How to grow shrimp at home?

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are wondering what to do so that the invested money not only does not go to waste, but also brings a good profit. Food production has always come first, because the need for fresh and healthy food is basic for every person. A separate line today is the breeding and sale of marine life. The demand for seafood is growing every day, with sea crustaceans being the most in demand. To explain this is quite simple: shrimp and crayfish are tasty and healthy, and also have an affordable price compared to other marine life.

Crustaceans in action

However, today we want to talk about shrimp not from the point of view of the consumer, but consider them as an option for running a profitable business. You will be surprised how easy shrimp is to grow. Breeding these crustaceans does not require a lot of start-up capital. That being said, in just a few months, you can become a successful entrepreneur.

First question: company registration

Indeed, many are afraid to enter the food production market, because they fear difficulties in obtaining the necessary documents and permits. No less questions are raised by the very life activity of the shrimp. Breeding must follow certain rules and regulations. However, this business cannot be called a new trend. For the first time, people took up such a craft in the 70s. It was then that shrimp farms began to appear throughout Europe. Russia also did not stand aside, and here the freshwater, giant shrimp began to be in greatest demand.

For home and for the soul

Each of you can try yourself as a shrimp breeder. Breeding crustaceans at home does not require registration of a private enterprise with the tax office and may well bring good profits. And if you understand that this is really the work of your whole life, then you can safely increase the scale of production and open an industrial farm.

Shrimp types

The next question is who will be your final consumer. The fact is that there are different shrimps, the breeding and sale of which is fundamentally different.

• Ornamental dwarf crustaceans, or filter-feeding shrimps. They are used primarily for decorating aquariums. They are unsuitable for food and are sold through a network of pet stores. In fact, keeping shrimp is not difficult, so if you have a large aquarium and a certain skill, you can regularly get offspring and sell them to amateur aquarists.
• However, if you want to do a really profitable business, then it is much better to pay attention to king and tiger prawns, which are used directly for food.They are in great demand among restaurateurs and owners of large grocery stores. It is on this option that we want to stop today. Of course, the content of shrimp that is grown for food is slightly different. First of all, you will have to ensure constant supply volumes so that the customer is interested in working with you.

We buy breeding shrimp

Having decided on what type of crustaceans you want to breed, you need to carefully study the features of their life support. The cultivation technology can be found in special literature, but it will be best if a person who already has practical experience in such breeding tells about the main difficulties. It is according to the recommendations that you need to look for a retail outlet where you can buy shrimp for breeding. It is advisable that it is not far from you, as this will save on transportation costs. You cannot do this in a simple package, you need special mobile containers that will support the viability of the shrimp. For beginners, it is best to enlist the help of experts who will check the health of the crustaceans.

You can take the path of least resistance. This is especially important if this is the first time shrimp will be living with you. Reproduction of these crustaceans is fraught with great difficulties, since it is not easy to create optimal conditions for them in Russia. It is in Europe that you can arrange "paddocks" right in the usual water bodies, that is, the natural habitat. Therefore, you can buy fry in a special farm and grow adult crustaceans from them. After the end of the life cycle, it will be possible to purchase new young growth.

It is possible to successfully breed those species that are resistant to diseases. For example, tiger cubs get sick very often during the breeding season, and the percentage of survival of young animals is relatively small. But the "Rosenbergs" are more stable.

Where to breed shrimp

Do not flatter yourself and think that you do not need serious preparation. First of all, you need to prepare the place where the shrimp will live. Reproduction and subsequent cultivation will only be successful if conditions are suitable for these creatures. That is, immediately after you have decided on a supplier of live crustaceans, you need to equip a place for their placement. Since the climatic conditions in Russia do not imply the possibility of breeding marine life in natural reservoirs, there are several opportunities for a novice entrepreneur.

Aquarium or pool?

