Shrimp hatchery design, operation and management

Abstract

Details are given of factors to be taken into account for successful hatchery operation. The following aspects are covered: 1) site selection; 2) hatchery design and construction; 3) life cycle; 4) preparation of broodstock for spawning; 5) larval feed; 6) spawning, hatching and larval rearing facilities; 7) spawner selection and egg collection 8) nauplii hatching and transportation; 9) larval rearing; 10) routine hatching, management; 11) port-larvae nursery; and 12) larval harvesting and transportation.