Sukma Dewi Fortuna, Author at DELOS Aqua

14Jun

4 Elements of Vannamei Shrimp Farm Management That Must Be Considered

Lately, vannamei shrimp cultivation is growing rapidly and is in great demand because of its advantages compared to other types of shrimp. However, cultivating without good farm management could even be a loss.

Various benefits can also be obtained if we apply good farm management. Starting from feed efficiency, preventing shrimp from disease attacks, and maintaining environmental sustainability, so that the productivity of the resulting pond can be maximized.

Then what should be considered in good shrimp farm management? Read until the end of this article to find the answer!

Also Read: 10 Types of Shrimp for Aquaculture and Aquascape

1. Water Quality Management

farm management yang baik — Source: DELOS Documentation

Water is the main component in aquaculture, so every aquaculture activity must have good water quality management as well. Then, how to have it? Well, the first thing that we have to do is monitor water quality. This could inform you if there is a change in water quality parameters during cultivation.

Water quality measurements are carried out physically, chemically, and biologically. Physical measurements can be carried out directly in each shrimp pond with parameters pH, temperature, DO, and water salinity.

Meanwhile, chemical and biological parameters can be carried out in the laboratory with parameters such as alkalinity, an abundance of plankton species, total bacteria, total vibrio, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, phosphate, TOM, and total suspended solids.

In addition, the basic management of shrimp ponds must also be considered for the sustainability of aquaculture. The basic management of this pond includes the layout of the waterwheel, the activity of removing sludge, and the treatment of decomposing bacteria.

2. Vannamei Shrimp Feed Management

Manajemen pakan udang — Source: DELOS Documentation

Vannamei shrimp feed management is another element that must be considered in shrimp farm management. The goal is to maximize feed use to support success and efficiency in shrimp cultivation.

Feed management is important in terms of the efficiency of capital spending during cultivation. This is because almost 60% of the capital is spent on feeding vannamei shrimp.

Several steps in feed management can be done through blind feeding, feeding after the first month, and using anco control.

Also Read: Types of Vannamei Shrimp Feeds to Make Your Shrimp Grow Faster

3. Shrimp Health Management

Manajement kesehatan udang — Source: DELOS Documentation

Vannamei shrimp health management is carried out to observe any changes in the shrimp. These changes are usually signs of health problems and certain diseases that attack the shrimp.

Observations can be made first by looking at the characteristics of healthy shrimp, such as having active movements, complete and intact limbs, red and bright gills, full and unbroken gut contents, proportional body shape, bright skin color and clean, tail intact, and normal length growth.

If some anomalies or discrepancies appear during a health observation, be sure to immediately investigate and mitigate the disease.

4. Aquaculture Waste Management

Vannamei Shrimp Farm Management — Source: DELOS Documentation

As we know, aquaculture, including vannamei shrimp, produces organic waste that can pollute the surrounding waters. Therefore farmers need to have aquaculture waste management.

Farm waste is mostly in the form of easily degraded organic waste. These wastes come from feed residues, fermented materials, shrimp manure, and other organisms in the pond.

The management of vannamei shrimp culture waste can be carried out by being disposed of or cleaned through a siphon channel, decomposed with probiotics, or oxidized with oxygen.

Also Read: 7 Easy Ways to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp for Beginners

Entrust Your Vannamei Shrimp Farm Management to DELOS!

Good farm management is the key to the success of vannamei shrimp cultivation. There is also no need to doubt the benefits of good shrimp farm management.

Especially if you entrust the management of your shrimp pond to DELOS, with a team consisting of the top 99 best people in Indonesia in shrimp farming, DELOS is ready to help you through our Farm Management.

DELOS Farm Management integrates with the AquaHero application, making it easier for farmers to monitor their shrimp ponds. So what if a disease is detected? DELOS also has a dedicated scientist who can help you mitigate the diseases found on your shrimp farm.

Contact DELOS immediately via contact@delosaqua.com or submit a problem you want to discuss vannamei shrimp cultivation via the contact column on our website www.delosaqua.com. Entrust your shrimp farm management to DELOS!

12Jun

AquacultureNews

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3: Shaping the Future of the Laboratory Analyst and Shrimp Aquaculturist

DELOS Maritime Institute is a training program to produce competent and professional human resources in the aquaculture field. Through this program, participants will gain knowledge and experience from experts to prepare them to enter the world of work.

This DELOS initiative program will equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient Lab Analysts and Shrimp Aquaculturists.

With a focus on the sustainable name shrimp aquaculture practices, through this program, DELOS is committed to continuing to carry out this program as a form of responsibility towards industrial development.

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 Officially Started

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 officially started on June 12, 2023. A total of 23 participants were selected to participate in a six-day theory class to strengthen their basic knowledge and understanding of aquaculture principles and practices.

In this theoretical class, various materials are taught directly by experts, including Shrimp Biology by Dr Julie Ekasari, S.Pi., M.Sc., Fundamentals of Shrimp Cultivation by Dr Desy Putri Handayani, S.Pi., M.Sc., and Vaname Shrimp Cultivation by Ir. Wayan Agus Edhy on the first and second day.

