Many aspiring entrepreneurs are wondering what to do so that the invested money not only does not go to waste, but also brings a good profit. Food production has always come first, because the need for fresh and healthy food is basic for every person. A separate line today is the breeding and sale of marine life. The demand for seafood is growing every day, with sea crustaceans being the most in demand. To explain this is quite simple: shrimp and crayfish are tasty and healthy, and also have an affordable price compared to other marine life.

Crustaceans in action

However, today we want to talk about shrimp not from the point of view of the consumer, but consider them as an option for running a profitable business. You will be surprised how easy shrimp is to grow. Breeding these crustaceans does not require a lot of start-up capital. That being said, in just a few months, you can become a successful entrepreneur.

First question: company registration

Indeed, many are afraid to enter the food production market, because they fear difficulties in obtaining the necessary documents and permits. No less questions are raised by the very life activity of the shrimp. Breeding must follow certain rules and regulations. However, this business cannot be called a new trend. For the first time, people took up such a craft in the 70s. It was then that shrimp farms began to appear throughout Europe. Russia also did not stand aside, and here the freshwater, giant shrimp began to be in greatest demand.

For home and for the soul

Each of you can try yourself as a shrimp breeder. Breeding crustaceans at home does not require registration of a private enterprise with the tax office and may well bring good profits. And if you understand that this is really the work of your whole life, then you can safely increase the scale of production and open an industrial farm.

Shrimp types

The next question is who will be your final consumer. The fact is that there are different shrimps, the breeding and sale of which is fundamentally different.

We buy breeding shrimp

Having decided on what type of crustaceans you want to breed, you need to carefully study the features of their life support. The cultivation technology can be found in special literature, but it will be best if a person who already has practical experience in such breeding tells about the main difficulties. It is according to the recommendations that you need to look for a retail outlet where you can buy shrimp for breeding. It is advisable that it is not far from you, as this will save on transportation costs. You cannot do this in a simple package, you need special mobile containers that will support the viability of the shrimp. For beginners, it is best to enlist the help of experts who will check the health of the crustaceans.

You can take the path of least resistance. This is especially important if you are living with shrimp for the first time. The reproduction of these crustaceans is fraught with great difficulties, since it can be difficult to create optimal conditions for them in Russia. It is in Europe that you can arrange "paddocks" right in the usual water bodies, that is, the natural habitat. Therefore, you can buy fry in a special farm and grow adult crustaceans from them. After the end of the life cycle, it will be possible to purchase new young growth.

It is possible to successfully breed those species that are resistant to diseases. For example, tiger cubs get sick very often during the breeding season, and the percentage of survival of young animals is relatively small. But the "Rosenbergs" are more stable.

Where to breed shrimp

Do not flatter yourself and think that you do not need serious preparation. First of all, you need to prepare the place where the shrimp will live. Reproduction and subsequent cultivation will only be successful if conditions are suitable for these creatures. That is, immediately after you have decided on a supplier of live crustaceans, you need to equip a place for their placement. Since the climatic conditions in Russia do not imply the possibility of breeding marine life in natural reservoirs, there are several opportunities for a novice entrepreneur.

Aquarium or pool?

The choice is most often carried out based on the calculation of the usable area. The larger it is, the larger the enterprise will be. There are two options to consider:

Arthropod nutrition

Shrimp food will have to be purchased in specialized stores, so you should also look for suppliers in advance. It is imperative to provide them with a healthy diet. For the normal functioning of large shrimp, you need a lot of feed with an increased protein content. We must not forget that these creatures can eat each other, if you do not provide them with the necessary amount of food.

It is better to buy shrimp food only from trusted manufacturers. The fact is that this creature is very selective. It waits for the food to swell well in water, and then picks out the tidbits from it. Therefore, manufacturers of elite mixtures make it with such a density and with such components that the shrimp will eat everything as much as possible. Trying to make feed mixtures yourself is not worth it, this can negatively affect the growth and development of young animals.

Equipment and optimal conditions

Growing shrimp is a process that requires adherence to all the subtleties, and therefore it is best to start with one or two individuals to make sure that the conditions you create are truly ideal. Experts say there are a number of rules to follow, otherwise your business will start to generate losses.

• In order for crustaceans to grow well, it is necessary to maintain the optimal water temperature - + 22-28 grams, because shrimp is extremely thermophilic.
• Too many individuals cannot be kept in one pool. Overpopulation will lead to the fact that they begin to eat each other, which negatively affects business.
• If you have a very busy work schedule, consider someone who will take care of your pets during the day. It is imperative to constantly feed them (especially the larvae) so that they do not feel hungry. They buy special, balanced food for them. After all, it is in your best interest for the crustaceans to grow well and gain weight.
• The molt period is the most important period in the life of a shrimp. A poorly regulated temperature regime at this time will cause massive death of your pets. Therefore, it is impossible to save on the system to maintain the temperature regime of water.

Observing these simple rules, you can achieve stable growth and development, as well as active reproduction of crustaceans. In 12 months, each individual can reach a weight of 100 g.

We purchase equipment

First of all, you need to find capacious aquariums or pools. If you want to reach a stable supply of shrimp to shops or restaurants in a year, it is advisable to immediately purchase at least 12 of them and populate them at intervals of a month. Then in a year you will be able to empty them one by one and populate them with young growth. The shrimp farming equipment includes a system for maintaining the optimum water temperature.

In addition, a separate oxygen circulation system will be required for each aquarium or pool. It is very expensive, but if you want your pets to grow up healthy, gain weight well and reproduce well, then you should not save.

Habitats for crustaceans must be covered with special soil. Its amount must be calculated based on the following proportion: for a 50-liter aquarium - 9 kg of coarse soil. A shrimp farm cannot do without the arthropods themselves. For one male, it is desirable that there are four females.

Preliminary calculations

Of course, if you start with a small pool to meet your family's need for seafood, the costs will be very different. However, commercial shrimp farming is a business that requires significant investment. In order to quickly take a place in the market, it is necessary to ensure a solid production capacity. In this case, it will take you about 700 thousand rubles to purchase special equipment. A ton of arthropods or their larvae is another 35 thousand rubles. Fattening will take about 120 thousand. In addition, you will need a room for which you need to pay rent and utility bills, as well as staff who will look after the shrimp. That is, it will take about 1,350,000 rubles to start a business immediately with good turns.

Why pay attention to this business

Growing shrimp has several advantages. The demand for crustaceans never falls, on the contrary, prices only rise. And how could it be otherwise, because it is the most delicious and wholesome, and also a dietary food product. Shrimp quickly cooks and goes with any side dish, suitable for baby food.

Growing arthropods at home is an opportunity to enter a business with a small investment and fully recoup them in about a year, after which you will start making a profit. By the way, shrimp farming as a business is a unique idea of ​​its kind, because you will not have competitors. This is a highly demanded product, and if you are willing to provide competitive prices, then you will become an entrepreneur who sells quality and cheap domestic products.

Sales market

Shrimp is in high demand, so finding a consumer is not the most difficult task. However, from the first days, it will most likely not be possible to conclude a supply contract with large shopping centers, restaurants and specialized ones. However, this does not matter, there are a lot of small shops that will gladly buy goods from you. By creating a name for yourself, in about a year you will be able to fully return the money invested and, for example, open your own branded seafood store.