Stocking high-quality post-larvae (PL) is one of the most important steps at the beginning of a Vannamei shrimp culture cycle. However, selecting good-quality PL is only part of the process. How the PL are transported, acclimatized, checked, and handled before stocking can also affect how well they adapt to their new culture environment. At RAS Aquaculture, we do not immediately release the PL into the culture tank when they arrive at our farm. Before stocking, we first carry out an...

Many people believe that after attending a shrimp farming course, they are ready to operate a commercial shrimp farm. While learning the theory is an essential first step, successful shrimp farming requires much more than understanding concepts in a classroom. Operating a commercial shrimp farm involves making daily decisions that directly affect shrimp health, water quality, production performance, and farm profitability. These decisions are based not only on knowledge but also on experience...

When most people think about joining a shrimp farming course, they expect to learn the fundamentals of shrimp production. Topics such as shrimp biology, water quality management, feeding practices, disease prevention, and production techniques are certainly essential. However, successful shrimp farming requires much more than technical knowledge. Starting a commercial shrimp farm is a significant investment, and making the wrong decisions during the planning stage can lead to unnecessary...