Shrimp is a tasty and healthy food which is considered a high-quality commodity. If you want to, you could be able to raise shrimps easily at home in a home-based system that can be really profitable, with zero waste, and with minimum inputs. We will give you some simple tools you can use to get started in this if you so desire, we highly recommend it!
Shrimp farming is a very profitable business. In fact, it’s a multimillion dollar industry, and the best part is, you can get into shrimp farming at any scale, right from your home. What are you waiting for? But of course, if you think you want to be a professional shrimp farmer, you might consider buying some land and gather some capital, and start your own commercial shrimp farm because these things become more important when you want to produce on a larger scale.
A Home Based Shrimp Farm:
If you’re planning to raise shrimp at home from juvenile shrimp, you can do it in many different ways. If you have a swimming pool that you don’t use anymore, a backyard pond or even large tubs, you can use them for shrimp farming how convenient don’t you think?. You won’t even need a large backyard to being in this great venture. Small tubs or containers can also host a large number of shrimp. It would depend on how many and what size your shrimp are, so make sure you are clear on the size of the shrimp and how big you want your project to be.
So, consider learning more about the following:
- Designing your farm
- Choose the right Variety of shrimp suitable for your location
- Source of your juvenile shrimp.
- Get an estimate of your costs.
- Learn about feeding your shrimp
- Learn how to eliminate predators and pathogens
- Learn about pathogens and diseases
- Learn to maintain optimal water quality
- Learning to market your shrimp.
Even if you want to raise shrimp for your own consumption and want to start small, I’d encourage you on doing so, this way you can get a feel for what it is like. You don’t really have to start a shrimp farm on a large scale; you can always start small and expand as you learn more. We will discuss some of the points here briefly, but you’ll need to gather more information on shrimp farming before starting, especially if you want to be a commercial farmer.
Planning and Designing your Shrimp Farm:
Most shrimp farmers use ponds to raise shrimp. However, as discussed earlier, you can start your farm in your basement in tubs, containers, or in old swimming pools that you no longer use. Consider how much capital, time and resources you’re willing to use, and plan ahead before starting. Go over places in your home and see if you have any space that could potentially become a pond for your shrimp.
Sourcing your Juvenile Shrimp:
You should know what type of juvenile shrimp to get and where to get them, this is a fundamental part of having a solid start to your farm so be clear on what you are shooting for. Search for a hatchery in your area or maybe a local shrimp farm can help you with starter shrimps.
Water Quality:
Test your water for any toxins, dissolved chemicals or substances or pathogens. If you are considering indoor shrimp farming, your household supply water would probably be fine and, it would eliminate a lot of problems such as predators and pathogens. Make sure to follow on this step as the quality of your shrimp can depend heavily on this.
Add Aerators:
Most shrimp ponds need aeration in order for the water to be oxygenated and to stay in top shape. The rule of thumb is every time you feed your shrimp, you’ll have to add oxygen. There are several methods for this. A rotating wheel is the most common method of aeration, but a water fountain is also a useful and attractive way of aeration. Find the one most convenient to you and go for it.
Feeding your Shrimp:
Feed your shrimp twice a day. They can eat a variety of pelleted foods or commercial foods. However, if your pond is ecologically balanced, they can eat a number of things growing in the pond like algae, larvae, plankton, etc.
Harvesting & Marketing your Shrimp:
You need to know the right time and right method for harvesting. If you are producing enough shrimp to market them for profit, it could become a good source of income for you. You’ll find that good quality, organic farm raised shrimp is in high demand and sells for top dollars around the world. Try to set up a direct sell point around your farm, or home. Also marketing directly to nearby business, restaurants, or farmers’ markets would be profitable. You can also use online sources for marketing.
Conclusion:
Shrimp is a delicious and highly nutritious food that anyone can raise at home. However, before you start, you need to gather as much knowledge as possible. You may also want to get hands on training and consult an expert in this matter.
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hello there,
i am very interested in starting my own home based shrimp farm for personal consumption. I have been doing aquaponics for about 8 years now. Never thought about shrimp. I am in san diego california 92029. Do you have a starter kit or?