The choice is most often carried out based on the calculation of the usable area. The larger it is, the larger the enterprise will be. There are two options to consider:

• The pool is 1-1.5 meters deep. It is not necessary to make a stationary, heated pool, it is enough, a pool for breeding a giant freshwater shrimp at home can be placed right at home. Of course, the amount of exported products will also depend on the size of the pool. Breeding shrimp at home can be cost effective if you have at least 100 live shrimp at a time. At the same time, room temperature for crustaceans is even more preferable than outdoor temperature. The most important thing is that the temperature does not fall below +13 degrees, and Ph is above 9. It is recommended to lay out the bottom of the pool with tiles or broken stones so that your crustaceans can hide under them. Experts recommend installing a closed water supply system in their pools. In this case, you get automatic regulation of the optimal temperature, oxygen and lighting.
• Breeding shrimp at home can be successfully carried out in an aquarium, but in this case the volume of production will be very limited. It will not be possible to grow many individuals even with a sufficiently large capacity.That is, in this case, you will focus on individuals who feed the predatory inhabitants of their aquariums with seafood.

Arthropod nutrition

Shrimp food will have to be purchased in specialized stores, so you should also look for suppliers in advance. It is imperative to provide them with a healthy diet. For the normal functioning of large shrimp, you need a lot of feed with an increased protein content. We must not forget that these creatures can eat each other, if you do not provide them with the necessary amount of food.

It is better to buy shrimp food only from trusted manufacturers. The fact is that this creature is very selective. It waits for the food to swell well in water, and then picks out the tidbits from it. Therefore, manufacturers of elite mixtures make it with such a density and with such components that the shrimp will eat everything as much as possible. Trying to make feed mixtures yourself is not worth it, this can negatively affect the growth and development of young animals.

Equipment and optimal conditions

Growing shrimp is a process that requires adherence to all the subtleties, and therefore it is best to start with one or two individuals to make sure that the conditions you create are truly ideal. Experts say there are a number of rules to follow, otherwise your business will start to generate losses.

• In order for crustaceans to grow well, it is necessary to maintain the optimal water temperature - + 22-28 grams, because shrimp is extremely thermophilic.
• Too many individuals cannot be kept in one pool. Overpopulation will lead to the fact that they begin to eat each other, which negatively affects business.
• If you have a very busy work schedule, consider someone who will take care of your pets during the day. It is imperative to constantly feed them (especially the larvae) so that they do not feel hungry. They buy special, balanced food for them. After all, it is in your best interest for the crustaceans to grow well and gain weight.
• The molt period is the most important period in the life of a shrimp. A poorly regulated temperature regime at this time will cause massive death of your pets. Therefore, it is impossible to save on the system to maintain the temperature regime of water.

Observing these simple rules, you can achieve stable growth and development, as well as active reproduction of crustaceans. In 12 months, each individual can reach a weight of 100 g.

We purchase equipment

First of all, you need to find capacious aquariums or pools. If you want to reach a stable supply of shrimp to shops or restaurants in a year, it is advisable to immediately purchase at least 12 of them and populate them at intervals of a month. Then in a year you will be able to empty them one by one and populate them with young growth. The shrimp farming equipment includes a system for maintaining the optimum water temperature.

In addition, each aquarium or pool will require a separate oxygen circulation system. It is very expensive, but if you want your pets to grow up healthy, gain weight well and reproduce well, then you should not save.

Habitats for crustaceans must be covered with special soil. Its amount must be calculated based on the following proportion: for a 50-liter aquarium - 9 kg of coarse soil. A shrimp farm cannot do without the arthropods themselves. For one male, it is desirable that there are four females.

Preliminary calculations

Of course, if you start with a small pool to meet your family's need for seafood, the costs will be very different. However, commercial shrimp farming is a business that requires significant investment. In order to quickly take a place in the market, it is necessary to ensure a solid production capacity. In this case, it will take you about 700 thousand rubles to purchase special equipment.A ton of arthropods or their larvae is another 35 thousand rubles. Fattening will take about 120 thousand. In addition, you will need a room for which you need to pay rent and utility bills, as well as staff who will look after the shrimp. That is, it will take about 1,350,000 rubles to start a business immediately with good turns.

Why pay attention to this business

Growing shrimp has several advantages. The demand for crustaceans never falls, on the contrary, prices only rise. And how could it be otherwise, because it is the most delicious and wholesome, and also a dietary food product. Shrimp quickly cooks and goes with any side dish, suitable for baby food.

