Understanding the Types of Plankton in Shrimp Ponds
15 February 2025 3580 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 4138 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 2819 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 2249 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 2722 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 2923 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 2295 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 2252 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 2227 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 2840 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 2204 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 2587 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 2925 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 2545 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 3905 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 2195 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 2860 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.
Wild-caught Shrimp or Farmed Shrimp?
26 January 2025 2184 View
When buying shrimp, you may still need clarification about choosing between wild-caught shrimp or farmed shrimp. Both types of shrimp have their value because their growth processes occur in two very different places, namely in the open sea and controlled ponds.
5 Stages of Vannamei Shrimp Pond Preparation Before Doing Cultivation
26 January 2025 2525 View
Cultivating vannamei shrimp pond is a very profitable business. What’s more, vannamei shrimp is a type of shrimp that grows quickly from fry to harvest. That is, one cycle only takes three months.
Understanding Shrimp Nursery and Its Benefits in Aquaculture
24 January 2025 2148 View
Shrimp nursery is one of the methods used to assist in the growth of shrimp larvae into juveniles (called “benur”) ready for aquaculture. This method offers several benefits, especially in reducing stress levels among benur when they are transferred to cultivation ponds.
Challenges in Vannamei Shrimp Farming
24 January 2025 2325 View
Challenges in vannamei shrimp farming can be faced by anyone, whether they are seasoned farmers who have been in the field for a long time or just venturing into the vannamei shrimp farming business.
Tips and Procedures for Shrimp Health Checking
24 January 2025 2143 View
Vannamei shrimp are known to be superior to tiger prawns in terms of resistance to pathogen attacks. However, there have been changes that render vannamei shrimp vulnerable to pathogen attacks as well. Therefore, farmers must know the correct procedures for checking shrimp health to prevent outbreaks.
VietShrimp 2025: Greening Aquaculture Regions, Together for a Sustainable Vietnamese Shrimp Industry
22 January 2025 3817 View
With the aim of moving towards a sustainable shrimp industry, the opening session, chaired by the Directorate of Fisheries, will provide a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's shrimp industry in the turbulent year of 2024 and highlight growth opportunities for 2025.
4 Types of Vannamei Shrimp Harvest Time
18 January 2025 2317 View
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.