Brandon,
Here are several things we can do for you. First, we are going to make you a FREE member of our site where we teach courses and have live webinars about all kinds of aquaculture and agriculture. That site is called http://www.eatcommunity.com and you will get an email with login instructions.
Second, one of our staff will contact you and see about scheduling a brief FREE call or skype (for outside US) conversation. He will coordinate the timing for us.
Finally, on the http://www.eatcommunity.com site there is a questionnaire you should fill out to tell us a little about your aquaculture interests and needs. Please fill that out.
Areeb
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Hello Brandon,
Perhaps soon you will be interested in your own commercial farm.
We have one for sale in Ecuador.
It is just a question. We hope you successfully started your home based shrimp farm and are successful.
Hi Julia,
I’m definitely interested in the farm you have for sale. Would you mind sending me some more information?
Hi daniel,my name is henry from venezuela, and we have farms for shrimp production, this is my email for any questions.
henrysan603@gmail.com
thanks you.
Hi I am from Guyana I started a fresh water shrimp farm but due to the fact we don’t have a hatchery here it’s difficult to continue I am looking for someone to set up a small fresh prawns hatchery I imported some larve from the USA but it’s difficult to do it now the shrimp grew well with out any nursery in 100 days I built 24 two acre ponds with abundant supply of fresh water I am looking for someone to invest I have 600 acres to expand
Best rgds
Sheik Rahman
Hello Daniel, we have shrimp farm in Ecuador of 1033 acre with with Landing track, etc.If you interested can you sent me a email to diegofher@icloud.com.
Hello Brandon, we have shrimp farm in Ecuador of 1033 acre with with Landing track, etc.If you interested can you sent me a email to diegofher@icloud.com.
Brandon,
Same here, same situation, same zip code. Wondering if you have started and how it’s going? Where are you getting your feed and shrimp? Been doing Tilapia in 900 gals for 6 years, switching to shrimp in a few mos. Thanks!
Many feed company are in market currently…I’m Indian we have many contact required we can directly supply
Hi
Im thinking about a trial farm to then go big. all help will be appreciated.
send email info to tadtrini@yahoo.com
thanks in advance guys!
Please correspond with this email glwilliamshall39@gmail.com I’m interested in more information
Many feed company are in market currently…I’m Indian we have many contact required we can directly supply
How did your switch go I am consider freshwater prawns and bluegill in aquaponics and saltwater shrimp in another system
I am looking for shrimp farmer who can provide me with Huge supply kindly contact me on my email a1exports2000@gmail.com
Hello,
I would like to begin a Shrimp Farm here in Western Pennsylvania. I want to to supply local restaurants and grocery stores with sustainable, locally-farmed premium Shrimp. I don’t know where to begin but I am very serious.
My background is in Sales and marketing. I love raising plants and playing in my Koi pond, and I thoroughly enjoy getting dirty. I have no doubt I can move product once it’s ready for consumption, but I don’t where to begin. There are numerous consultants out there but they all seem to come at a hefty price and I don’t want to step in the wrong direction up front. Having the capital is obviously the first step, from their design, learn and farm. Given our climate, a Recirculating Systems is what I’m reading as the way to go.
Where to begin? Are these areas you can help with?
Thank you!
David Liberati
412.780.0058 cell
What specie do you want to breed. I have a prawn farm in fiji
indoor prawn farm , Would you have any info from you please.
I am looking for large quantity of shrimp supply please email me details a1exports2000@gmail.com
I want start with King Prawns
Did you ever receive any information on how to start your fish farm or did you start it and how did you make out I also live in Pennsylvania I was thinking about doing the same thing
I am born and raised Texan an have been living in little rural northern Wisconsin for several years now. growing up on the coast I sure do miss jumbo shrimp that isn’t costing me $20-$30. So I am extremely all for starting up a closed shrimp farm for my local people here and neighboring towns and to become my main income. I’m no stranger to work and spent last couple years working two jobs at 72 hour weeks and only every other weekend off so I can do whatever it takes. I also need to figure out where to start so I can at least put some numbers together and figure out what I am going to need to start this little adventure.
hi.
i live in dominican republic, i have a hole digged in the groud wich i would like to convert to farm shrimp, it is 30x60x5 feets .
in my country we don’t have good technical information from our goverment so it will be wonderfull to get some assistance, thanks for all the info you serve
I would like more info on farming shrimp indoors.