Growing arthropods at home is an opportunity to enter a business with a small investment and fully recoup them in about a year, after which you will start making a profit. By the way, shrimp farming as a business is a unique idea of ​​its kind, because you will not have competitors. This is a highly demanded product, and if you are willing to provide competitive prices, then you will become an entrepreneur who sells quality and cheap domestic products.

Sales market

Shrimp is in high demand, so finding a consumer is not the most difficult task. However, from the first days, it will most likely not be possible to conclude a supply contract with large shopping centers, restaurants and specialized fish markets. However, this does not matter, there are a lot of small shops that will gladly buy goods from you. By creating a name for yourself, in about a year you will be able to fully return the money invested and, for example, open your own branded seafood store.

The juicy tender meat of shrimp has long been familiar to everyone, it has a lot of trace elements, including potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and a large amount of protein. Shrimp fits perfectly into the diet of those who are on a diet, as they have a low calorie content.

Imagine that you can breed shrimp in your summer cottage! In addition, it is possible to build a small business on this, since the demand for shrimp has never fallen before, because they are not as expensive as many fish, and it is believed that this dish is a delicacy.

Shrimp are also very popular among those looking for decorative fish to diversify their aquarium, but they are not intended for human consumption. It is quite possible to breed them in your apartment aquarium.

Features of breeding decorative shrimps

To begin with, we will analyze the features of breeding decorative shrimps, since this is one of the easiest ways to breed them at home. It's enough to have an aquarium at home.

The first thing you should know about this is the sales market. It is worth building relationships with pet stores or developing your social networks in order to find buyers. To do this, you will need an SMM specialist and an SEO specialist. On average in Russia, an SMM manager takes 15,000 rubles for his work, and an SEO specialist - 20,000 rubles. Total - 35,000 rubles. But now that social media has become an integral part of life, such work does not look pretentious and incomprehensible. Many home entrepreneurs are able to do this on their own, saving a lot of money.

Ornamental shrimps come in many varieties, with the most popular varieties being cherry, yellow, snowflake, blue, tiger and red crystals.

Breeding such shrimp is quite cost-effective due to its unpretentiousness. Some aquarists manage to grow them in regular plastic buckets. One 50 liter container, be it an aquarium or a bucket, you can plant 100 shrimps, of which 70 will be females. Under favorable living conditions for the shrimp, a female will carry an average of 20 fry every month, and 70 females will carry 1,400! The price for decorative shrimp varies from 10 to 150 rubles, depending on the class.We believe that if you establish a sales market, then this is a very good kind of business.

Let's move on to the most important: living conditions and food.

Of equipment, in addition to buckets or an aquarium, you will need filters (about 400-1,400 rubles apiece), compressors for oxygenation (100-600 rubles), lamps (from 353 rubles) and ADA soil (about 1,800 rubles for a 9-liter package ), which makes the water soft.

By the way, soil is a particularly important factor for shrimp farming. This is necessary in order to create almost natural living conditions, only in them the shrimp can feel good enough and reproduce quickly.

Caring for shrimp, as mentioned earlier, is not difficult. It is necessary to change the water once a week, and only 10% of the total volume. You should feed only 1-3 times a week. If done more often, then it threatens infertility and death of the livestock.

Shrimps are omnivorous, in nature they feed on carrion and plants, as well as in the aquarium. Aquarists take shrimp to themselves so that they eat the filamentous algae that covers the walls of the aquarium and at the same time clean the aquarium. And, of course, they eat carrion, and this is a whole feast for our little shrimp. But when it comes to specialized foods, they eat the same things as regular fish - tablets, pellets and flaked foods. Also in stores there are foods designed specifically for shrimp, they contain those trace elements that are not found in conventional fish food.

How much can you earn

The payback of such a business with a small start-up capital will be in 1-2 seasons. Initial investments are estimated at about 40,000 rubles, this amount is small, but this already includes an aquarium and all the necessary equipment and food.