On the third and fourth days, participants received material on Shrimp Feeding and Digestion by Dr Ichsan Achmad Fauzi., S.Pi., M.Sc., Management System and General Supporting for Shrimp Ponds by Andhika Rakhmanda, Shrimp Health & Disease and Shrimp Health Management by Intan Chandra Dewi.

While on the fifth and sixth days, DMI Batch 3 participants received material on Ideal Pond Construction by Wildan Nurussalam, S.Pi., M.Sc., Occupational Safety and Health by Shella Marlinda, Management System in the Laboratory by Erwanda Bayu Pamungkas, and Shrimp Business Management by Bobby Indra Gunawan.

In addition to specific material on vannamei shrimp farming, DMI Batch 3 participants received introductory material on AquaHero and Work Culture at DELOS from the DELOS Product Team and People Team.

Nine Participants Pass Field Practice Class

After completing the Theory Class, DELOS Maritime Institute participants proceed to the Field Practical Class. However, not all Theory Class participants passed this stage; only nine people.

In this Field Practice Class, DMI Batch 3 participants will be confronted directly with real scenarios and challenges in vannamei shrimp farming in ponds. Here, they can apply the knowledge gained during the Theory Class and develop their skills under the guidance of the DELOS Farm Manager and Lab Analyst.

During this Field Practice Class, participants learn and do various things, including pond preparation, water quality testing, feed formulation, monitoring of shrimp diseases, and recording multiple stuff they encounter in the pond.

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 Becomes a Transformative Journey for Young Aquaculture Generation

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 was a transformative journey for the selected participants. This program not only equips them with the technical expertise needed in the industry but also instils a deep appreciation for sustainable practices and the importance of maintaining a balance between aquaculture and the environment.

DELOS remains committed to supporting the development of the aquaculture sector and preparing the next generation of professionals through initiatives such as the DELOS Maritime Institute.

By investing in the education and training of young talent, DELOS aims to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the aqua-tech industry, encouraging innovation and responsible practices.

As Batch 3 ends, DELOS Maritime Institute looks forward to welcoming a new batch of Lab Analysts and Shrimp Farmers, who will continue the mission of transforming aquaculture and positively impacting the industry’s future.

10Jun

AquacultureTips

Cultivating Vannamei Shrimp with Biofloc System

Vannamei shrimp biofloc has become a popular cultivation system lately. Biofloc technology was first applied by Dr. Yoram Avnimelech in Israel and experienced immediate success. Finally, the biofloc system was also implemented in shrimp ponds in Indonesia.

In a way, the vannamei shrimp aquaculture biofloc system is a form of innovation to address feed problems experienced by farmers. The reason is by implementing the biofloc system, the shrimp’s natural feed supply becomes more abundant.

Farmers who want to apply the biofloc system to vannamei shrimp cultivation must practice it correctly because a bit of wrong in practice can be fatal.

Therefore, here we have summarized the method of cultivating vannamei shrimp using the biofloc system, which you can use as a reference.

Also Read: Get to Know Myo (IMNV) Disease in Vannamei Shrimp and Its Characteristics

What is the Biofloc System?

Biofloc is a bunch of microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, plankton, and organic matter from undecomposed waste.

While the biofloc system attempts to utilize leftover shrimp feed waste to become microbial feed, the rest of the feed waste will be degraded, and the microbes in it will develop and multiply until, finally, the floc is produced.

Floc can be a good source of protein for shrimp. This is because decomposed organic compounds contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) compounds.

With the vannamei shrimp biofloc, the farmers can reduce operational costs, which are usually used to purchase feed. This is because the biofloc system can lessen the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) while minimizing disease outbreaks.

However, keep in mind that the biofloc system does not affect overall farm productivity because the microorganisms formed only serve as additional feed.

Vannamei shrimp cultivation using the biofloc system can be applied to start from intensive to super-intensive system ponds that have high stocking densities. However, firstly the pond must have a high level of aeration with the appropriate wheel position. The pond must be covered with concrete or high-density polyethylene (HDPE), as well as additional pellets and molasses.

In addition, farmers must always carry out biofloc control during vannamei shrimp cultivation.

How to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp with the Biofloc System

Until now, many Indonesian shrimp farmers are interested and have applied the biofloc system. However, few also experience failure due to a lack of understanding of this technology.

Therefore, here is a method of cultivating vannamei shrimp with the biofloc system that you can practice.

1. Prepare the Pond very Well

The vannamei shrimp biofloc system can only be applied in some ponds. Particular standards must be met so that the cultivation of vannamei shrimp goes well and does not suffer losses.

The standards for pond ponds that must be met include pond sizes adapted to the cultivation system, ponds that do not leak and have been coated with thick HDPE concrete or plastic, sound aeration systems, and pond heights ranging from 0.8-3 meters.

2. Choose the Right Probiotic Bacteria

The vannamei shrimp biofloc system relies on probiotic bacteria for each pond. Bacillus subtilis is a type of probiotic bacteria that can be selected because this bacteria can decompose nitrogen elements properly and can maintain water quality.

Another type of bacteria that can be used is Bacillus cereus which can form bacterial flocs while controlling the growth of green algae.

