Accumulation and loss of critical elements in shrimp RAS

摘要

Indoor recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for the production of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) have attracted considerable research and economic interest because they are relatively environmentally friendly and bio-secure. They can also be located inland away from expensive coastal real estate, in temperate climates and in proximity to major markets. They can be grown in either clear-water systems or using biofloc technology.Inland facilities that culture shrimp typically derive culture water by mixing synthetic sea'salt with water from wells or municipal sources. Typical commercial production may replace between 0.5 and 10% of the makeup water on a daily basis.