Grow shrimp at home

Numerous fish farms existing in Russia are direct evidence of the popularity of aquaculture among domestic entrepreneurs. Such a business is not distinguished by high science intensity, does not require complex technological processes and significant investments, however, thanks to a stable income, it allows us to consider it as a promising type of activity.

In particular, home-based shrimp farming is highly scalable and has a wide range of start-up capital requirements. Novice entrepreneurs can start such a business in their own aquarium and breed crustaceans for sale through pet stores, and experienced ones can rent a space of several thousand square meters and equip artificial reservoirs there, allowing them to grow and sell several tons of shrimp meat annually to retail chains.

What species are artificially bred?

The preferred crustacean species for cultivation are selected according to the line of business and the desired size of the initial investment:

• Breeding shrimp in an aquarium as a business involves working with decorative species - red, orange, blue, "filter feeders", "Amano" and "Cherry", which are subsequently sold by the piece;
• Breeding at home royal shrimp, Malaysian freshwater or tiger shrimp is aimed at obtaining crustacean meat, and therefore differs from aquarium options in planting density, methods of feeding, keeping and breeding.

The giant freshwater (Malaysian) shrimp, which in natural conditions reaches a length of 30–32 cm, adapts more easily to domestic climatic conditions. The advantages of this species are unpretentiousness, omnivorousness and high fertility. In the process of growing, shrimp practically does not require salt water and grows rapidly in artificial pools, reaching a marketable weight of 80–100 grams per year, which greatly simplifies its industrial breeding. Thanks to this, Macrobrachium Rosenbergii can be considered the most popular on shrimp farms in Russia.

Where can you breed shrimp?

Business ideas related to shrimp farming during the 2017 crisis, depending on the technology used, can be roughly divided into:

• Growing ornamental species in an aquarium;
• Industrial cultivation in open ponds;
• Industrial cultivation in artificial reservoirs.

Successful breeding in open ponds is possible only in warm regions, where the water temperature does not drop below 22–25 ° C for five to six months.As for growing in an aquarium, even when setting up a large shrimp farm, it is recommended to start with this method: since raising shrimp in an aquarium is somewhat easier than in a pool, the necessary experience in caring for crustaceans can be obtained in a short time and without risk to business.

Aquarium equipment

For aquarium breeding, for each type of shrimp, you need to purchase a separate container in order to avoid interspecies crossing and conflicts provoked by different levels of aggressiveness of crustaceans. Considering the size of adults and the density of their stocking, you should choose aquariums with a volume of at least 50-80 liters, equipped with filters, aerators and lighting.

When choosing where to buy shrimp for breeding, you can go to large pet stores or try to purchase young animals via the Internet. When buying, you need to ensure that the number of males in the herd does not exceed 20% - in this case, reproduction will occur with maximum efficiency. Females lay eggs once every 6–7 weeks; as a result, 25–30 larvae survive from each clutch, which at first are kept separately.

During growth, the larvae pass through the molting stage up to 13 times, shedding the old shell and each time increasing in size. Adult crustaceans molt less often - once every 2-3 months. At this moment, the shrimp become especially vulnerable and defenseless, and therefore any violation of the temperature regime or deterioration in water quality can lead to their death.

The income from the cultivation of aquarium shrimp is mainly determined by the type and age of the individuals sold. So, young animals 1-3 cm long are estimated at 150-250 rubles, an adult shrimp - at 400-500 rubles, and the price of more rare species can go up to 1000 rubles.

Growing in ponds

In warm climates, the process of breeding and keeping shrimp in ponds is continuous. Postlarvae that have reached a weight of 1-3 grams are added here, and adults are periodically caught. In colder conditions, the American cultivation system is applied:

• In winter (October-May) shrimps are kept in a closed heated room;
• In mid-January, larvae are obtained, which turn into postlarvae within a month;
• Until May, the postlarvae reach a size suitable for placing them in ponds;
• In summer (May-October) the shrimps in the pond reach marketable size and weight.

For breeding, ponds with an area of ​​up to a hectare and a depth of 0.8–1.1 m are used. It is desirable that vegetation (moss, algae) and microorganisms (tardigrade, brine shrimp, rotifer) are present in the reservoirs, and at the bottom there were shelters for shrimps - bunches of branches , driftwood, stones and the like. This saves on artificial feed and prevents cannibalism in the herd.

The maximum acceptable water temperature range for dilution is 20 ° C to 36 ° C. When the temperature drops below 18 ° C, the shrimps stop feeding, and at 13 ° C they die.