3. Make Biofloc Starter

After selecting probiotic bacteria, the next step is to make a biofloc starter. This stage is the same as fermentation to increase the number of bacteria in the pond, which functions as a quality guard for Biopolymer (PHA), which helps the process to suppress harmful pathogens.

Also Read: Tiger Shrimp vs Vannamei Shrimp: Which One is Better for Cultivation?

4. Spread High-Quality Shrimp Fry

When the ponds with biofloc technology are ready, farmers can start spreading the shrimp fry into the pond. However, to get the best quality cultivation results, choose high-quality and certified fry.

5. Perform Proper Feed Management

When the flock has not been formed, farmers can provide feed like ordinary vannamei shrimp cultivation. For example, feeding in pellets twice a day according to needs.

Then when the flock has begun to form, you can start reducing feeding because this is where the role of floc is as a natural food source for shrimp. With this flock, farmers can reduce FCR and save farm operational costs.

6. Ensure Dissolved Oxygen Supply (DO) is fulfilled

When choosing to use biofloc technology, farmers must ensure a continuous supply of dissolved oxygen (DO). This is because ponds that lack an oxygen supply can cause the shrimp in them to die.

To ensure that the supply of dissolved oxygen (DO) is met, farmers can use aerators or waterwheels as additional tools to supply extra oxygen. In addition, make sure the number of aerators or water wheels per the pond’s area.

In biofloc vannamei shrimp farming, the aerator or waterwheel not only acts as an oxygen supply but also keeps the biofloc suspended. However, it should be noted that high levels of suspended biofloc biomass can cause a decrease in pond water quality and ultimately result in crop failure.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Biofloc System

The biofloc system is only sometimes superior to the vannamei shrimp farming system. There are positive and negative sides to this cultivation system. Following are the advantages of biofloc technology:

Very high biosecurity
Production capacity and carrying capacity are usually 5-10% higher
Shrimp grow bigger with lower FCR
15-20% lower production costs

Meanwhile, the shortcomings of the biofloc system include the following:

Requires a high energy supply for the aerator
Failure of energy supply for more than 1 hour can be fatal and critical
The biofloc pond must be lined
Technicians must receive specific knowledge and training to understand this technology fully.

Also Read: How to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp from Preparation to Harvest

Successful Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation with DELOS

Implementing the vannamei shrimp biofloc system might be even more difficult for the farmers if you need help understanding this technology as a whole. Just a little wrong, it can be fatal for shrimp farming that is done.

For the vannamei shrimp farming that you are doing to be successful and run well, you can consult with DELOS. The DELOS team is ready to help you manage your shrimp pond and provide recommendations for problems you are experiencing.

DELOS Farm Management is also integrated with the AquaHero application, making it easy for farm owners and farm technicians to monitor their shrimp ponds daily.

Need help with supply issues for pond needs? DELOS also has a Supply Chain Integration program, namely AquaLink. We can help connect you with producers and farm owners to get and sell pond products at the best prices.

You can quickly contact the DELOS Team via contact@delosaqua.com or submit via our website contact column www.delosaqua.com, to find out more about our Farm Management and Supply Chain Integration programs. Trust your farm management to DELOS!

08Jun

Disease

Recognize 7 Characteristics of AHPND Disease in Vannamei Shrimp Before It’s Too Late

Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease, also known as AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp, is a problem that farmers often face. This disease can cause mass death resulting in heavy losses and harvest failure.

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) originates from a bacterial infection with a strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp AHPND). This disease is also known as early mortality syndrome (EMS), which can cause farm productivity to decrease by up to 60% and result in considerable losses.

To be on time in carrying out mitigation if attacked by AHPND, farmers must know its characteristics. Here we summarize some of the characteristics of Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) that you can use as a reference.

Also Read: Vannamei Shrimp Probiotics and Its Benefits for Cultivation

What is AHPND?

Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease or AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp is a disease caused by bacterial infection with the Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp AHPND) strain.

AHPND disease first appeared in China in 2009 and then spread to Vietnam in 2010, Malaysia in 2011, Thailand in 2012, Mexico in 2013, the Philippines in 2015, and South America in 2016.

As a result of the outbreak of AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp in these countries, shrimp production has decreased by up to 60%, resulting in considerable losses.

Not only attacking vannamei shrimp, but AHPND disease also attacks other shrimp species, such as P. monodon (tiger prawn), M. rosenbergii (giant prawn), and other types of crustaceans.

Usually, shrimp in the early life phase is more susceptible to AHPND infection. Furthermore, AHPND attacks the digestive glands (hepatopancreas) and destroys hepatopancreatic cells R (resorptive), B (blister), F (fibrillar), and E (embryonic) which results in organ dysfunction leading to massive death.

Also Read: Get to Know Myo IMNV Disease in Vannamei Shrimp and Its Characteristics

Characteristics of AHPND Disease in Shrimp

Vannamei shrimp infected with AHPND usually look lethargic and exhibit abnormal swimming behavior. Apart from this, here are other characteristics when shrimp have been infected with Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease.

1. Infecting the Early Life of Shrimp

Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease in vannamei shrimp infects in the early phase of cultivation, from the 1st to the 35th day of cultivation. Usually, this will be followed by the mass death of up to 100% of the stocked shrimp.