Initially, no documents will be required, but nevertheless it is advisable to arrange for an individual entrepreneur, since many retail outlets prefer to work with legal entities. The permission for opening will be required only in the case of mass implementation of the conclusion of contracts with sales representatives. To do this, you need to have permission from Rospotrebnadzor and SES. Finished products must be checked for compliance with quality standards by supervisory authorities before being sold.

Shrimp for meat

As in the case of ornamental shrimp species, meat shrimp also does not require a large start-up investment. They are in incredible demand, although there are quite a few competitors. There are enough buyers for everyone.

If we talk about breeding at home, then an artificial pond in your summer cottage is suitable, and on a slightly smaller scale of implementation, all the same plastic buckets and aquariums are suitable.

You should keep such shrimps as well as decorative ones. They also need a filter, a compressor for oxygenation and soil. It is good if there are plants in your water container, such as moss, fern and so on. Aquarium plants are quite inexpensive. You should first "revive" the aquarium, make the water green, and only then populate with shrimps.

For breeding shrimp in order to obtain meat, species such as royal, Malaysian, tiger and freshwater are suitable.

Unfortunately, shrimp are very thermophilic creatures, and therefore your business will directly depend on geography so that the water does not cool below 22 degrees Celsius. But if you do this indoors in a fish pool, where the temperature regime is provided, then your business will bring year-round income. Prices for such pools start at 20,000 rubles.

For beginners, aquariums and buckets are most suitable. In case the business does not go well, the financial losses will not be that great. Only small quantities of shrimp are placed there, as a result of which this type of business will not be so large-scale, and only private individuals will be your buyers.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that shrimps love space, so it is better not to put too much in one container.Plus, different types of shrimp may not get along with each other, so it is necessary to breed either only 1 species, or place it in several tanks.

Giant Malaysian Freshwater Shrimp

The cultivation of this particular type of shrimp is the best suited to the Russian climatic conditions. Their advantage lies in the fact that they grow up to 33 cm, they are not at all capricious to living conditions, nutrition, they are endowed with rapid growth and high fertility. Thanks to all this, it is one of the most popular species on Russian farms. They are most suitable for breeding in an artificial pond on their land plot.

After the purchase of young females, it is necessary to keep the females in a container with a temperature of 20 to 22 degrees for 21 days, then gradually raise the temperature to 30 degrees over 3 days. This contributes to the consistency of the instinctive behavior of fish during reproduction.

Development occurs in stages, and the most difficult of them is molt. During its life, the larva molt 13 times, each time becoming larger and larger. In adults, this happens 1 time in 8-9 weeks, not more often. During this period of time, unfortunately, a lot of individuals die, as they are hypersensitive to everything that surrounds them. During this period of their life, it is necessary to provide the most favorable conditions for life.

The optimum temperature for breeding them is from 20 to 27 degrees. It is worth immersing driftwood of broken trees, all sorts of stones, used pipes at the bottom of a pond or pool - all this will serve as a shelter for them, which they cannot provide for themselves.

Another not unimportant factor is the number of wards. If there are too many of them, they will begin to eat each other, which is highly undesirable.

They feed on grasses and sown green forage crops. They also eat animal products and waste products from their processing. Over time, they reflexively remember the place of feeding and, when hungry, accumulate there. During the breeding season, they should be fed more intensively.

Sexual maturity begins after 6 months. When the fry are older, they should be sorted by height and weight. This will greatly facilitate the sale by price category.

Unfortunately, fry are extremely difficult to buy on the Russian market. And they are not very cheap, but for domestic breeding, a lot is not needed, 3 females and 1 male are enough. Prices for fry are about 150 rubles for a small shrimp. An adult of 10-15 cm costs about 1,100 rubles.

When you buy shrimp for breeding, make sure that there are still females, it will be good to buy a female with caviar, so you will definitely be sure of her gender. Unfortunately, shrimp can change sex throughout their life, and this will also need to be taken into account.

Sales market

Selling shrimp is not so difficult, they never linger on store shelves, this product is extremely popular. But prices change every year, so go to supermarkets and markets to accurately calculate your approximate income. For this period, shrimp cost about 600-1000 rubles per kg.

It is worth noting that shrimp of different types and sizes are sold in different batches, so sort them carefully.

