Diseases of Vannamei- Global scenario
P.vannamei is known to be vulnerable to a wide range of viral diseases, and the reports of mass mortalities and failure of the culture system have also been recorded. The […]
June 2017
Introduction of Pacific white shrimp, Penaeus vannamei in India
The Pacific white shrimp, Penaeus vannanei, native of the Western Pacific coast of Latin American countries was introduced into Asia experimentally during 1978-79(with SPF vannamei farm trials starting around late […]
Health Management in coastal aquaculture in India: the way forward
Brackish water farming in India during the past four decades has evolved from age-old traditional systems of ‘pokkali’ in kerela, ‘bheries’ in WestBengal, ‘gheris’ in Odisha,’kharlands’ in Karnataka and ‘Khazans’ […]
Penaeus monodon – Tiger prawn
It is said that “Healthy cultivation begins with healthy Seed” , which leads to higher survival SPF seed, faster growth, with bigger final size, low mortality and high market value […]
Importance of Minerals and Supplements in Aquaculture
In Aquaculture it is very important to monitor the mineral supplements the species required. The ratio and proportional of the minerals should be known properly. It is said that the […]
Did you know this about Prawn feed ?
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector, employing about 9 million people (FAO, 2000) and Aquaculture is producing over 1/3 world supply of seafood. In Aquaculture to get profitable […]
Soil and water Treatment in Aquaculture
Suitable soil and Water quality are the essential requisites for Aquaculture. The selection of site with a suitable soil and proper water supply ensures success in aquaculture. Suitable Soil: Soil […]
PH testers
pH. abbreviation for potential hydrogen, a scale representing the relative acidity (or alkalinity) of a solution, in which a value of 7.0 is neutral, below 7.0 is acid, and above 7.0 […]
Immunostimulants
Immunostimulants – The name says it all. It is a chemical drug that is used to the increase the innate immune system and growth rate in Aquaculture. How did it […]
Sanitizers in Aquaculture
Sanitizer in general terms means “cleaning something to make it bacteria free or disease free” In aquaculture also sanitizers are meant for the same. Sanitizers help against disinfections, bacteria and […]