Use of Pelleted Diets in Commercially Farmed Decapods during Juvenile Stages: A Review

The increasing market demand for decapods has led to a considerable interest in cultivating decapod species at larger scale. Following the development of hatchery technologies, most research focused on formulated feeds commercially farmed once they enter juvenile stages. use feed commercial scale is still early This probably because unique feeding behavior that possess: being robust, slow feeders and bottom dwellers, their preferences change during transition from pelagic larvae benthic juveniles as digestive systems develop become more complex. current practice aquaculture involves provision with food such natural diet, live feed, feed. Knowledge nutrient requirements enables diets be better formulated. By manipulating levels proteins lipids, can expected lead optimal growth decapods. At same time, pellet’s physical characteristics are important factors considered upon formulating feeds, considering decapod. However, published studies nutrition lack data types. Thus, it difficult establish standard formulation focuses pellet properties. Moreover, careful consideration must given species, known robust terms handling Information forms, diet composition, behaviors gathered suggest potential optimize reproduction. purpose this review summarize information been date come up suggestions ways improve comply requirements. Further needed explore pelleted adult stage so take full advantage nutrients present pellets.