Shrimp Farm Equipment
Intensive & biofloc shrimp equipment: aeration, liners, feeders, monitoring and post-harvest.
Overview
Complete packages for vannamei and monodon farming — from nursery raceways to intensive lined ponds, biofloc greenhouses and indoor RAS shrimp.
Where it is used
- Ecuador, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, China
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Türkiye, Egypt
- USA, Europe indoor
Typical applications
- Nursery / raceway
- Intensive lined pond
- Biofloc greenhouse
- Indoor shrimp RAS
Benefits
- High margins per kg
- Growing global demand
- Multiple technology paths
Limitations
- Disease pressure (WSSV, EMS, EHP)
- Feed and PL cost sensitivity
- Water quality demands
Typical project sizes: From 5 ha nurseries to 500+ ha commercial farms and 500 t/y indoor RAS.
Intensive Pond vs Biofloc Greenhouse vs Indoor RAS
| Parameter | Intensive lined pond | Biofloc greenhouse | Indoor shrimp RAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEX / kg | USD 3–7 | USD 8–15 | USD 15–35 |
| Yield / m³ | 3–6 kg | 5–10 kg | 8–15 kg |
| Water use / kg | 1,000–3,000 L | 300–800 L | 50–200 L |
| Best for | Traditional shrimp regions | Regions with mild climate | Urban / import-substitution |
Buying guide
How to evaluate suppliers
- Site biosecurity paramount
- PL and feed supply must be secured
- Aeration and monitoring sized for peak biomass
Common purchasing mistakes
- Underestimating disease events
- Buying without a nursery stage plan
- Skipping backup power
Technical questions to ask
- What biosecurity zoning is proposed?
- What is nursery vs grow-out density?
- What backup autonomy is provided?
Warranty considerations
- 24 months rotating equipment
- 10 years+ HDPE structures
Maintenance
- Weekly aerator and probe inspection
- Cycle-based liner and net audit
Expansion capability
- Modular pond blocks
- Reserve grid capacity
Energy efficiency
- Aerators dominate; consider solar hybrid
Lifecycle
- 15–20 years liners; 3–5 years aerators; 8–10 years pumps
Technical specification checklist
Line-by-line items you should include in a vendor-neutral technical specification. Download as CSV to hand to your engineer or drop straight into the RFQ Builder.
Budget guide
| Project size | Indicative CAPEX | Indicative OPEX |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive pond (per ha) | USD 60–150k | USD 2.5–4.0/kg |
| Biofloc greenhouse (per ha) | USD 250–600k | USD 3.0–5.0/kg |
| Indoor shrimp RAS (500 t/y) | USD 15–40M | USD 6–9/kg |
Indicative ranges only. Real budgets depend on site, regulations, redundancy and scope. Use for internal planning — always validate with an engineering study.
Major cost drivers
- System choice
- Automation
- Biosecurity infrastructure
Optional equipment
- Full monitoring
- Cold-chain packing
- Onsite feed mill
Installation notes
- Earthworks, liner, aeration, electrical
Operating cost notes
- Feed 45–55%, PL 8–12%, energy 15–25%
Maintenance reserve
- 4–7% CAPEX/year
Procurement checklist
- 1Site & water study
- 2Secure PL and feed supply
- 3Confirm permits
- 4Draft specification
- 5Line up financing before RFQ
Supplier evaluation matrix
Score each supplier from 0 to 10 on each factor. Weights are pre-set with defensible defaults — override if your context differs.
| Factor | Weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Track record in shrimp | 25 | |||
Biosecurity design | 20 | |||
Aeration & power resilience | 15 | |||
Lifecycle cost | 15 | |||
Warranty & parts | 15 | |||
Lead time | 10 | |||
| Weighted total | 100 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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