1. When to use TETRA MAX
TETRA MAX is a targeted antibiotic — only after confirmed diagnosis (PCR + antibiogram) shows severe infection still sensitive to tetracycline. Avoid broad prophylactic use — that drives resistance.
2. Why CLEVER cuts the TETRA MAX dose
CLEVER's antimicrobial peptides create membrane pores in Vibrio → TETRA MAX penetrates many times more easily. CLEVER also breaks biofilms where bacteria hide from antibiotics — letting TETRA MAX reach hidden bacteria.
- TETRA MAX dose can drop 30 – 50% when properly combined with CLEVER.
- Reduced resistance selection pressure in the pond environment.
- Beneficial gut microbiome preserved — less post-treatment digestive disruption.
3. Combined dosage
Apply only after antibiogram confirmation:
- TETRA MAX: per manufacturer's recommended dose — cut 30 – 50% when combined with CLEVER.
- CLEVER: 5 – 7 g/kg feed, 4 meals/day, alongside TETRA MAX for 5 – 7 days.
- Post-treatment: switch to CLEVER 2 – 3 g/kg maintenance + PRO SUR 5 g/kg gut recovery.
- Maintain DO ≥ 5 ppm for proper liver detoxification.
Verbatim from the CLEVER (200 g) label — synced with the product page to avoid drift.
Mix the product with a sufficient amount of clean water, mix thoroughly into the feed, coat with ATOMIC or a suitable coating product, and let dry for 20 minutes before feeding to shrimp. Routine use: 2 – 3 g/kg feed, 2 times/day. For periods requiring intestinal support: 5 – 7 g/kg feed, 4 times/day. Can be fed in combination with FLASH to enhance effectiveness. Note: Seal tightly, zip the bag immediately after use if the product is not fully consumed.
- Support to enhance nutrition.
- Supports balancing the shrimp's intestinal microbiota.
- Provide amino acids and bio-peptides.
- Supports hepatopancreatic-intestinal health stability.
- Enhance the resistance and natural immunity of shrimp.
Need TETRA MAX + CLEVER dosing tuned to your pond's antibiogram?
Send antibiogram results via Zalo 0867 957 568 — Than Vuong recommends an optimized combo dose same day.