2. Shrimps Have No Appetite

AHPND disease causes shrimp to have no appetite and thus show symptoms of anorexia. Furthermore, this symptom is followed by emptying the digestive tract and loss of tissue pigmentation.

3. Shrimp growth slows down

Shrimp with no appetite due to AHPND infection indirectly triggers slower shrimp growth. This is because the growth of shrimp is directly influenced by the food consumed.

4. The digestive tract becomes empty

Shrimp that has been infected with AHPND disease show an empty digestive condition. Because this disease attacks the digestion of shrimp directly.

5. Hepatopancreas Turns Pale

When infected with AHPND disease, the vannamei shrimp hepatopancreas tissue will experience fragility at the beginning of the infection. Then as the disease progresses, this tissue will become pale and rigid.

6. Appearance of Black Spots on the Hepatopancreas

After becoming pale and rigid, the next phase will appear with black spots or fine lines on the hepatopancreas. These black spots indicate foci of melanization in the tubular cells of the hepatopancreas.

7. High Mortality Rate

The death rate from AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp reaches 100% in most countries. However, in several other countries, it shows the opposite, namely a low death rate.

The difference in tolerance for death rates is because regions with low mortality rates have had a history of similar diseases. This makes the vannamei shrimp’s immune system better compared to other areas.

How to Overcome AHPND Disease in Shrimp

Only now the treatment for AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp is known with certainty. However, farmers can take preventive measures in farm management, for example, by aeration, providing appropriate feed, and maintaining pond water quality.

Diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria in vannamei shrimp are generally controlled using appropriate management strategies, including immunostimulant supplementation, prebiotics, probiotics, maintaining water and feed quality, and maintaining pond aeration.

However, this control cannot stop the spread of the disease when the vannamei shrimp have been attacked by Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease. Conventional approaches such as stopping feeding or giving disinfectants can be another solution, although the success rate is also relatively low.

Also Read: Get to Know the Covert Mortality Nodavirus (CMNV) which Can Attack Vannamei Shrimp

Prevent AHPND Disease in Vannamei Shrimp with DELOS!

Until now, there is no known way to deal with Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease or AHPND disease in vannamei shrimp. However, farmers can take early prevention by carrying out proper farm management.

Therefore DELOS has Farm Management that can assist you in managing shrimp farms following international standards.

With a scientific and operational team that has been reliable and experienced for years, DELOS is ready to assist you in managing shrimp farms, including mitigating if the disease is detected in your shrimp farms.

To become part of DELOS, contact@delosaqua.com or ask questions via the contact box on our website www.delosaqua.com. Trust your shrimp farm management to DELOS!

05Jun

Disease

Get to Know Myo IMNV Disease in Vannamei Shrimp and Its Characteristics

Myo disease in white shrimp is also known as IMNV disease. This disease is caused by the Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV), which damages muscle tissue in shrimp. As a result, from the body tissue until the tail of the shrimp dies and the color becomes red.

Myo disease was first discovered in Brazil in 2002. This disease is classified as malignant and deadly in vaname shrimp, with a mass mortality rate reaching 70% of the total shrimp stocked in ponds.

While in Indonesia, this disease was first discovered in 2006, precisely in one of the ponds in Situbondo Regency. Since then, research has been carried out on this shrimp disease.

So what exactly does Myo IMNV disease look like in vannamei shrimp, and what are its characteristics? Check out the following explanation.

Also Read: 7 Easy Ways to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp For Beginners

What Is Myo Disease in Vannamei Shrimp?

Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV), or myo disease, attacks white shrimp and can cause substantial economic losses due to mass deaths.

IMNV virus can infect all stages of shrimp life, including post-larvae, juveniles, to adult shrimp. However, more deaths were found at the stage of young to adult shrimp.

Meanwhile, the transmission of this virus can occur in two ways, namely horizontally and vertically. Cannibalistic behavior in infected shrimp can be a way of horizontally transmitting this disease. While vertically, this virus can be transmitted from the parent to the fry it produces.

Also Read: 5 Things You Need to Do When Starting a Shrimp Farms Business

Characteristics of Vannamei Shrimp Affected by IMNV

1. Shrimp Body Turns Pale

penyakit myo pada udang vaname — Source: Vijayapoopathi, et. al., 2020. via researchgate.net

The body of vaname shrimp attacked by myo disease will gradually turn pale. While in healthy and normal shrimp, the body color tends to be transparent.

2. Muscle Color Turns White

The muscles in vaname shrimp will turn white like milk. This color change can also be seen in the body segments of shrimp infected with IMNV disease.

3. The Lower Section of the Abdomen until the Shrimp’s Tail Turns Red

myo disease in vannamei shrimp — Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

The most easily recognizable characteristics of vaname shrimp infected with IMNV are the lower segment until the shrimp tail turns red, similar to cooked shrimp. This is because all the existing networks in it have died.

Also Read: Types of Vannamei Shrimp Feeds to Make Your Shrimp Grow Faster

Find Out About Myo IMNV Disease and How to Treat It With DELOS!