The distribution channel can be not only supermarkets and fish stores, you can establish relationships with catering establishments, beer establishments (shrimp are in great demand and popularity there).

At first, it will be difficult to conclude contracts with large enterprises, so you can only profit from private buyers. If things go well, then you can open your own point of sale.

All the pros and cons of such a business

If you still doubt whether it is worth breeding shrimp at home as a business, then you and I can consider some pros and cons of this case.

Of the shortcomings, we only have an insufficient amount of information on the Internet about breeding methods, so we have to comprehend everything in our own way. Some people work on shrimp farms specifically to gain experience and information, and then start their own business. In addition, the transportation of shrimp to the shops will need to be organized on your own, and here you may already have to spend money on refrigeration chambers if you need to transport goods ready for sale. And lastly, the payback of your business will not appear quickly, you should wait 1-2 seasons for the shrimp to grow up.

But these disadvantages are offset by a large number of advantages: firstly, shrimp are always in great demand, and it seems that they will definitely not become less popular. Secondly, fresh goods of the right kind are always swept off the shelves. Thirdly, shrimp is in great demand in restaurants where there are so many dishes on offer - with shrimp. Fourthly, Russian shrimps are valued even more, because imported shrimps lose their tasty and healthy qualities during deep freezing and transportation. Fifth, a small start-up capital, which is a significant plus.

As we can see, this type of business is quite realizable, if we approach the issue seriously enough. Do not despair at the 1st failure, it may not be so easy for beginners in this matter. Try to breed both decorative and "meat" shrimps, see what you get better. In the future, it is possible to grow from domestic breeding to a larger scale.

Today, one of the most important characteristics of a successful business is the presence of little competition and great demand for the product. It is these points that enable the entrepreneur to make sure that the invested funds will quickly return back, and the built business will constantly bring profit. Shrimp farming as a business is one of the few niches that can generate a lot of money with minimal investments of both material and energy nature.

General features

By investing a relatively small amount of money and with a little effort, in the near future, a potential entrepreneur can get a huge batch of adult shrimp. By the way, they are well bought not only by restaurants and shops, but also by ordinary citizens. It is only important to organize a good advertising campaign and competently form an offer of the product itself. Why shrimp farming? Many of the readers are probably familiar with their taste. So, talking about their popularity is a waste of time. It will be advisable to move on to familiarize yourself with the initial stages of building a fundamentally new business.

The beginning of the way

Breeding shrimp at home as a business usually starts with a thorough market analysis. It is important to remember that the organization of a fishery is endowed with all chances of success only when the entrepreneur considers in detail both the main and additional nuances of the case. The sales market for this product is very large-scale, caring for individual individuals is not difficult, and the cost of the equipment is undoubtedly pleasing - the advantages of the business are obvious. Do you have a desire to understand how your own business and shrimp are related? Reproduction, cultivation and sale of crustaceans are the most important elements in this matter. This should be remembered.

Breeding the considered cold-blooded animals at home is still a completely new direction for Russia. It is this fact that can certainly play into the hands of an entrepreneur, because in this case, competition is minimized. Is a large shrimp farm appropriate here? Or is it better to start with a home business?

Business valuation

As it turned out, shrimp farming is a business that requires a special approach. In order to decide on the method of breeding cold-blooded, it is necessary to evaluate the accompanying attributes. The following are approximate details of the business in question:

• Fifty thousand rubles - initial investment.
• In this case, the low saturation of the market is appropriate (accordingly, the low level of competition).
• The business is quite complex (the difficulty of opening it is determined by seven points out of ten).

Is there a need to register a business?

Shrimp farming is a business that, as a rule, does not require registration with the tax and collection inspectorate. Of course, if we are not talking about large-scale fisheries. However, in the absence of registration, one should not rely on the execution of supply contracts with wholesale buyers - they prefer to cooperate exclusively with legal entities.

In the process of making plans for the breeding of crustaceans, it is imperative to take care of registering a business as an individual entrepreneur or a limited liability company. By the way, here it will be necessary to obtain an official written permission to promote the relevant activities from the Russian Consumer Supervision and the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. In addition, the finished product is also subject to quality checks by government oversight bodies.

