Shrimp farming has become a popular business lately in various regions. Many types of shrimp that are often cultivated in ponds, each with unique characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages.
The shrimp often cultivated in ponds are also fishery export in Indonesia commodities. Names such as vannamei shrimp, tiger shrimp, giant prawns, and lobsters are the most popular in the market.
This article will discuss the various types of shrimp often cultivated in ponds and their advantages and disadvantages. Let’s read until the end!
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Types of Shrimp that are Often Cultivated in Ponds
1. Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Vannamei shrimp, or white-leg shrimp, is the most widely cultivated species worldwide. This shrimp originated from the eastern Pacific Ocean and was then widely introduced to other areas for cultivation.
Litopenaeus vannamei is classified as a species that grows fast and is ready to harvest when it reaches the age of 100-120 days. Its savoury and sweet taste makes vannamei shrimp popular among seafood connoisseurs.
2. Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Tiger Shrimp is a type of shrimp that is often cultivated in the second most ponds after vannamei shrimp. This shrimp comes from the Indo-Pacific region and is a species with high selling value in the market.
However, tiger shrimp grow relatively slower than other shrimp species. Overall until ready to be harvested, tiger shrimp need about six months.
3. Giant Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
Prawns are a species of freshwater shrimp originating from Southeast Asia. This shrimp is a large species that can grow up to 30 cm long and is known for its sweet and juicy flesh.
Giant prawns are also a slow-growing species of shrimp to reach market size, which takes up to 180 days.
4. Lar Shrimp (Macrobrachium)
Lar shrimp, or freshwater shrimp, is a species that likes to live on the bottom of the waters or rivers that empty into the sea. Even so, this shrimp is also a type of shrimp that is often cultivated in ponds.
Prawns are classified as shrimp that are not too large. It can reach 12-18 cm in length.
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5. Jerbung Shrimp (Fenneropenaeus merguiensis)
Jerbung shrimp may be a type often cultivated in ponds that you rarely hear about. However, the demand for this type of shrimp is very high because of its redder colour when cooked.
Because of this high market demand, the jerbung shrimp is considered an alternative species suitable for pond cultivation besides tiger prawns and vannamei shrimp.
6. Dogol Shrimp
Dogol shrimp is one of the most valuable shrimp on the market. This is because the demand for this type of shrimp is very high.
The physical characteristics of the dogol shrimp are quite striking compared to other shrimp species. The body of this shrimp is not too big but not too small, the skin is thicker and the texture tends to be rougher.
7. Red Palm Shrimp (Palaemon styliferus)
The type of shrimp that is often cultivated in ponds is the red palm shrimp. This shrimp is classified as small shrimp that can only grow up to 10 cm in adulthood.
Usually, red palm shrimp is more often processed for broth and ebi. The market price of this product is also very high.
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Start Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation with DELOS!
You may already be familiar with the various types of shrimp that can be cultivated in ponds, such as vannamei shrimp, tiger prawns and giant prawns.
Even though it has high economic value, shrimp farming cannot be done haphazardly. Many factors influence its success, one of which is pond management.
Well, for those of you who want to start vannamei shrimp farming, now you can choose DELOS as a trusted companion for your cultivation.
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 also integrated with the AquaHero application, making monitoring pond conditions only through a gadget daily easier.
To join the DELOS ecosystem, contact contact@delosaqua.com or submit via the contact column on our website www.delosaqua.com to get the best offers. Start vannamei shrimp farming with DELOS!
