Micro Encap Feed For Shrimp Post Larvae

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This microencapsulated post-larvae feed suspends evenly in the water column upon entry, with no clumping or excessive sinking, mimicking how live prey distributes in the water. The capsule walls stay stable in seawater for hours without breaking apart, so residual feed stays low and you can cut down on water exchange and filter cleaning. The particles stay suspended rather than dropping to the bottom, so early post-larvae – which have limited swimming ability – don't waste energy chasing feed and can put that energy into growth instead.

This microencapsulated feed can partially replace Artemia nauplii, saving you live feed cultivation costs and reducing the risk of pathogens carried by live prey. For early post-larvae, start with mostly Artemia and a little micro-feed, then slowly increase the micro-feed ratio. A full switch usually takes 3 to 5 days. This approach helps post-larvae transition smoothly with good survival and batch uniformity.