NaturalShrimp Inc (SHMP)

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That is an interesting question. My first thought is that biofilms grow on almost all wetted surfaces that house aquatic creatures. Historically they don't get colonized by pathogenic bacteria. That doesn't say they can't, but I suspect the surfaces get colonized by benign bacteria and they out compete the pathogens. That also assumes the pathogens want to colonize those surfaces.

As I understand the situation, it is the levels of free bacteria and viruses circulating in the water column that are the critical factor. The EC units keep that value low as well as control the nitrates, nitrites, ammonia levels.

Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrate levels in the water. When those levels rise, the shrimp become stressed and more vulnerable to disease. There is another factor that has been passingly mentioned called redox potential. F&T technology controls the redox potential and keeps it to a level that limits bacteria and organic build up.