RAS for Shrimp Farming

Biosecure clear-water and hybrid RAS solutions for intensive Litopenaeus vannamei production with improved disease control and predictable harvest cycles.

Suitable For

  • Species: Litopenaeus vannamei, Penaeus monodon
  • Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East, Latin America
  • Customers: Shrimp farm investors, Existing pond operators upgrading to RAS

Main Challenges

  • Disease outbreaks in open pond systems
  • Inconsistent growth and survival rates
  • Water exchange limitations
  • Complex biofloc management burden
  • Limited traceability for export markets

Recommended System Logic

Shrimp RAS emphasizes biosecurity zoning, fine solids control, stable biofiltration, precise oxygenation, and strict water disinfection protocols. Multi-phase nursery and grow-out loops are often separated to reduce pathogen pressure and improve batch management.

RAS Process Diagram

1

Water Recirculation

Continuous movement of water from tanks to treatment systems.

2

Mechanical Filtration

Removal of solid waste and uneaten feed particles.

3

Biofiltration

Biological conversion of toxic ammonia to less harmful nitrates.

4

Degassing

Stripping out excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the water.

5

Oxygenation

Dissolving pure oxygen to support high stocking densities.

6

Disinfection

UV or Ozone treatment to eliminate pathogens.

7

Temperature Control

Maintaining optimal thermal conditions for specific species.

8

Monitoring & Return

Automated parameter checks before returning clean water to tanks.

Typical Project Scope

Scope covers system concept, module sizing for shrimp-specific loading rates, nursery and grow-out loop design, automation for feeding and water quality alarms, commissioning support, and SOP documentation.

Responsibility Matrix

TurnkeyRAS Scope

  • Shrimp RAS process design
  • Biosecurity-oriented module configuration
  • Automation and alarm logic
  • Commissioning and water quality stabilization

Client Scope

  • Site preparation
  • Building and raceway/tank construction
  • Feed and operational staffing

Local Partner Scope

  • Local installation labor
  • Permitting support

Case Reference

Southeast AsiaLitopenaeus vannamei

Shrimp RAS Project Story

Challenge

High disease pressure and inconsistent results in open pond production led the client to seek a biosecure indoor RAS with clearer batch control and export-oriented traceability.

Solution

A clear-water RAS with segregated nursery and grow-out loops, enhanced mechanical filtration, biofiltration sized for shrimp loading, UV/ozone disinfection barriers, and centralized monitoring for critical parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

We typically review species, planned capacity, location/climate, project stage, and whether the site is new build or retrofit.

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