Hi, Have you start yep?
Hello.. loved this article.. all this while I thought shrimps/prawns (what is the difference) are gotten from the river … I would really love to start a shrimp farm in Nigeria
I need more information on starting a new shrimp farm. Are there training we can attend. I reside in Nigeria
I am very interested
My name is Aleksander Klokov.
I live and work in Israel.
I am interested in the business of shrimp production and should be glad if you would send me full particulars.
I am considering the purchase of your technology and equipment for production shrimp.
Please send me a commercial offer.
I look forward to hearing from your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Aleksander Klokov
+97252 732 04 25
The availability of Young larvae (Post Larva-PL) is very important, the water source can be marine or fresh water. we can do shrimp farming anywhere, very simple technique.
More information about King Prawns please.
Hello Aleksandr,
Since I do not know whether you want to start a based home shrimp farm or commercial one, I thought I would let you know that we have a commercial farm for sale in Ecuador at the moment. Should you like more information, please feel free to e-mail me to give you more details.
Hi
my name is brian. I just wanted to know if you already had business of shrimp. and how much did you pay for everything. is it really successful? Hoping for your reply
Hi,
I am planning also to convert my ibc tanks currently used in aquaponics to be used in shrimp farming. If you can help me with any technology. Is this saltwater shrimp or freshwater prawns? I am from the Philippines
Hi Eduard
Just in case I like to let you know we have a commercial shrimp farm for sale in Ecuador. In any case we wish much success in your business.
Should you need more infomation, please feel free to e-mail us.
Thank you
Hello,
I am very interested to get into shrimp farming. I live in Alberta Canada. I need to know the best way to get started and need more information!
Thanks,
Jesse 403-844-0902
I live in Singapore and have a 10×4 metre pool , interested in shrimp farming using my existing pool, will appreciate if you can provide more info.
i am interested to start a shrimp farming at home, im from the philippines.
Hello Friends,
I want to start a small scale Shrimp farm in Nigeria. Can I buy live shrimps from the fish market to breed in my tank? I need your help please
I’m in Laredo Texas I love shrimp and would like to know about farming shrimp. Thank you
How to Start Freshwater Shrimp Farming
Obtain proper permits and/or licenses if you intend to sell farmed shrimp. …
Prepare your grow-out pond or ponds. …
Purchase juvenile shrimp from a hatchery. …
Acclimate the shrimp to their new environment. …
Stock the first grow-out pond. …
Feed the shrimp once they reach 5 grams.
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Hi Eduard
Just in case I like to let you know we have a commercial shrimp farm for sale in Ecuador.
Should you need more infomation, please feel free to e-mail us.
Thank you
PROPOSAL FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SHRIMP, Gulf of Baja California or Sea of Cortez, Mexico.
Who are we?
We are a company that in the State of Jalisco (Mexico), we dedicate ourselves to the potabilization of the water and to the breeding of mojarra tilapia.
What are our plans?
We have the firm interest to venture into the cultivation of shrimp in the Gulf of Baja California or Sea of Cortez.
What is our space or territorial sea?
We are a group of 39 co-owners of 127 000 hectares of land with a Ocean Front patrimonial sea of 65 kilometers in length in the Peninsula of Baja California. The regime or status is private property and its demarcation with everything and territorial sea is delimited as indicated in the attached map.
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MINERAL YACIMENTOS: GOLD, SILVER, RECEIVE, ONYX,
QUARRY. (PROVEN STUDIES OF RESERVE)
•CONTIGUOS GULF OF CALIFORNIA: 65 KMS APROXIMATLY
What authorization do we have?
