Composition

Contains non-toxic, natural microbial cultures and enzymes with added stabilizers and growth stimulants on an inert carbohydrate carrier.

Dosage / Application

• A preventative program is strongly recommended over a remedial one. Applying EPICIN before problems develop consistently protects animal health and minimizes the impact of problems on survial and yield
• The bran carrier in EPICIN-Hatchery may cause water cloudiness.To avoid this dilute 100 gm EPICIN-Hatchery in at least 1 liter of fresh water that is free of chlorine or disinfectants for 30 minutes. Filter away the bran using a 65-mesh (210 micron) screen. Immediately broadcast filtrate water evenly over hatchery tank surface.
• Activate the EPICIN-3W bacteria by diluting 100 gm in at least 1 liter of fresh water that is free of chlorine or disinfectants for 15 hours with continual agitation or air injected through an air stone. Filter away the bran using a 65-mesh (210 micron) screen. Broadcast filtrate water and microbe mixture evenly over hatchery tank surface.
• For a heavy Vibrio sp. infestation, add 10-ppm EPICIN (Hatchery or 3W depending on stage of growth) per day until eliminated
  

  Timing	Product	Application Rate
  3 hours after passing N5/Z1	EPICIN-3W	3 ppm
  12 hours after passing Z1	EPICIN-3W	3 ppm
  After passing Z2	EPICIN-3W	3 ppm/5 ppm*
  Z3	EPICIN-H	2 ppm
  Z3/M1	EPICIN-H	3 ppm
  M2 and M3	EPICIN-H	2 ppm per day
  PL1 to PL5	EPICIN-H	2 ppm per day
  PL6 to PL10	EPICIN-H	2 ppm per day

• *If water exchange is necessary, use 5-ppm

Product for Hatcheries

Epicore offers several EPICIN grades for hatchery use. Regular grade EPICIN-Hatchery is a natural microbial ecosystem with a bran carrier. EPICIN-3W is a mixture of EPICIN microbes and an optimized growth medium.

Mode of Action

Treatment of aquaculture hatchery water with specially formulated products based on carefully selected, natural bacteria provides a natural way to eliminate pollution and to create a beneficial microbial environment that inhibits the development of harmful organisms. Bacteria have a powerful capacity to utilize pollutants such as ammonia, nitrates and nitrites in their normal metabolism of organic carbon. Additionally, a thriving culture of the right natural bacteria provide a “probiotic” environment which suppresses the growth of harmful organisms. Through these two mechanisms, a healthier aquatic creature is raised that has greater vitality and immunity to disease.

Product Data

• Form : Granules
• Odor : Non-uniform tan
• Bulk Density :  Approximately 0.5 gm/ml (32 lbs./cubic foot)
• Total Aerobic Count  : 2.0E+09 cfu/gm, minimum

Product Storage

• Keep dry.
• Do not store continously at temperature above 400C.
• Store out of direct sunlight in a well ventilated area.
• Do not pre-mix with other products not recommended by Epicore especially biocides and harsh chemicals

Shelf Life

Shelf life is two years if stored as recommended.

Packaging

500 gm Container x 40 nos./Case.

ANTIBIOTIC FREE PRODUCT : Registered No. : CAA / M16 / FA / 00629