Requerimientos necesarios de minerales aplicables en la alimentación y dietas para camarón blanco (litopenaeus vannamei)

Abstract

In these moments we can indicate that activities such as shrimp farming and fish farming have been established and that little by little they became important bases for an infinity of families in Ecuador, the market demand for these resources and / or products has led to the creation of new production methods but also entail more costs in terms of inputs, workers and balanced food where minerals have enormous significance. Referring to studies related to the mineral requirements necessary for shrimp farming, the scarce existing information stands out, as the abilities of these aquatic organisms to capture these minerals through ingested food or through the gills are complex. There is a list of 20 essential minerals for shrimp, divided into macro and micro elements that fulfill different functions in the body, it is added in the balanced food according to the larval stage found. For the aforementioned, tables are used in which they indicate the percentage to be used, thus avoiding an overdose, harmful to the environment, shrimp and shrimp producer. The objective of this work is to highlight the use that minerals provide for the growth of our aquatic species.