It is considered optimal for growth and development:

• Medium temperature 26–30 ° С;
• Oxygen content 5–6 mg / l;
• The level of nitrite 0.25–0.35 mg / l, nitrate 1.5–3 mg / l.

Shrimp are very sensitive to nitrogen and free chlorine in the water: if the permissible values ​​are exceeded, the entire population dies out quickly enough.

RAS device

Since it is possible to breed shrimp at home using aquariums only in small volumes - in industrial production, in order to create a comfortable artificial environment, it is recommended to install a closed water supply system located in a heated, well-lit room. Functionally, such an installation consists of:

• Several pools with a capacity of 1-2 tons of water each;
• Pumps for circulating water;
• Storage tanks;
• Mechanical and biological filtration units;
• Aerators for oxygenation of water;
• Ultraviolet disinfection and ozonation systems.

The modular principle of the recirculation system allows both to breed shrimp at home in your own garage, and to use workshop premises with an area of ​​several thousand square meters.

There are also some requirements for the water itself:

• The presence of a certain amount of phytoplankton and green microalgae;
• Temperature in the range of 25-28 ° С;
• Ph acidity not less than 9-10 units;
• Salt content (for sea shrimp) - from 15 to 30 kg per ton of water;
• Oxygen content - not less than 4–5 mg / l;
• Several containers are used as an incubator for the separate keeping of females with eggs, larvae and postlarvae, and in the rest, adults are raised.

Breeding features

In matters of artificial breeding of giant freshwater shrimp, many factors affect the growth and productivity of the livestock - the quality and temperature of the water, stocking density, the composition of the feed and the length of daylight hours. Finding the optimal combination often has to be done empirically. Unfortunately, it is impossible to become a specialist in this matter on the basis of theoretical information only, and sometimes it takes several years to find the right methods.

Feeding

One of the advantages of shrimp is its omnivorousness. In its natural environment, it feeds on leaves, moss, algae, fish and even its own shells, discarded after molting. Unfortunately, this is also related to the problem of cannibalism - in conditions of a lack of food or a high stocking density, shrimp willingly eat their fellows for food. When growing shrimp at home, this can be avoided mainly by arranging shelters at the bottom of the reservoir - bundles of threads, green fishing line, stones, bricks and other non-toxic materials.

A complete diet of crustaceans consists of brine shrimp larvae and special pelleted feed. To reduce costs, mixed feeding is practiced, since the cost of a ready-made formula is more acceptable in comparison with the price of live microorganisms.

The basis of such dry food is algae, milk powder, egg powder, wheat flour, plankton of plant or animal origin. During the grinding process, vitamins, mineral supplements and fish oil are added to the mixture. Then the resulting paste is dried and grinded, getting granules convenient for storage and use. The ready-made feed contains 30–35% protein and 5–6% organic fats, representing a complete substitute for natural food.

Growing

The best option for artificial cultivation would be the purchase of adult females with caviar, however, such offers are quite rare on the market. Therefore, when creating a farm, you can buy shrimp (postlarvae) for breeding 10-15 days old shrimp, which are kept in salted water for a month and intensively fed until they reach a weight of 0.25-0.35 grams.

Then the grown individuals adapt to fresh water and are released into water bodies of constant maintenance. In places with a warm climate, they are ponds with a water temperature of at least 22 ° C and the presence of a developed biosphere (algae, plankton, microorganisms).

In a temperate climate, the postlarvae are kept for another two to three months in a separate pool 40-50 cm deep until they reach a weight of 2-3 grams. The initial stocking density of fry is 1000–1200 individuals per square meter, and as they mature, it decreases to 250–400 individuals. Grown up specimens are released into reservoirs for adult shrimps and transferred to a general feeding regimen. Six months later, crustaceans enter the breeding phase, and after a year they reach a marketable weight of 75-100 grams.

When breeding giant freshwater shrimp at home, females with eggs are selected as fertilization proceeds and kept in cooler water with a temperature of 20–22 ° C.Then the temperature is raised to 27-28 ° C, which allows for the simultaneous appearance of offspring.

Sales market

Sales organization is one of the most important components of a successful business. When breeding shrimp at home for sale in large quantities, you should establish contacts with the nearest:

1. Restaurants and sushi cafes;
2. Beer bars and pubs, where shrimp is a popular by-product;
3. Retail grocery stores (buy shrimp frozen by weight or in packages);
4. Supermarkets;
5. Specialized fish shops;
6. Wholesale buyers and distributors.

As a complement, you can consider working with pet stores that are in demand for live shrimp for breeding in home aquariums.

