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How to Raise Shrimp
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal salinity level for most shrimp farming operations?
A) 35-45 ppt
B) 15-25 ppt
C) 0-5 ppt
D) 50-60 ppt
  • 2. What is the best type of water for shrimp farming?
A) Distilled water
B) Filtered seawater
C) Tap water
D) Lake water
  • 3. What is the ideal temperature range for shrimp growth?
A) 28-32°C
B) 15-20°C
C) 5-10°C
D) 35-40°C
  • 4. What is the primary food source for shrimp in aquaculture?
A) Leftover vegetables
B) Algae only
C) Human food scraps
D) Commercial shrimp feed
  • 5. What is the term for newly hatched shrimp larvae?
A) Juveniles
B) Nauplii
C) Fry
D) Fingerlings
  • 6. Which of these is a common disease affecting shrimp?
A) Chickenpox
B) White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)
C) The Common Cold
D) Measles
  • 7. What is the purpose of aeration in shrimp farming ponds?
A) To filter the water
B) To cool the water
C) To add nutrients
D) To increase dissolved oxygen levels
  • 8. What is the ideal pH range for shrimp farming water?
A) 1.0-2.0
B) 5.0-6.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 9.0-10.0
  • 9. Which of these is a key factor in site selection for shrimp farms?
A) Heavy industrial area
B) Desert location
C) Proximity to a clean water source
D) High elevation
  • 10. What is a common method for preventing disease outbreaks in shrimp farms?
A) Ignoring water quality
B) Using unsterilized equipment
C) Overstocking the ponds
D) Biosecurity measures
  • 11. What does 'ppm' stand for when measuring water parameters?
A) Pixels per meter
B) Pounds per minute
C) Pints per month
D) Parts per million
  • 12. What is the role of probiotics in shrimp farming?
A) Make the shrimp grow larger instantly
B) Kill all bacteria
C) Color the shrimp
D) Improve gut health and disease resistance
  • 13. What is the purpose of a settling pond in a shrimp farm?
A) To raise fish
B) To store harvested shrimp
C) To grow algae
D) To remove sediment and solids from the water
  • 14. Which shrimp species is most commonly farmed worldwide?
A) Giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
B) Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
C) Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
D) Rock shrimp (Sicyonia brevirostris)
  • 15. What is the importance of monitoring ammonia levels in shrimp ponds?
A) Ammonia improves water clarity
B) Ammonia is beneficial for shrimp growth
C) Ammonia has no effect on shrimp
D) High levels are toxic to shrimp
  • 16. What is a raceway system in shrimp farming?
A) A shrimp harvesting technique
B) A long, narrow channel for shrimp culture
C) A type of shrimp feed
D) A water filtration system
  • 17. What is the harvesting method where ponds are completely drained?
A) Continuous harvest
B) Selective harvest
C) Partial harvest
D) Complete harvest
  • 18. What is the term for the outer shell of a shrimp?
A) Skin
B) Endoskeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Scales
  • 19. Which of these is a good practice for sustainable shrimp farming?
A) Releasing untreated wastewater
B) Using excessive antibiotics
C) Clearing mangrove forests
D) Proper waste management
  • 20. What is the role of calcium in shrimp growth?
A) Digestion
B) Shell formation
C) Vision
D) Muscle development
  • 21. What is biofloc technology (BFT) in shrimp farming?
A) A system that uses microbial communities to improve water quality
B) A way to genetically modify shrimp
C) A system of farming shrimp in rice paddies
D) A method of feeding shrimp only algae
  • 22. What is the main purpose of quarantine tanks for shrimp?
A) To filter water
B) To grow algae
C) To isolate new shrimp and prevent disease spread
D) To breed shrimp
  • 23. What instrument is used to measure salinity?
A) Thermometer
B) pH meter
C) Refractometer
D) Microscope
  • 24. What are postlarvae (PL) in shrimp farming?
A) Eggs of shrimp
B) Shrimp diseases
C) Young shrimp ready for stocking in ponds
D) Adult shrimp ready for harvest
  • 25. Which of these is an environmental concern related to shrimp farming?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Improved water quality
C) Carbon sequestration
D) Destruction of mangrove forests
  • 26. What does FCR stand for in shrimp farming?
A) Freshness Control Regulation
B) Fish Consumption Rate
C) Farm Cost Reduction
D) Feed Conversion Ratio
  • 27. What is the purpose of using lime in shrimp ponds?
A) To feed the shrimp
B) To adjust pH and improve water quality
C) To kill algae
D) To make the water colder
  • 28. Which stage of shrimp lifecycle comes after nauplius?
A) Zoea
B) Adult
C) Postlarva
D) Mysis
  • 29. What is a common method to control bird predation in shrimp ponds?
A) Poisoning
B) Introducing more predators
C) Ignoring the problem
D) Netting
  • 30. What is the best time to harvest shrimp?
A) Immediately after stocking
B) During a disease outbreak
C) When the water is coldest
D) When they reach market size
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