Guía práctica para la elaboración de alimento experimental para camarones desafiados en aguas claras

Abstract

Shrimp aquaculture requires balanced diets to optimize costs and improve productivity. However, the lack of standardized protocols in bioassays complicates the efficient evaluation of additives. This study aims to design a practical guide for preparing experimental shrimp feed with precision additives in clear-water conditions. Three feed manufacturing techniques were developed, varying the use of binders and the pelleting process. Water stability and moisture content were evaluated using statistical analysis. Results indicated that diets without binders and those with extra-pellet binders were more stable in water, with no significant differences in moisture content. The diet without binders proved to be the most cost-effective and functional. It is concluded that the diet prepared with a feed powder mix without agglutinant showed the best hydrostability and had the lower production costs. Keywords: aquaculture, experimental diets, bioassays, feed formulation.