From the above, we can conclude that the legal sale of artificially grown shrimp does not require a lot of time and money. In addition, the supervisory services in this case do not impose many requirements. Great, isn't it !?

What are the best shrimps to breed?

Where will your shrimp live? Breeding conditions, as it turned out, can be domestic or farm. To begin with, it will be advisable to implement a business idea at home. It is important to note that a potential entrepreneur has two options regarding the direction of development of the case in question:

• Breeding shrimp for human consumption. This direction is the most profitable if you take into account the widest sales market (there is no doubt that there will always be those interested). The size of the shrimp plays an important role here. So, it will be advisable to breed royal and tiger crustaceans.
• Breeding of decorative shrimps. Under these circumstances, the entrepreneur sells cold-blooded animals that "decorate" the aquariums (they are not considered food). It should be added that here, as in the first case, the size of the shrimp plays a decisive role. So, filter-feeding shrimps, as well as dwarf crustaceans, are quite suitable.

What else should you consider when choosing shrimp?

In this type of fishery, it is very important that the technology that drives shrimp breeding involves the emergence of new individuals in fresh water conditions. Why? The fact is that the organization of all the necessary conditions for the maintenance and reproduction of marine species of crustaceans is a very complex process.

Where can you buy shrimp to bring your business idea into reality? This issue tends to cause the most problems compared to subsequent steps (such as shrimp feed). Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find high-quality individuals to start the process on the territory of Russia. So, when choosing shrimps, it is imperative to ask the seller about the conditions from the cultivation and inspect the entire subsidiary farm in order to make sure that the crustaceans are in good condition. It should be added that the transportation of shrimp over long distances, as a rule, leads to a significant loss of money.Why? The fact is that mobile containers are needed to adequately support the vital activity of crustaceans.

Shrimp: reproduction and breeding sites

A farm for growing crustaceans in an open reservoir is not the best option for a Russian entrepreneur due to inappropriate climatic conditions. So, today it is better for business owners to give preference to breeding shrimp in specialized pools or in aquariums. Each of the above methods has its own pros and cons.

For a start, it will be advisable to consider the pool. An artificial reservoir can be built in the house or in an open area. The home option is considered the most preferable, since river crustaceans cannot withstand the cold outside. In the case of a pool in a particular room, it is possible to breed shrimp for implementation all year round. The depth of the reservoir should not be more than two meters. In addition, at the bottom, it is imperative to provide a shelter for animals in the form of tiles, bricks, broken stones, and so on.

Aquarium and breeding features

In the case of aquarium breeding, the technology itself has minimal differences with a full-fledged fish industry (the only difference is in the size of the "reservoir"). It is important to note that this direction, one way or another, refers to a home-type business, since it is impossible to sell a finished product in large volumes here. To begin with, it is advisable to sell shrimp to individuals who want to purchase "pets" for their own aquariums. Of course, to start a home shrimp business, you need to buy a sufficiently equipped aquarium and, accordingly, several individuals.

Breeding features

As it turned out, crustacean farming as a business is profitable only if the proper conditions are organized for the proper growth and development of all individuals. Before directing funds for the purchase of the necessary equipment, it is necessary to learn how to breed shrimp from “farmers” with extensive experience. The process is characterized by many nuances, so a beginner in this case will have a hard time at first. For a winning result, you need to properly understand the issue.

It is important to note that crustaceans are quite finicky. So, for breeding, special conditions and high-quality provision of additional nuances are required, including:

• The temperature regime of water for adequate growth and development of crustaceans should be 22-28 degrees.
• River shrimp will never tolerate a "dense" neighborhood. Why? The fact is that when a reservoir is overpopulated, individuals, one way or another, begin to eat each other, which leads to a loss of profit for the entrepreneur.
• Individuals need to have access to food on an ongoing basis. It must be added that the larvae eat the most. Shrimp food is usually purchased from suppliers or prepared in-house.

As you can see, it is quite possible to organize your own shrimp farming business, if you approach the issue seriously.

If you are a young aspiring entrepreneur looking for a profitable type of breeding business, then I bring to your attention a great idea for making money - shrimp farming as a home business.

