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Pangasius fry / fingerling — Nursery

Pangasius nursery: survival decides profit

The fry-to-fingerling nursery stage decides whole-crop survival. Fry are sensitive and die easily from a foul nursery, parasites and early bacillary necrosis. Than Vuong: clean nursery + strong digestion + immunity + early disease control.

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Pangasius fry / fingerling

A successful pangasius nursery needs: (1) a clean tank/pond — SOILMAX New, NIAZYME probiotics, YUCCA C for toxic gas, gentle water exchange; (2) digestion and immunity support with PRO F, BIOMAX, ACTISEL, AQUAMOS; (3) early disease control: Edwardsiella ictaluri necrosis often appears at the fingerling stage → FLOR-MAX; parasites (Trichodina, flukes) → AQUA PRAZI. Fry are very sensitive — dose carefully and avoid shock.

Quick Summary

Problems

  • Foul nursery, fast toxic-gas rise
  • Weak fry, poor digestion
  • Early necrosis & parasites

Signs

  • Fry cluster, swim weakly, fast loss
  • Empty belly and gut
  • Liver pus spots, Trichodina on skin/gills

Solutions

  • Probiotics + exchange keep nursery clean
  • Digestive enzymes + immunity for fry
  • Detect & treat early, gentle dose
Solutions by issue

Effective Pangasius fry / fingerling farming

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Nursery stage

Sensitive fry — high mortality

Pangasius fry are nursed at high density, feed continuously and are very sensitive. Good water and nutrition here lift survival and fingerling quality.

  • High nursery density, frequent fine-feed meals.
  • Nursery ~1–2 months to fingerling size.
  • Survival is the key profit metric here.
Nursery1–2 months
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Nursery water

Clean nursery water, low toxic gas

Excess fine feed spikes NH3 in small nursery tanks/ponds. Probiotics + gentle exchange keep water clean and reduce fry loss.

  • SOILMAX New + NIAZYME decompose organics.
  • YUCCA C absorbs NH3 when gas rises.
  • Gentle water exchange, avoid temperature/pH shock.
Safe NH3< 0,1 mg/l
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Digestion & immunity

Healthy gut — fry grow through

Fry guts are immature and easily upset. Digestive enzymes and yeast aid absorption, with immune support to keep fry strong and reduce loss.

  • PRO F + BIOMAX + ACTISEL aid digestion, balance gut.
  • AQUAMOS + BETAGLUCAN GRO stimulate immunity.
  • CANFORTA adds vitamins, boosts feeding.
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Early disease

Necrosis & parasites at fingerling stage

Bacillary necrosis (Edwardsiella ictaluri) and parasites (Trichodina, flukes) often hit fingerlings. Early detection and gentle dosing save the batch.

  • Scope parasites regularly; AQUA PRAZI for flukes/Trichodina.
  • Necrosis → FLOR-MAX dosed by size, with HERB GUARD.
  • Gentle disinfection WORK 80 / AQUA DINE, avoid shock.
Protocol

5-step farming & treatment protocol

1
Prep nursery

Clean tank/pond, seed SOILMAX New + NIAZYME before stocking fry.

2
Water

Gentle exchange, apply YUCCA C when gas rises, avoid leftover fine feed.

3
Digestion & immunity

Feed PRO F / BIOMAX / ACTISEL + AQUAMOS, CANFORTA for vitamins.

4
Prevent disease

Watch the liver + scope parasites; AQUA PRAZI for flukes/Trichodina.

5
Treat necrosis

FLOR-MAX dosed carefully by size, with HERB GUARD; gentle WORK 80 / AQUA DINE.

Product toolkit

Than Vuong products for Pangasius fry / fingerling

Frequently Asked Questions

How to raise survival in pangasius nursery?

Keep nursery water clean (SOILMAX New, NIAZYME, YUCCA C, gentle exchange), support fry digestion and immunity (PRO F, BIOMAX, ACTISEL, AQUAMOS) and detect disease early (scope parasites, watch the liver). Feed to appetite, avoid leftover fine feed.

Why do pangasius fry die quickly?

Usually fast toxic-gas rise in the nursery, parasites (Trichodina, flukes) or early necrosis. Check water, scope parasites and watch the liver to treat the right cause.

How to treat necrosis in fingerlings?

Treat with FLOR-MAX at a careful, size-based dose (fingerlings are drug-sensitive), with HERB GUARD for liver recovery and reduced feeding. Observe withdrawal.

How to handle toxic gas in the nursery?

Apply SOILMAX New + NIAZYME regularly; use YUCCA C to absorb NH3 when high; exchange water gently and avoid leftover fine feed.

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