In the legal field, we have the permissions of the Government of Baja California and the federal agency SEMARNAT for the exploitation of both the sea that corresponds to us as a possible tourist development and construction of a landing strip. We enclose the permits in this file. We will also have a permit for the sport fishing of our clients.
What species of shrimp are cultivable in our territorial sea?
Blue Shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris) and Brown Shrimp (Litopenaeus californiensis). Besides, there is an abundance of sea cucumber, flag fish, lobster, octopus and other species.
The main commercial shrimp species on the Pacific coast are the blue shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris), 31 whiteleg shrimp (L. vannamei), yellowleg shrimp (Farfantepenaeus californiensis) and crystal shrimp (F. brevirostris). I
What and who are we looking for?
We are looking for investors who in the United States of America have a captive market in the purchase of shrimp and other sea species, as well as for ecotourism. That they can invest with us and be in charge of accommodating the sale abroad, as well as promoting the tourism to this zone.
WE ARE OPEN TO PROPOSALS FROM POTENTIAL INVESTORS TO MAKE THIS AREA A POTENTIAL SHRIMP AND TOURISM.
If you want to See, come over will take you there.
Sincerely
Mr. Fausto Chávez Aguilar
Administrator and legal representative
CHAVEZ DEL REAL POTABILIZADORA, S.A. de C.V.
Calle Jesus Acal No.2875-2
Colonia San Isidro
Guadalajara, Jalisco (México) ZIP 44740
Cell Phone: +52 331 432 4434
E-mail: chavezdelreal@hotmail.com
Mr. Saúl Díaz Patatuchi
Technical Advisor
E-mail: servicomer1@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: +52 222 127 4382
Rafael P Artiles
Miami.Florida.
Email: rafaelartiles@comcast.net
Cell/Whatsapp:1+3052242695
I am looking for shrimp farmer or farm which can supply me shrimp in large quantity
I like to start and study this shrimp business more info like for sea water shrimp. thanks
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Hello
I rly would go into this business but all I need some information about the best kind of shrimp i can raise in a freshwater pond and equipment that I need!
jumbo shrimp are the best, equipment u may need is a net.
I want to become the biggest shrimp farmer in florida. this really helped, can someone give me shrimp to start?
Hi I am very interested in starting my own shrimp farm and live in the west coast and was noticing it’s hard to get juvenile shrimp out here. What would be the best option on where to get the live shrimp from?
HELLO
I am very interested to get into shrimp farming. I live in GUJRAT INDIA. I need to know the best way to get started and need more information!
Thanks,
Hello. Just thinking of starting very small indoor shrimp farm for starters. Live in Iowa, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
hi, have you get start yep?
Hello, I’m from Ukraine and going to start a shrimp farm. Currently, I work with a business plan. Do you have any suggestions for a Europe company that works in that area and can help me to build a farm?
Consistent improvements to enhance your small business are critical for its success and sustainability. Things like monitoring cash flow consistently, utilizing social media for marketing, and recognizing your strengths while asking for help in areas that are less so can help you focus on improving areas of your business that offer the biggest gain. Read on https://businesshab.com
How much does it cost to start a shrimp farm?
A small-scale prawn farm with a single 1-acre pond is estimated to need approximately $10,500 for these costs (excluding substrates).
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Hello, my name is Henry Sanchez and I am from Venezuela, from the state of Zulia, a highly shrimp area, currently I have a shrimp farm for sale of 753.671 acres, with 60% of construction ready, investors who want more information can send me by email.
Henrysan603@gmail.com
thanks you.
Hello I’m Franklin Quijote residing here in Arlington Virginia. Trying to relocate in Kentucky In a farmland and I’m interested to a shrimp farming had experienced back home in the Philippines raising tropical fish. Would like to do it indoors and willing to learn for our business someday thank you God bless
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Hi, I’m Neil and interested in prawn/shrimp farming. We have around 1.3 ha of brackish water fishpond in the Philippines which is hardly used to it’s potential. Any recommendation to start with prawn/shrimp farming?
Appreciate any inputs.
Thanks!