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