings, and 24/7 dedicated support to ensure safety and transparency in every trade.

Is the AquaSangham app free to download and use for farmers?

Yes, downloading the AquaSangham app on Google Play Store is 100% free for farmers. Accessing daily live market rates, community discussion forums, disease manuals, and precision farming calculators is completely free.

What smart calculators and tools are available for shrimp and fish farming?

AquaSangham features precision aquaculture calculators for Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Daily Feed Requirement, Shrimp Stocking Density & Count Calculation, Aeration Capacity Requirement, and Pond Water Quality Monitoring.

Probiotics — Commercial Application, Dosage & Safety Protocol

1. Clinical Overview & Background

Probiotics (Bacillus spp.) is a essential water and soil conditioner used for competitive exclusion of pathogens (like vibrio), organic waste degradation..

Proper application timing and dosage accuracy are vital to prevent sudden plankton crashes or chemical toxicity in culture ponds.

4. Step-by-Step Action Protocol

Measure exact dosage based on water volume: Follow manufacturer instructions (typically 1-2 kg/ha mixed with jaggery)..

Pre-dissolve the required quantity in a clean 200L plastic drum containing fresh pond water.

Broadcast uniformly across the pond surface in front of operating paddlewheel aerators for maximum distribution.

Apply during Regularly during culture (weekly/bi-weekly) to maintain healthy pond microbiome. for peak biological efficacy.

5. Water Parameters & Dosage Benchmarks

Parameter / Item	Recommended Value	Operational Importance
Recommended Dosage	Follow manufacturer instructions (typically 1-2 kg/ha mixed with jaggery).	Effective chemical threshold
Application Timing	Regularly during culture (weekly/bi-weekly) to maintain healthy pond microbiome.	Optimal environmental conditions
Safety Precaution	Do not apply simultaneously with disinfectants or antibiotics.	Prevents crop stress & toxicity

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I mix Probiotics with probiotics on the same day?

No. Disinfectants or harsh chemicals kill beneficial probiotic bacteria. Wait at least 24–48 hours post chemical treatment before applying probiotics.

Q: How soon after application can aerators be turned off?

Keep all paddlewheel aerators running for at least 2 hours post-application to ensure uniform water mixing.

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