RAS Recirculating Aquaculture System Course (Freshwater & Saltwater Shrimp)

Designed for Building Eco-Friendly, Efficient, and Intelligent Indoor Shrimp Farming Systems

Course Overview:

This course is professionally developed by Dr. Fish Modern Aquaculture Academy (DRFISH SDN BHD), offering comprehensive and systematic instruction on RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) shrimp farming technology, suitable for both freshwater and saltwater shrimp such as Pacific white shrimp, grass shrimp, and tiger prawn.

Participants will master techniques in indoor high-density farming, water quality management, disease prevention, biological system maintenance, feed management, and practical strategies for launching and operating a shrimp farm. The course is taught by industry experts, combining hands-on practice with case studies to ensure immediate application.

Core Topics You Will Learn:

1. RAS Shrimp Farming System Structure and Operation

• Structure and function analysis of indoor RAS shrimp farms
• Detailed explanation of mechanical filtration, biofiltration, sterilization, and hydraulic circulation
• System design requirements for high-density shrimp farming

2. Water Quality Management Specifically for Shrimp

• Precise control of DO, pH, salinity, ammonia nitrogen, nitrite, and minerals
• Shrimp sensitivity to water quality changes and regulation strategies
• Microbial management and ecological balance maintenance in water

3. Nutritional Requirements and Feed Strategies for Shrimp

• Nutritional needs across shrimp growth stages
• Feed types, feeding methods, and FCR (Feed Conversion Ratio) optimization
• Feeding management techniques to reduce waste and lower costs

4. Disease Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Techniques

• Diagnosis of common diseases (white feces syndrome, hepatopancreatic necrosis, red body disease, etc.)
• Anatomy training: assessing shrimp health through dissection
• Antibiotic-free farming principles and alternative treatment options (probiotics, tea polyphenols, IgY, etc.)
• Combining Bio-Floc technology to control pathogens

5. Commercial Shrimp Farm Planning and Profit Model

• Investment models and technical setup recommendations for different farm scales
• Farm layout design, construction, and equipment procurement planning
• Cost calculation, batch output forecasting, and profit/loss analysis
• myGAP certification integration and brand development roadmap

‍ Teaching Advantages:

• 2-Day In-Person Course + Lifetime Refresher Training
  Theory combined with hands-on training, offering real system operation experience
• Suitable for Beginners and Advanced Learners
  No prior background required, easy to get started
• Continuously Updated Curriculum
  Aligned with industry advancements to keep learners market-ready

Who Should Join:

• Newcomers or entrepreneurs looking to invest in or start an indoor shrimp farm
• Traditional shrimp farmers seeking transformation and stable, eco-friendly solutions
• Aquatic product processors, restaurant operators aiming for vertically integrated farming sources
• Government agencies, schools, and training institutions introducing green aquaculture technologies

Embrace the Trend, Step into the Era of Sustainable Aquaculture

As global attention on food safety, environmental protection, and resource conservation continues to grow, mastering RAS recirculating shrimp farming technology will become a key competitive edge in the future aquaculture industry.

Here at Dr. Fish, we guide you from zero to building your own modern, eco-conscious shrimp farming brand.