Myo disease or IMNV in vaname shrimp, is a disease that is very detrimental to farmers. The reason is this disease can cause mass death in infected shrimp.

When symptoms or signs of shrimp develop myo disease, you should immediately contact or consult experts in handling this white shrimp disease.

However, if you still need to figure out where to go for a consultation, DELOS is here and ready to help you deal with it. With the dedicated science team that DELOS has, we are ready to assist you in mitigating if a disease is detected in your shrimp farm.

Not only myo disease in vaname shrimp but DELOS Science Team is also experienced in handling various other diseases. Such as white stool and IHHNV. So, don’t hesitate and contact DELOS at contact@delosaqua.com or via contact column on our website www.delosaqua.com to get a solution to your shrimp disease problem!

03Jun

AquacultureNews

Promising Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation Prospect and Export Opportunities

Vannamei shrimp cultivation prospect continues to increase every day. Compared to other types of shrimp, the reason is that shrimp originating from the Pacific Ocean have better environmental resistance and a shorter cultivation time.

In addition, the exceptionally high domestic and global demand for vannamei shrimp has also increased its popularity of this shrimp. It’s no wonder because vannamei shrimp has a distinctive taste and soft texture suitable for various cooking types.

Also Read: Get to Know the Vannamei Shrimp as a Farmers’ Favorite

Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation Prospect

The increasing global market demand for vannamei shrimp has made many people start looking at this business. Both include small-scale ponds, such as traditional ponds, and large-scale ponds, such as intensive and super-intensive ponds.

Vannamei shrimp has a fast growth rate, shorter cultivation time, and better environmental resistance when compared to other types of shrimp. In addition, vannamei shrimp are also relatively more resistant to disease.

Since it was officially introduced in Indonesia in 2001, vannamei shrimp have immediately become the prima donna of farmers. Moreover, due to disease, tiger prawn cultivation continued to decline at that time.

Indonesia has long been one of the largest shrimp exporters in the world. In 2021, Indonesia was ranked 4th after India, Ecuador, and Vietnam.

However, considering that Indonesia is the largest maritime country in the world, the potential stored in vannamei shrimp production still has relatively large prospects. If optimized, Indonesia can become a leader in shrimp producers and exporters.

Until now, of the total ponds in Indonesia, 75% of them can only contribute 10% of the total quantity of exports. The lack of full maintenance and management of ponds causes this.

Therefore, until now, the prospect of vannamei shrimp farming is still quite tempting. Given the broad market potential, environmental conditions and human resources support Indonesia.

Also Read: How to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp from Preparation to Harvest

Advantages of Vannamei Shrimp

In a way, vannamei shrimp have now dominated the world shrimp market. Shrimp named Latin Litopenaeus vannamei is more widely chosen than other types of shrimp. This achievement is inseparable from the advantages of vannamei shrimp which can be detailed as follows:

The cultivation time is relatively shorter, which is only about 3 months.
Reasonably resistant to disease when compared with other types of shrimp.
High survival rate.
It can be cultivated with high stocking densities.
Has a flexible and broad market share for all sizes.

Vannamei Shrimp Export Opportunities

The positive trend in the productivity of shrimp ponds in Indonesia which continues to increase makes many people tempted to run a vannamei shrimp farming business. Moreover, the opportunity for vannamei shrimp exports is also very high.

Vannamei shrimp is a type of shrimp that is Indonesia’s main export commodity. This is triggered by the high demand, which continues to increase to meet the global market.

Countries that are the destinations for Indonesian vannamei shrimp exports include the United States, Japan, China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

Also Read: Do These 5 Things For Successful Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation

Start Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation with DELOS

The prospect of vannamei shrimp farming is indeed up-and-coming. Considering that from year to year, the global market demand for vannamei shrimp always increases rapidly. However, keep in mind to always apply sustainable and environmentally friendly cultivation practices.

For those of you who want to start a vannamei shrimp business, DELOS can be the best choice to help you get started. DELOS is the best science, technology, and operational management-based aqua-tech company that can help you explore new opportunities in the aquaculture field.

DELOS Farm Management is integrated with the AquaHero application, making it easy for you to monitor the condition of shrimp ponds every day in real time.

Also, DELOS has AquaLink, an integrated supply chain that makes it easier for you to get and sell pond products at the best prices.

Immediately contact the DELOS Team to start vannamei shrimp farming via contact@delosaqua.com or submit via our website contact column www.delosaqua.com. Start a vannamei shrimp farming business with DELOS!

31May

AquacultureProbiotics/Feeds

Vannamei Shrimp Probiotics and Its Benefits For Cultivation

Vannamei shrimp probiotics are essential in aquaculture, to be precise, to maintain shrimp health. Moreover, if the cultivation is carried out in intensive or super intensive type ponds with a high stocking density.

Before using probiotics, farmers used antibiotics to treat health problems in shrimp. However, people gradually realize that the use of antibiotics creates antimicrobial resistance, which harms the environment.

Through this article, we will learn more about vannamei shrimp probiotics and their benefits.

Also Read: 7 Easy Ways to Cultivate Vannamei Shrimp For Beginners

What is Vannamei Shrimp Probiotic?

