The History of Shrimp Culture

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrimp_farming

Shrimp have been farmed for centuries in Asia, using traditional low-density methods. Indonesian brackish water ponds called tambaks can be traced back as far as the 15th century. Shrimp were farmed on a small scale in ponds, in monocultures or together with other species such as milkfish, or in rotation with rice, using the rice paddies for shrimp cultures during the dry season, when no rice could be grown.

“Firefly" (Fluorescent) Pond Waters

Have you ever observed conditions at a pond at night? The surface of pond water looked out small lights that look like fireflies. Witnessing the scene, you do not amazed by the beauty of these phenomena because the pond water with such conditions is one indicator of the existence of "danger" for the shrimp that live within it.

Concept of Size and Quality of Shrimp In Determining Price

Understanding of size and quality of shrimp is closely related to the marketing aspects of shrimp which is a last stage to be able to start cultivating for next period. Unlike other commodities, shrimp is a 'high-perishable' commodity so time handling before it is marketed require the concept of 'fast and simple handling' in order to avoid loss of quality of shrimp, because degradation of shrimp quality significantly affect to sale price.

Foamy Pond Waters

AIn carrying out shrimp farming activities, at a certain time we often find water ponds out of foam on the water surface. Scenery such it more clear apparent at time of water wheels operation or at time of water circulation. Never underestimate the foamy pond water foaming which it can cause serious problems for the existing conditions in shrimp.

The Importance of Water Reservoir

Water is one of the most important factor in supporting the process of shrimp culture. Technically, good water quality can be a critical success factor of the cultivation process in a period. One aspect of pond water management system is the process of water circulation that is running water ponds, which aims to improve water quality to fit the needs of the shrimp.

My Story of This Month - 2

One day, Fulan feeling very happy, as a farmer he was felt proud because on that day his pond locations will be visited by Mr X who is known as an expert in shrimp cultivation. According to information from a technician, his pond location is a most ideal pond in accordance with cultivation technically so that the object used as a model for others.

We Following the Shrimp not the Shrimp Following Us !

Shrimp farming as an establishment that is profit oriented system requires an integrated management of technical aspects, financial, human resources and other resources. Demands of the target to the level of benefits that must be achieved often makes us conditioned by the shrimp farming systems approach to financial rates of return without considering the level of demand of shrimp that becomes an aquaculture object.