Key points for aquaculture management in May

As the temperature gradually rises, summer has quietly arrived. May and June are crucial production periods for the aquaculture industry. The majority of aquaculture practitioners need to attach great importance to it and take effective measures to ensure the smooth progress of aquaculture activities. Let’s learn the key points of aquaculture management in May.

1. Conventional freshwater fish farming

1. Reproduction and seedling cultivation

May and June are the critical periods for fish reproduction and seedling cultivation. In May, the focus is on fish breeding, while in June, seedling cultivation is intensified, and summer flower seedlings are promptly divided into ponds for stocking or sold according to growth conditions.

2. Management of adult fish farming

Feeding management: As fish enter the peak growth season, feed feeding should be strengthened and the "four fixed" principles should be followed (fixed time, fixed quantity, fixed location, and fixed quality).

Water quality control: oxygenate and change water in time according to weather changes, and use beneficial microbial preparations to improve water quality.

Disease prevention: May and June are the peak periods for fish diseases. It is necessary to focus on preventing Saprolegniasis, skin rot, etc., and use microbial preparations for disinfection regularly.

3. Daily management

Strengthen pond patrols, pay attention to the feeding and health status of fish, and promptly detect and deal with problems such as hypoxia.

2. Crustacean farming

1. Shrimp farming

Late April to May is the main period for stocking shrimp fry, and in June it enters the adult shrimp farming stage. Pay attention to check the growth and survival rate of shrimp fry, and replenish the fry in time.

2. River crab and mud crab farming

In May and June, the crabs have been released for several months, and attention should be paid to water quality control and scientific feeding. At the same time, aquatic plants are transplanted to provide a good ecological environment for river crabs.

3. Breeding of amphibians and reptiles

1. Turtle breeding

In May and June, soft-shelled turtles begin to lay eggs and hatch, and it is necessary to strengthen the cultivation of young turtles and disease prevention measures. When raising soft-shelled turtles in greenhouses, attention should be paid to ventilation and water quality control.

2. Frog farming

Late May to June is the peak season for frog breeding and seedling cultivation, and a good breeding environment needs to be created. In adult frog breeding, bait domestication is a key technology.

During the entire summer breeding process, the following measures are essential to improving breeding efficiency and ensuring the health of farmed animals :

Water quality management: Maintain appropriate water conditions and regularly test and adjust water quality parameters.

Feed management: Provide nutritionally comprehensive feed and adjust feeding strategies according to the growth stage of farmed animals.

Disease prevention and control: Strengthen disease monitoring, take timely prevention and treatment measures, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.

Environmental regulation: creating a suitable ecological environment for farmed animals, such as suitable water temperature, sufficient shelter, etc.

Emergency Management: Develop emergency plans to respond to unexpected climate and disease events.

In short, in May when the temperature gradually rises, the success rate and economic benefits of summer aquaculture can be maximized through scientific management and careful care.