Vannamei shrimp probiotic is a feed supplement in the form of live microbes that are beneficial for vannamei shrimp by providing balance to the intestines. Through the administration of this probiotic, the use of feed during cultivation can become more efficient.

However, in aquaculture, probiotics do not only play a role in the digestive system of farmed animals. Still, they can also increase the nutritional value, immune system, and improve water quality.

Types of Probiotics for Aquaculture

Vannamei shrimp probiotics — Source: DELOS Documentation

Probiotics for aquaculture are broadly divided into two types, namely, aqueous probiotics and gut probiotics. Each of these probiotics

1. Aqueous Probiotics

As the name suggests, the use of water probiotics in vannamei shrimp cultivation by mixing them directly into pond water. While the way it works is by inhibiting the development of pathogenic bacteria and improving water quality.

Usually, the bacterial strains used in this probiotic are Bacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Nitrobacter spp., Aerobacter, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

2. Feed Probiotics

Feed probiotics are a probiotic used to improve the microbial balance in the intestines of vannamei shrimp. Usually, it is used by mixing the bacterial strain into the shrimp feed.

While the types of bacterial strains used include Lactobacillus or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, nitrifying bacteria, Streptococci, Roseobacter, and Bacillus sp. This bacterial strain works in the shrimp’s gut by modifying its microbial balance and inhibiting the growth of harmful microbes.

Also Read: 5 Things You Need to Do When Starting a Shrimp Farm Business

Benefits of Probiotics for Vannamei Shrimp

probiotik udang vaname — Source: Lumoshop.com

The use of probiotics provides positive benefits and impacts in vannamei shrimp cultivation. Some of these benefits include:

1. Stimulating Shrimp Immune System

The bacterial strains in probiotics act as immunostimulants to increase the body’s immunity in vannamei shrimp. This immune boosting can be done in three ways, namely:

Increase macrophage activity
Increasing the production of systematic antibodies in the form of immunoglobulins and interferons
Increase local antibodies on mucous surfaces such as the intestinal wall.

2. Producing Bad Microbial Growth Inhibiting Compounds

Probiotics with lactic acid bacteria and Bacillus strains can produce several compounds that can inhibit the growth of harmful microbes. One of the most numerous and essential is the bacteriocin compound, a protein produced by certain strains.

3. Increased Nutritional Competition in Shrimp Intestines

Theoretically, nutrient competition plays a vital role in the composition of organisms in the vannamei shrimp gut. Increasing the presence of specific bacterial strains through probiotics may decrease the available substrate for other bacterial populations.

With competition for space in shrimp’s intestine or digestive tract, it can be an antagonistic mechanism for colonizing pathogenic bacteria by probiotics.

4. Avoiding the Disadvantages of Using Antibiotics

The use of antibiotics as a way to cure diseases in animals and humans has been around for a long time. However, antibiotics have a negative impact if used in the long term, namely the presence of bacterial resistance.

Therefore, probiotics can be a choice to avoid the harmful effects of these antibiotics.

5. Stimulates Growth and Improves Shrimp Nutrition

Not only feed with high nutrition, vannamei shrimp cultivation also requires protein content and good bacteria as well as several other supplements to maintain the health and growth of shrimp.

In this case, probiotic bacteria are the best choice for farmers. The reason is that, in several studies, it was found that shrimp growth can be more optimal with the presence of probiotics.

Also Read: What is MBW Term in Shrimp Farming and How to Calculate It?

Get the Best Shrimp Probiotics at DELOS AquaLink!

The need for probiotics in vannamei shrimp cultivation is an alternative to maintaining safe and sustainable shrimp health. Probiotics can provide various benefits for farmers, ranging from reducing the risk of disease and negative impacts on the environment to increasing pond productivity. But of course, with the use according to the recommended dosage.

To get the best shrimp probiotics, you can get them at DELOS AquaLink!

DELOS AquaLink is an integrated supply chain that connects our partners to get the best quality and price of farm equipment. Through AquaLink, you can get your needs for pond equipment, probiotics, logistics, and harvesting services.

To connect and become part of AquaLink, you can contact us directly via contact@delosaqua.com. Let’s partner with us!Feed

19May

AquacultureFun Read

5 Characteristics of Intensive Vannamei Shrimp Pond You Should Know

An intensive vannamei shrimp pond is a type of pond that was developed as a means to increase the productivity of vannamei shrimp aquaculture. However, on the other hand, intensive ponds also produce more waste due to their high stocking density.

The waste from this intensive pond comes from the feed given to vannamei shrimp, usually in the form of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus compounds. These three compounds can decompose naturally on their own but in a longer time than one cultivation cycle. Therefore, waste will accumulate if the leftover materials from a prior process are not correctly disposed of.

In addition to residual waste, the calculation and layout of intensive vannamei shrimp ponds are more complex when compared to other types of ponds.

Also Read: Latest Vannamei Shrimp Prices in Indonesia

Characteristics of Intensive Vannamei Shrimp Pond

Vannamei shrimp-intensive ponds have unique characteristics that are different from other types of ponds. This is influenced by the stocking density of this type of pond. The characteristics of vannamei shrimp ponds are as follows:

1. Not Affected by Tidal Cycles

Water sources in intensive ponds do not depend on the ebb and flow of seawater. So, even when the sea water recedes, the water in the pond will not be affected.