Business advantages and disadvantages

The process of breeding shrimp at home as a business is accompanied by the need to solve rather complex problems of both an entrepreneurial and a zoological nature. To determine for yourself the level of complexity and prospects of this business, you should take into account its main advantages and disadvantages. The positive aspects include:

• Constant high demand for products. Fresh shrimps of good quality at an affordable price do not stay long on store shelves, and many dishes are prepared from them in restaurants;
• Low level of competition among domestic producers of fresh produce. Imported shrimps are subjected to additional processing and deep-freezing to ensure preservation, which reduces their taste;
• Business availability and scalability. To start breeding king prawns or their Malaysian counterparts at home, it is enough to purchase a medium-sized aquarium and some simple equipment. As you gain experience and capital, you can think about buying a RAS and setting up your own shrimp farm.

The main negative side of shrimp farming as a business is the lack or complete absence of information about the technology of growing, feeding and reproduction, as a result of which many operations have to be mastered intuitively or empirically. In addition, storage and transportation of finished products may require additional costs for the purchase of low-temperature refrigeration equipment.

Is activity registration required?

From the point of view of legislation, the cultivation of freshwater shrimp at home can be regarded as an individual labor activity that does not require registration, and their sale to private buyers as the sale of products produced on a personal subsidiary farm.

However, if it is planned to expand the business to an industrial scale and supply shrimp meat to retail chains, official registration of documents cannot be avoided. In this case, individual entrepreneurship or a farm should be chosen as an organizational and legal form, which will allow not only to receive tax benefits, but also to apply for state grants and subsidies.

In addition, freshwater shrimp farming as a business requires a permit from the regulatory authorities to conduct the relevant activities, and the products themselves are subject to sanitary inspection and certification for compliance with quality standards.

Financial investments

There are several ways to breed shrimp at home, differing in complexity, the list of required equipment and the size of the starting capital. So, when using an aquarium, 15–35 thousand rubles are enough to start a business, while organizing a pond economy with an area of ​​several hectares is impossible without an investment of several million.

We use reclamation of shrimp in artificial reservoirs as a basis for drawing up a business plan - the best way in a temperate climate. Such a farm, which allows receiving 5-6 tons of products annually, can be located in a heated room with an area of ​​150-180 m². Here you should provide:

• Ventilation to combat high humidity;
• Connection to the electrical network - RAS equipment consumes 2.2–3.5 kW per hour;
• Possibility of water heating;
• Access to water supply and sewerage.

You can buy shrimp for breeding at special farms or from private suppliers, whose contacts are available on the Internet. Considering the rate of reproduction of crustaceans, a broodstock of 1000 individuals is enough to start a business. Ready-made RAS units are also commercially available; the differences between them are in size, functionality and degree of technical equipment. Thus, the costs of starting a business include:

Initial and ongoing costs for the year

Article	Amount, rubles
Installation of RAS with filters	750 000
Purchase of a broodstock of 1000 individuals	30 000
Purchase of feed	150 000
Premises for rent	180 000
Communal payments	150 000
Overheads	50 000
Salary for workers (2 people)	350 000
Total:	1 660 000

From the second season onwards, the cost of purchasing a setup and young shrimp can be eliminated. In this case, the costs for the year will amount to approximately 880 thousand rubles.

Income and business profitability

Considering that the specified farm is able to produce up to 5-6 tons of shrimp annually, and the wholesale cost of a kilogram of products is 300-400 rubles, during this period one can expect an income of 1.5-2.4 million rubles. Thus, with a pessimistic forecast, the business will pay for itself in two or three years, and with an optimistic one - in the very first season.

In general, the profitability of a shrimp farm in Russia is determined by the cost of one kilowatt of energy used to heat the water. When using heating elements, the cost of paying for utilities increases significantly, therefore, the possibility of using firewood, coal or gas should be studied. A good option is to set up a farm near the hot water discharge channels of thermal power plants, since shrimp can be raised here all year round.

Entrepreneurs from the southern regions considering what kind of business to do in 2017 in Russia have an additional advantage in this matter: in warm climates, crustaceans are allowed to grow in open waters for 5-6 warm months, which has a positive effect on their growth rate and fertility.

Anyone wishing to build a successful business should seek help from foreign colleagues, scientists and independently study materials available on the Internet - for example, the video "Breeding shrimps at home":

Conclusion

Shrimp farms are a rather unusual business for the domestic climatic conditions: the amount of practical experience sufficient to formulate universal recommendations has not yet been accumulated. Therefore, in the process of growing crustaceans, no information will be superfluous.

