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reservoir, each pond size is 0.6 ha. The farm
geographical picture is given in Figure 1 and 2. The
pond preparation, biosecured method and water
culture techniques followed as per Gunalan et al 2013.
The
L. vannamei
SPF and R (PL14 pass the PCR test
and stress test) seeds were purchased from Oceanic
shrimp hatchery, Marakanam and were transported in
oxygenated double-layered polythene bags with
crushed ice packs between inner and outer covers of
the bag and packed in a carton. The seeds were
brought to the farm site and bags were kept in the
pond water for some time to adjust the temperature.
Then the pond water was added slowly into the seed
bag to adjust the salinity and pH. Subsequently the
seeds were released slowly in to the ponds. The
stocking density per 25/m
2
pond (150,000 PLs / pond).
Figure 1 Satellite map showing the water source and pond location
Figure 2 Satellite picture shows the close view Durai aqua farm
