Minerals: An Essential Foundation for the Comprehensive Development of Shrimp
Minerals play a vital role in shrimp aquaculture, participating in many physiological processes such as molting, shell formation, maintaining osmotic balance, and strengthening the immune system. However, the challenge is not only to provide sufficient minerals but also to maintain the right balance between macro and trace minerals to ensure healthy growth and high productivity.
Macrominerals: The Pillars of Shrimp Growth
Macrominerals include elements such as Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sodium (Na), and Potassium (K). Calcium and Magnesium are the two most important minerals in forming the hard shell of shrimp, especially after each molting cycle. Calcium helps build the shell structure, while Magnesium supports the absorption and efficient use of Calcium. Sodium and Potassium maintain stable osmotic pressure. A deficiency in these macrominerals can cause symptoms such as soft shells, body deformities, or muscle opacity, leading to reduced survival rates and productivity.
Trace Minerals: Key to Health and Immunity
Although required only in small amounts, trace minerals are crucial for shrimp health and immunity. Minerals such as Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese act as catalysts for hundreds of biochemical reactions in the shrimp’s body. Copper is involved in oxygen transport, Iron supports blood formation, and Zinc plays a role in enzyme production and enhancing disease resistance. A deficiency in these trace minerals may result in slow growth, poor appetite, and higher susceptibility to disease, ultimately lowering productivity and quality.
Mineral Balance: The Secret to Success
Mineral supplementation must ensure balance among different types of minerals. An excess of one mineral can inhibit the absorption of others. Farmers should adopt a scientific supplementation strategy, combining methods such as applying minerals directly into the water or mixing them into feed. Using organic (chelated) minerals can also help shrimp absorb them more efficiently.
In summary, minerals are not just an additional factor but a foundational element that determines success in shrimp farming. Balancing macrominerals and trace minerals will promote healthy shrimp development, strengthen immunity, and ultimately optimize productivity and crop quality.
Source: VASEP
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