2. Regularly Shaped Pond Plot

Intensive ponds have a regular pond shape. Usually, it is a square with an area of 0.2-0.5 ha per plot.

3. Using Aeration System

Another characteristic of intensive ponds is the existence of an aeration system in ponds that is useful for increasing dissolved oxygen in pond waters. This aeration system is usually supported by waterwheels, blowers, source pumps, and other equipment.

4. High Stocking Density

In an intensive cultivation system, it is necessary to adjust the stocking density so that production results can be maximized with minimal costs.

Stocking density determines the level of technology required in the cultivation system.

5. Rely on Artificial Feed

Considering the high stocking density of shrimp fry in intensive pond types, the need for feed is also high. Therefore, since the fry is stocked, the need for feed is immediately met with artificial feed.

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Purpose of Adjusting Vannamei Shrimp Stocking Density

The stocking density of vannamei shrimp fry must be adjusted to the capacity of the existing pond. This is because the stocking density affects the pond’s productivity and the costs incurred for cultivation.

1. Maintain Good Water Quality

Water quality in vannamei shrimp culture is influenced by feed residues and faeces. The greater the density of vannamei shrimp during cultivation, the more feed residues and manure are produced.

If there is too much manure and leftover feed is in the water, water quality conditions can be disturbed and even toxic.

2. Maintain the Growth of Vannamei Shrimp

The stocking density of vannamei shrimp that is not adjusted to the capacity of the pond can cause the cultured shrimp not to grow well. This is because shrimp will fight for space and nutrients from food which can cause shrimp growth to be slow if the stocking density is too high. Meanwhile, if the stocking density is too low, the space utilisation will be less than optimal.

3. Avoid Disease Attacks

Adjusting the stocking density of white shrimp can also prevent shrimp from disease during cultivation. If the stocking density is too high, the risk of death of vannamei shrimp during disease is also quite high, and vice versa.

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Consult your Shrimp Farm at DELOS

Types of ponds with stocking density adjustments significantly affect harvest productivity in aquaculture. Therefore, it is vital to determine early on the number of fries to be stocked before cultivation begins.

If you need information related to good and appropriate shrimp pond management, DELOS has a consulting service via contact@delosaqua.com or through the form on our website www.delosaqua.com.

Through this consulting service, you can get answers to your shrimp pond problems. In addition, we can also help open up shrimp farming business opportunities with social, environmental, infrastructure, and regulatory approaches around the pond location. Contact DELOS now!

18May

AquacultureFun Read

4 Types of Vannamei Shrimp Harvest Time

The vannamei shrimp harvest time is done when the shrimp are more than 100 days old with an average weight of 20 grams per head. However, shrimp must be harvested early in special conditions such as mass mortality.

Harvesting is the process of taking shrimp from ponds that are more than 100 days old and weigh up to 20 grams per head. This activity is the most anticipated activity by the farmers as the final part of cultivation.

Generally, vannamei shrimp harvest time is done when the shrimp have reached a certain age. However, under special conditions, other types of harvest must be done. For example, when the capacity of the pond is insufficient or when there is a mass death of shrimp.

Curious about the types of vannamei shrimp harvested? Check this article to the end to find the answer.

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How Long Does Vannamei Shrimp Harvest?

In one cultivation cycle, vannamei shrimp can be harvested at more than 100 days old or approximately three months old. However, if the pond’s capacity is close to the maximum limit, a partial harvest is usually carried out first to avoid increasing shrimp mortality due to lack of oxygen.

Partial harvest of vannamei shrimp is usually done when the DOC (day of culture) reaches 60-70 days. This is one of the vannamei shrimp cultivation strategies so that shrimp growth remains normal and stable.

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Types of Vannamei Shrimp Harvest

1. Normal Harvest

The normal harvest of vannamei shrimp time is usually done when the DOC (day of culture) of shrimp has reached approximately 100 days. In addition, other criteria, namely ABW (average body weight) have reached more than 14 grams.

2. Partial Harvest

Partial harvest in vannamei shrimp culture is usually done to reduce the pond’s biomass or capacity. Because if the capacity of the pond has passed the maximum limit, the growth of shrimp becomes less than optimal.

3. Abnormal Harvest

The next type of shrimp harvest is abnormal harvest. This harvest occurs when the shrimp in the pond experience several symptoms, including a mortality rate of more than 100 heads per day for three consecutive days, slow growth of shrimp, and a decrease in feed daily.

4. Emergency Harvest

The last one is emergency harvest which carried out due to an emergency condition. For example, when shrimp are infected with a deadly virus that causes mass deaths of up to 1000 individuals per day, embankments slide, electricity goes out, and waterwheels die.

Also Read: Latest Vannamei Shrimp Prices in Indonesia

Maximize Your Vannamei Shrimp Harvest With DELOS

The vannamei shrimp harvest time must always be considered during cultivation. Some things may happen and require the shrimp to be harvested first before reaching the age of more than 100 days.

