Water hardness in farming

Day 14/05/2021

Water hardness measures the content of water-soluble minerals. They are mainly salts containing calcium ions (Ca2+) and magnesium ions (Mg2+). Water hardness is measured by a TDS meter. TDS stands for “total dissolved solids.”

Water hardness is defined as the number of calcium carbonate salt (CaCO3) in water. It is reported in miligram/liter (mg/L), or parts per million (ppm). The table below will explain different degrees of water hardness in farming ponds:

0-75 ppm CaCO3Soft water
75-150 ppm CaCO3Slightly hard water
150-300 ppm CaCO3Hard water
Trên 300 ppm CaCO3Very hard water

The hardness of water in ponds and lakes suitable for shrimp and fish farming is 20-150 ppm.

Water with high levels of hardness (over 300 ppm, or over 300 mg/L) will make shrimp difficult to peel and reduce shrimp growth.

 

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