Bad Odors & Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in Ponds: Rapid Elimination
Eliminate rotten egg smell (hydrogen sulfide H2S) and foul odors from aquaculture ponds. Soil bioremediation, zeolite, and sludge oxidation.
Visible Symptoms
Rotten egg smell (Hydrogen Sulfide H2S) when aerators run or soil is disturbed; black mud adhering to check trays; shrimp mortality in central sludge areas.
Primary Causes
- Anaerobic decomposition of heavy organic waste in the absence of bottom dissolved oxygen.
- Sulfate-reducing bacteria thriving in un-aerated pond sediment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How toxic is hydrogen sulfide to shrimp?
H2S is extremely toxic: levels as low as 0.01 ppm can kill shrimp within hours. It directly blocks cellular respiration in aquatic organisms.