The Positive Impacts of Shrimp Farms for the Environment
27 February 2025 1915 View
Managing shrimp farms is not just about boosting productivity, it’s also about ensuring that cultivation operations have a positive impact on the surrounding environment. Since shrimp cultivation relies on various natural resources, every activity in the farm inevitably influences the surrounding ecosystem. What are the positive impacts of shrimp farming?
Types of Feed Additives for Vannamei Shrimp and Their Benefits
24 February 2025 3257 View
In addition to using primary feeds in the form of pellets, the cultivation of vannamei shrimp requires the use of feed additives. These feed additives are essential to support the health and better growth of the shrimp.
Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry in 2025: Continuing to Face Many Challenges
21 February 2025 4838 View
Vietnam’s shrimp industry is grappling with multiple difficulties. One of the primary issues is the high production cost compared to neighboring countries, mainly due to shrimp feed expenses, which account for a significant proportion—approximately 55–57.2% of total farming costs.
5 Types of Shrimp Pond Aerators and Their Functions
22 February 2025 3058 View
A shrimp pond aerator is one of the main components in aquaculture, especially in intensive and super-intensive ponds. An aerator is a tool that serves to dissolve free oxygen into pond water.
The Importance of Sterilization in Shrimp Farms
21 February 2025 2305 View
Sterilization is a vital step in ensuring that the shrimp are kept in a disease-free environment. To ensure that pathogens are removed and the danger of disease is minimized, all components of the farm must be sterilized before stocking begins. This includes the pond itself, the equipment, and the culture water.
How to Identify Fresh and High-Quality Frozen Shrimp
17 February 2025 3006 View
Many people enjoy shrimp as a favorite seafood. However, it can be difficult to determine whether frozen shrimp is still fresh and of good quality after being stored in the freezer. Although freezing is intended to preserve the freshness of shrimp, not all frozen shrimp remain in optimal condition. The best frozen shrimp have important storage limits that should be noted.
Understanding the Types of Plankton in Shrimp Ponds
15 February 2025 3410 View
The presence of various types of plankton in shrimp ponds is quite diverse. Despite being microscopic in size, plankton plays a significant role and has a substantial influence on the shrimp pond ecosystem. Therefore, their presence must be constantly controlled.
VietShrimp 2025 & The Strategy for Greening Shrimp Farming
05 March 2025 4081 View
Building on the success of previous VietShrimp events, Aqua Mina is honored to participate in VietShrimp 2025, which will be held at the Can Tho Trade Center and Exhibition Fair.
Toxic Substances in Shrimp Ponds: Hidden Threats to Shrimp Survival
11 February 2025 2764 View
Vannamei shrimp ponds are specially designed artificial ecosystems aimed at maximizing shrimp growth and productivity during harvest. However, behind their success, there are dangerous threats from toxic substances in shrimp ponds.
Benefits of Water Filtration in Vannamei Shrimp Farming
11 February 2025 2198 View
Water filtration in shrimp ponds is crucial in cultivating vannamei shrimp to ensure the survival of the shrimp. By filtering pond water, shrimp can be free from bacteria, viruses, and various pathogens transmitted through water.
4 Elements of Vannamei Shrimp Farm Management That Must Be Considered
11 February 2025 2681 View
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.
Getting to Know the DOC Term in Shrimp Farming
11 February 2025 2753 View
You must be familiar with DOC or Day of Culture, right? The term DOC in shrimp farming refers to the days when white shrimp and other shrimp are cultivated. DOC is calculated from the time the seeds are sown into the pond until the harvest.
Vannamei Shrimp Probiotics and Its Benefits For Cultivation
18 February 2025 2216 View
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.
The Importance of Minerals in Vannamei Shrimp Farming
06 February 2025 2188 View
In the process of cultivating vannamei shrimp, minerals become one of the crucial factors due to their vital role in many biological processes for the growth and health of vannamei shrimp. Minerals are inorganic components required by living organisms, including shrimp. Although the amount of minerals needed by shrimp is relatively small, the sufficiency of these inorganic components still needs to be considered by farmers.
How to Make Shrimp Farming More Resilient to Climate Change
05 February 2025 2188 View
Creating shrimp farming that is more resilient to climate change is crucial to maintaining high productivity. Especially since many shrimp ponds rely heavily on environmental conditions, particularly the availability of clean water at stable temperatures.
Vannamei Shrimp Stocking Density and How to Calculate
03 February 2025 2741 View
One important aspect of aquaculture is determining the optimal vannamei shrimp stocking density. This can be done to consider the
How to Increase the Appetite of Vannamei Shrimp
02 February 2025 2136 View
Increasing the appetite for vannamei shrimp poses a challenge for farmers. This is because shrimp that lack appetite can have an impact on their health and growth, directly affecting pond productivity.
Vannamei Shrimp Salinity and How to Control Its Stability during Cultivation
02 February 2025 2481 View
Vannamei shrimp salinity is an essential factor that must be considered when cultivation occurs. This is because salinity significantly impacts the health and growth of shrimp in ponds.
How Many Times Can Shrimp be Harvested in a Year?
30 January 2025 2803 View
Shrimp is one of the important fisheries commodities for Indonesia and other countries around the world. Typically, in one year, a shrimp pond can be harvested several times depending on various factors. These factors include the type of harvest, the cultivation method employed, environmental conditions, and cultivation management. Therefore, there is no exact number for how many times shrimp can be harvested in a year.
How to Easily Calculate Vannamei Shrimp Size
30 January 2025 2402 View
Vannamei shrimp size is one of the crucial parameters for determining the success of cultivation. Usually, there is a target size to be achieved for certain post-larval shrimp stages. Therefore, farmers must know how to calculate shrimp size accurately.
11 Types of Shrimp Diseases that Often Occur During Cultivation
29 January 2025 3783 View
Shrimp disease is one of the factors causing failure that must be overcome during cultivation. What’s more, these diseases can also cause mass mortality which can lead to significant economic losses and decreased production.
When is the Right Time to Change Shrimp Pond Water?
28 January 2025 2147 View
Changing pond water is one solution to address water quality issues during cultivation. Pond water should be changed when its quality declines or certain conditions necessitate such action.
Get to Know Myo IMNV Disease in Vannamei Shrimp and Its Characteristics
27 January 2025 2721 View
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.


