Micro Encap Diets For ZM Shrimp

Aqua Plus^® Micro Encap Shrimp ZM Diets are specifically formulated for both Zoea and Mysis larval stages of penaeid shrimp, with particle sizes and nutritional profiles tailored to each phase's feeding behaviour. Zoea prefer tiny, well-suspended particles, while Mysis shift to filter‑feeding and occasional predation, requiring sharply higher protein intake. This microencapsulated zoea‑mysis feed addresses these differences by emphasising optimal particle size and palatability for the Z stage, while boosting protein and energy density for the M stage, delivering precise stage‑by‑stage nutrition.

This microencapsulated shrimp larval diet maintains stable capsule walls in water for hours without disintegration, effectively controlling nutrient leaching. The particles suspend evenly in the water column, mimicking live prey movement to trigger larval hunting instincts. Compared to traditional powders or fresh feeds, this encapsulated ZM larval diet significantly reduces water pollution from residual feed while ensuring each pellet is fully consumed, improving feed conversion rates and lowering overall hatchery costs.

Micro Encap Diets For ZM Shrimp can replace 30%-50% of Artemia and rotifer live feeds, cutting labour and space costs for live prey cultivation while avoiding biosafety risks such as viruses and Vibrio carried by live organisms. A gradual transition with small amounts of live feed ensures smooth adaptation. This ZM micro‑diet is ready to use, stores at room temperature, and works easily for hatcheries and grow‑out facilities of all sizes.