Application of minerals in shrimp culture systems

Marine shrimp are cultured traditionally in coastal or estuarine waters. However, shrimp farming of both Tiger and Pacific white leg shrimps is done successfully in many parts of the country using low to medium saline waters derived from irrigation drains, rivers etc. Depending on their source, the water available for shrimp culture is of different salinities which possess different ionic composition. Such type of low saline waters also require supplementation of minerals for productivity.

Mineral requirements for shrimp farming

Along with the basic water quality parameters, the mineral profile of water is important in P.vannamei culture. Mineral requirement is difficult to quantify because of the variability in the ionic profiles of pond waters. The bioavailabilities of minerals will also be a function their concentration in water. Basically, the levels of minerals in pond water has to be similar to the levels in seawater.

One of the most profitable fish farming methods is Biofloc farming which is practiced in a tank that is available in various sizes. Some of the most common sizes are of four diameters. Biofloc technology converts all the unused feed and aqua animal feces into food in a Shrimp Culture Minerals, which when exposed to sunlight creates a protein-rich live feed.

Effective Aquaculture Probiotic Ecosense

Probiotics are not only made for humans but are also used widely in Aquaculture. It is because of the fact that there was a drastic increase in the use of antibiotics that has led to the imbalance in the guts of aquatic creatures.

The irregular growth of shrimp and fish during cultivation is caused because of a number of factors. One such condition is that they are in unfavorable growth conditions. Probiotics have also helped maintain sustainable and safe solutions.  

Sanzyme Biologics which is known for its production of probiotics like Sporlac has also ventured into the aquaculture sector and they are working towards the stabilization of fish and shrimp. One of their key products is Aquaculture Probiotic Ecosense that is a blend of 6 Bacillus species. Major benefits of these probiotics are:

• It can help to produce various antibacterial substances that can effectively control the Vibrio loads in water.

• It can produce enzymes like lipase, protease, amylase, and cellulase that can aid in digesting organic waste which is harmful phytoplankton.

Uni Sankyo Sanzyme is the former name of Sanzyme Biologics. Before 2001, Sanzyme produced probiotics and enzymes for its brands like Sporlac and Sanzyme. But after 2005, they began working on ingredients by developing clinical studies, branding, and regularly selling probiotic strains as an ingredient to partner companies.