Sanitizer in general terms means “cleaning something to make it bacteria free or disease free” In aquaculture also sanitizers are meant for the same. Sanitizers help against disinfections, bacteria and pathogens. At times if they are unable to eradicate completely, they help in not spreading to the other aqua species. Inspite of all the precautions taken there are some bacteria, fungus, arugulas, pathogen which affects the shrimp and fish. The eradicate bacteria to the microscopic level, sanitizers are used in aquaculture.
Properties of Sanitizers:
- Low toxicity
- Activity in the presence of Pus and necrotic tissue
- Non-interference with normal healing processes
- Cost effective
- Higher degree of stability
Role of Sanitizers:
- Fight against Pathogens
- Enhances growth rate and health of the species
- Fight against bacteria and virus
- Nature free
- Works on microscopic level
- Immediate result