In today's article, we will take a closer look at all the pros and cons of this type of income, as well as draw up a detailed business plan for breeding shrimp at home.

Pros of a home shrimp farming business

• Great demand for products. Seafood is very popular among the population. Excellent taste, useful properties and affordable price make these products in demand. In the diet of every person, fish and seafood should be present, because they are rich in useful properties. Shrimp was and remains a healthy, tasty and affordable delicacy.
• Breeding at home. It is quite possible to grow shrimps at home in an aquarium or a piece pond. Low costs and quick return on investment make this business even more attractive to newbies.
• Competition. As for the competition, in this area of ​​business it is not too big, despite the fact that the demand for shrimp is huge. Why buy foreign delicacies when you can buy cheaper and no less quality domestic products?

Shrimp farming as a home business

In order to start a business in this field of activity, registration at the initial stage is optional. You may well start raising shrimp at home for your own needs on a small scale. First of all, study all the information regarding breeding, cultivation, conditions for keeping crustaceans, and only after that, start implementing your business idea.

Shrimp breeding options

Crustaceans can be grown both in open water and in an aquarium. Choose the most affordable and acceptable way for yourself, having studied all the features of shrimp farming.

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The reservoir can be rented or equipped independently on your own territory, it all depends on financial capabilities. It is imperative to install high-quality artificial lighting. The depth of the pool should be about 1–1.5 meters. For a comfortable stay of shrimps, you need to take care of shelter for them at the bottom of the reservoir. To do this, use shingles, slate pieces, pipe fragments, etc.

Be sure to observe the temperature regime depends on it, the number of surviving offspring and the success in breeding crustaceans. The optimum temperature for reproduction and habitation is considered to be from 22-28 degrees with a plus sign. Thus, the breeding of crustaceans in a reservoir in the cold season, and in regions with a harsh climate in open reservoirs is impossible.

Breeding shrimp in the aquarium

This variant of shrimp cultivation is not intended for mass marketing. Crustaceans are raised in aquariums for other purposes, as pets, as well as ornamental fish. The conditions of keeping in an aquarium do not differ much from breeding shrimp in a piece pond. Observe temperature regimes and adhere to feeding rules, and the offspring will be healthy and strong.

Shrimp food

Shrimp, like other crustaceans, feed on food of plant and animal origin. Consider the fact that during the breeding season, they need to be fed in excess so that they receive at least 30% of the protein.

Breeding features

Having arranged the reservoir, you can proceed to the next equally important stage - the purchase of young animals. You can buy shrimp in special farms that breed crustaceans.

The process of development of larvae goes through several stages, each of which ends in molting. Particular attention should be paid to caring for shrimp during this period, then the largest number of offspring may die. Be sure to adhere to the required temperature regimes for keeping and feeding.

Crustaceans grow quickly enough, after a year, subject to all the nuances of keeping and feeding, they reach a weight of 100 grams. Therefore, after a short time after settling the shrimp in the reservoir, you can already sell the first batch of crustaceans and get a decent income.

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Shrimp is a delicious delicacy. Seafood is in great demand among the population at any time of the year, so you will not have any problems with the sale of products.

Supermarkets, shops, restaurants and sanatoriums can become your clients.It is very important to conclude agreements with retail outlets at the initial stage in order to be sure of the quick sale of products.

Alternatively, you can open your own retail outlet and sell products there. A skillfully drawn up business plan of a fish store with calculations will help you with this.

Be sure to monitor market prices, analyze the demand and competition in this area of ​​entrepreneurship in order to be sure of the relevance and prospects of your business idea for growing and breeding shrimp for sale.

The price of shrimp will depend on the type and size. They must first be sorted by weight and size. The average purchase price is about $ 6-10 per kilogram. Already in one or two seasons, you will fully recoup all investments and will receive a stable income from the business

It is also possible to breed rare crustacean species for sale. It is very popular today to keep them in aquariums as pets or for collection.

Thus, it can be concluded that the business of breeding and growing shrimp is profitable and promising. I wish you success in all your endeavors and quick profits.

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