Speaking about what kind of business is now relevant in 2017 in the context of the crisis in Russia, it is also impossible not to take into account the fact that the shrimp farm belongs to agriculture - one of the priority areas from the point of view of the state. Moreover, shrimp farming is classified as an activity aimed at replacing the products of imported producers: thanks to existing assistance programs, an entrepreneur can count on numerous federal and regional grants, subsidies and compensations.

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Many aspiring entrepreneurs are wondering what to do so that the invested money not only does not disappear, 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.The reproduction of these crustaceans is fraught with great difficulties, since it can be difficult 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 the crustaceans to grow well, it is necessary to maintain the optimal water temperature - + 22-28 degrees, because the 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, then 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, a separate oxygen circulation system will be required for each aquarium or pool. 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 employees 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.

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 make it possible for the entrepreneur to make sure that the invested money 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 a proposal for 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 control 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 shrimp, 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, entails 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, in 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 business 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.

Determining the idea of ​​your business is the most difficult and most responsible task. The final result depends on its correct decision. Particular difficulties arise when you know for sure that you want to produce something, but you cannot understand what. Shrimp farming as a business is gaining momentum, especially since it has long been possible to grow them in fresh artificial reservoirs.

What are the benefits of growing shrimp?

Shrimp belongs to the crustacean family. They usually live in salt water, but some representatives of this species feel quite comfortable in fresh waters.

There are many advantages of this line of business:

• unquenchable demand. The fashion for seafood is at the peak of its popularity, and the desire of the population to adhere to a healthy diet will help it stay there. Today, every family strives to ensure that seafood is always present on the table, since it is they who fill the body with useful microelements that cannot be found in other products;
• it is quite possible to breed shrimp at home. This does not require large investments, and payback is achieved quite quickly;
• lack of a lot of competition. Despite the large variety of different types of shrimp, few people decide to engage in their production.

In addition, the high demand for these products is ensured by their taste and ease of preparation.

How to breed shrimp?

At the very initial stage, if you also decide to organize the process on a non-industrial scale, you do not even need to formalize the enterprise. You can move on to larger volumes only when you thoroughly study all the intricacies of breeding, feeding and keeping crustaceans.

Growing shrimp in a pond

You can create a reservoir on your own site, or you can rent a nearby one. This aspect will depend on the funds available to you. For a pool or pond, you will need:

1. Good artificial lighting.
2. Depth - 1-1.5 meters.
3. Shelter for your charges at the bottom of the pool. Tiles of tiles, slate, fragments of pipes are quite suitable here.
4. Strictly set temperature regime - 22-28 degrees with a "plus" sign.
5. The water should be slightly green, with a small addition of fertilizers. Make sure the pH does not drop below 9.0. Otherwise, all individuals will simply die.

Keep in mind that shrimp don't like the cold. Therefore, it makes no sense to breed them in cold regions. Considering the temperature conditions, this business can be called seasonal, unless you provide artificial heating of your reservoir.

Don't forget about food. It must be exclusively natural, of animal or vegetable origin. With normal nutrition and maintenance in the described conditions, one individual will be able to gain 20 grams of weight per season.

Growing shrimp at home

Breeding shrimp at home as a business is convenient because you can do it all year round. Everything described in the previous section is quite suitable for this way of doing business. For home production you will need:

• plastic buckets;
• garage;
• sponge filter.

You can easily make the latter yourself. If the purpose of your activity is to breed shrimp for sale to lovers of aquarium animals, then it is better to breed females, and it is better to sell it when they are already pregnant. And be sure to keep an eye on the population density in your tank. It shouldn't be too high. This will lead to the fact that individuals begin to eat each other.

In general, the diet should be abundant, especially during the breeding season. Do not be afraid to overfeed the shrimp, this is not typical for them.

You can buy young animals on special farms. The larval development process has several stages, each of which ends in molt. Do not forget that it is at this moment that shrimp are subject to the greatest mortality. That is why it is necessary to monitor the quality of water, food and temperature especially closely at these stages of their life.

Do not forget that tiger and king prawns are most often eaten, but dwarf ones are suitable for aquariums.

Sales markets

You need to plan sales markets in advance, even when you have not purchased equipment and young animals. The most important clients:

• supermarkets;
• the shops;
• restaurants;
• sanatoriums.

As an option, you can consider opening your own retail outlet, then you will be sure that your products will go on sale on time and will be sold on time. It would be nice to study the manufacturers' market and prices at the very beginning of the whole process. Before your product goes on sale, sort the individuals into small and large. With a purchase price of $ 6-10 per kilogram, you will be able to recoup your enterprise in 1-2 seasons.

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