To avoid doubts when cultivating shrimp, you can entrust the management of your shrimp pond to DELOS. With a core team consisting of the top 99 best people in Indonesia in shrimp farming, DELOS can help you through our end-to-end Farm Management.

What’s more, DELOS Farm Management is integrated with the AquaHero application. It can make it easier for farmers to monitor their shrimp ponds, including if unexpected events occur and require faster harvesting.

To become part of the DELOS ecosystem, you can contact contact@delosaqua.com or ask questions via the contact column on our website www.delosaqua.com. Trust your shrimp farm management to DELOS!

16May

AquacultureFun Read

Get to Know the Vannamei Shrimp as a Farmers’ Favorite

You must be familiar with vannamei shrimp, right? This shrimp from the Penaeidae family is indeed a prima donna among farmers. The reason is that when compared to other types of shrimp, vannamei has more advantages.

Shrimp with the Latin name Litopenaeus vannamei is also a type of shrimp that contributes greatly to the world of exports compared to other kinds of shrimp. No wonder more people now want to cultivate this shrimp.

Well, for those of you who are interested in knowing more about this vannamei shrimp, read this article till the end to find out the information!

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Morphology of Vannamei Shrimp

morfologi udang vaname — Source: DELOS documentation

Litopenaeus vannamei has a transparent white body, making it called as white shrimp. However, its body can also gives a slightly blue color which comes from the blue chromatophores in vannamei’s body.

As an arthropod or animal that does not have a backbone, the morphology of the vannamei shrimp is divided into two parts. They are the fused head and chest (Cephalothorax) and the abdomen.

Vannamei shrimp head consists of antennae as chemoreceptors, antennae for detecting predators, mandibles, two pairs of maxillae for crushing food, maxillipeds for filtering and delivering food to the mouth, a pair of facet eyes (compound eyes), rostrum, and peripods or walking legs.

While the abdomen consists of six segments. Segments 1-3 called as tergum and segments 4-6 called as pleuron. On the abdomen of this vannamei shrimp, there are five pairs of swimming legs (pleopods) and a fan tail formed from uropods and telsons.

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Vannamei Shrimp Life Cycle

Before becoming a shrimp you often find at supermarkets, vannamei has several stages of its life cycle that must be passed. Starting from eggs, nauplius, protozoea, mysis, post-larvae, juveniles, sub-adult, to adult shrimp.

1. Egg

Female shrimp will mate with male shrimp and released up to hundred thousands eggs into the water.

2. Nauplius

The fertilized egg will then develop to the nauplius stage with a size of 0.32-0.58 mm. At this stage, vannamei shrimp do not yet have a perfect digestive system. Meanwhile, they get their food from the yolk sac.

3. Protozoea

Nauplius, which doesn’t have the yolk sacs and undergoes a molt, then turns into protozoea. At this stage, the vannamei begins to need food from the surrounding environment, such as phytoplankton.

4. Mysis

Vannamei will then undergo three moltings and turn into a mysis. The most visible development of this stage is the emergence of swimming legs (pleopods) and the addition of body segments. At the mysis stage, the size of the vannamei shrimp reaches 3.50-4.80 mm.

5. Post-larva

When it reaches the post-larva stage, the vannamei shrimp looks like an adult shrimp. At this stage, the shrimp have started to actively move straight ahead. Meanwhile, for farmers to find out the age of the post larvae, add a number behind it, for example, PL 1 for one-day-old post-larva.

6. Juvenile

The shrimp are referred to as juvenile when it reaches PL 10 or post-larva aged ten days.

7. Sub-Adult

Yuwana which is 80-90 days old, can already be called a young shrimp or sub-adult shrimp. Usually, these young shrimp have reached a weight of 21-23 grams per head.

8. Adult Shrimp

To reach the adult shrimp that are ready to be harvested, young shrimp need 25-30 days with an average weight of 28-30 grams per head.

Advantages of Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation

keunggulan udang vaname — Source: DELOS documentation

Since its appearance in Indonesia, vannamei shrimp has immediately become one of the potential export commodities. This is because shrimp that are originally from the sub-tropical region have excellent environmental resistance and can adapt quickly.

In addition, several other advantages include high economic value, faster growth, more resistance to disease and an unstable environment, and high viability make this shrimp become the farmers’ choice.

Also Read: Delos Technology in Shrimp Farms Capable of Harversting Over 40 Tons/Ha

Start Your Aquaculture Business with DELOS!

The advantages of vannamei shrimp are no longer in doubt. Plus, the market demand that continues to increase makes many people start to be tempted to begin cultivating this type of shrimp.

However, starting vannamei shrimp cultivation cannot be done haphazardly. There are many things to consider to get maximum yields. If you are confused about where to start vannamei shrimp cultivation, DELOS is here for you!

Through Farm Management which is integrated with the AquaHero application, DELOS can help you to explore new opportunities in the field of aquaculture through an approach to social, environmental, infrastructure, and regulatory issues at the specified location.

In addition, we also have a Supply Chain Integration program to help our partners get the best products and prices for their shrimp farming.

No need to hesitate or worry, you can directly contact DELOS at contact@delosaqua.com or submit via the contact column on our website www.delosaqua.com. Let’s start shrimp farming with DELOS!