Why Shrimp Farming?
If you’re looking for a profitable business idea, then you don’t need to look much further than shrimp farming. Shrimp are always in high demand and if you can create and run a successful freshwater shrimp farm, you will definitely find financial success. So, in this article, we will be looking at how you can set up a shrimp farming business and start rearing hundreds of thousands of tasty shrimp.
Where To Start
Now, the first thing you need to do is to become familiar with shrimp farming and the various processes involved. Do your research! For example, newly dug ponds are rarely successful on the first year simply because the pond doesn’t have enough algae or insect larvae built up for the shrimp to eat.
Also, in order to do shrimp farming, you will need enough land space to create ponds or store water tanks or pools for the shrimp to grow in. The larger space you have available, the more shrimp farming you can do, which will lead to greater profits. You will also have to consider the actual daily work involved which may mean you have to hire help from time to time or take on a permanent employee.
The Next Step
Once you’ve become more familiar with the process by talking to other shrimp farmers and doing your research, you then need to get the appropriate approvals and licenses. In most states and countries, you will need to have an aquaculture permit in order to do shrimp farming. So, make sure to visit your state or country’s Department of Agriculture in order to determine whether you need a permit and if you do, make sure to get yours as soon as possible.
And Now The Ground Work
The next step would be to secure land or a location in order to farm your shrimp. If you have a large backyard, you can use this to either create a pond or use tanks. You can even use a pre-existing swimming pool if you have one available.
There is no requirement that you must have a pond to farm shrimp, however, ponds tend to be more effective. If you want to yield a large amount of shrimp, then you should definitely have a pond dug up in your available land.
Test The Water
After you have secured your pond and it is full of water, you need to test the water before you introduce the shrimp. You need to ensure that the water is free from chemicals as well as any bacteria or animals that could eat your shrimp. This means that it should be free of frogs, fish and other insects. The pH of the water should also be less than 10 and you will have to add an aerator to the pond to make it survivable for the shrimp.
And Finally…
Lastly, you will have to buy juvenile shrimp to add to the pond and feed them twice per day. Their feed will include pellets which have about 38% protein in addition to insect larvae, algae and plankton. Once the shrimp grow to their full size, you can then sell them to individuals, restaurants or grocery stores. It is certainly a process, but once you start farming, and get some initial experience, it will become easier and you can get a healthy profit from this business.
Conclusion
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Approx how many days does it take from the time you add juvenile shrimp in to the pond till it is ready to be harvested and sold to the buyers. How does one know the right time to harvest the prawns. How and how often do you require to clean the pond.
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I am just starting into Aquaponics. Before venturing into commercial operation I am constructing a small system to feed my family and neighbors, as a learning experience.
Instead of swirl filters etc, I’d like to use shrimp to remove solids from the fish waste. Is this a feasible approach?
If so, what breed of shrimp would you recommend?
To begin with they’d be in tanks of about 50 gallons or more.
I like your informative site and friendly approach, and look forward to receiving your newsletter.
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Dear worldwide Aquaculture,
Hello, my name is Rediat Facile, from Ethiopia. I’m new to this site and I require some info on shrimp farming.
1. Where can I buy juvenile shrimp eggs? I found some on eBay but I don’t know if those were actually used to start a shrimp farm with or used as food for fishes!
2. The pellets used for feeding shrimps, what are the contents of it? Because we have local fish food that we use and I was wondering if I could use that because I can find it easily!
I am open to any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks in advance
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Dear Sirs,
We have large scale shrimp farms to sell in Brazil, already producing and exporting.
Please dont hesitate to contact us.
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I am a medical missionary in Guatemala. I would like to establish a small pond shrimp farm to see if it works here then teach remote Mayan villagers how to build thier own farm to make income and provide food.
Greetings from the South Pacific. Thank for the very informative info. I am looking at starting a fresh water shrimp farming. How big is the market out there? I am mindful because of our remoteness should we look at export.