Red Body Disease
Red Body Disease — Caused by environmental shock (sudden pH change, temperature shift, high toxins), Vibrio infection, or mineral deficiency. Stressed shrimp → red chromatophore expansion.
Symptoms
Pinkish or dark red body, especially at tail and pleopods. Lethargic swimming, gathering at pond edges, reduced feeding. Severe cases show scattered mortality.
Risk Level
Must treat within 12-24h. If Vibrio-caused — can progress to EMS. If environment-caused — stabilization leads to recovery.
Treatment Protocol
1. Immediately check pH, NH3, NO2, temperature, DO.
2. Stabilize environment: ALKA UP (alkalinity), GROWMIN (minerals).
3. Disinfect: POWER GLUTA.
4. Reduce stress: VIMIX, CANFORTA (Vitamin C).
5. Reduce feeding 50% for first 2 days.
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FAQ
What is Red Body Disease?
Caused by environmental shock (sudden pH change, temperature shift, high toxins), Vibrio infection, or mineral deficiency. Stressed shrimp → red chromatophore expansion.
Symptoms of Red Body Disease?
Pinkish or dark red body, especially at tail and pleopods. Lethargic swimming, gathering at pond edges, reduced feeding. Severe cases show scattered mortality.
Is Red Body Disease dangerous?
Must treat within 12-24h. If Vibrio-caused — can progress to EMS. If environment-caused — stabilization leads to recovery.
How to treat Red Body Disease?
1. Immediately check pH, NH3, NO2, temperature, DO. 2. Stabilize environment: ALKA UP (alkalinity), GROWMIN (minerals). 3. Disinfect: POWER GLUTA. 4. Reduce stress: VIMIX, CANFORTA (Vitamin C). 5. Reduce feeding 50% for first 2 days.