How to Raise Boston Lobster? Detailed Explanation of Breeding Techniques and Methods
Boston lobster is high in protein, low in fat, rich in vitamins and trace elements, and has a delicious taste, with nutrients that are easily absorbed, making it highly sought after by many households and banquets. At present, more and more people are raising them, so how do you raise Boston lobster?
1. Temperature: The natural distribution of Boston lobster is in subtropical and tropical regions. A relatively good growth rate can be achieved between 18°C and 32°C.
2. Water quality: Water source, mainly using unpolluted surface water from large water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs as the water source. As for the pH value of the water, during the breeding process, the lowest value recorded was 6.10 and the highest was 9.33, and they could survive at both, but 6.5-9.0 is better, preferably neutral to slightly alkaline. As for dissolved oxygen in the water, although Australian lobster is tolerant of low oxygen and can still survive for a short time when dissolved oxygen is below 1 mg/L, if it remains in a low dissolved oxygen state for a long time, its growth and survival rate will be affected. Using micro-flowing water or regularly adding new water for breeding can promote lobster growth.
3. Pond: The pond should be rectangular, with no limit on area, but 2-5 mu is better, with a water depth of 0.9-1.5 m. The long axis of the pond should be in the same direction as the summer wind. The pond bottom should be hard soil with no silt, and the pond walls must have a slope, with the slope greater than 3:1. The pond should have a good drainage and irrigation system, with water entering from the upper part at one end and draining from the bottom of the pond at the other end. Both the inlet and outlet should have protective mesh covers to prevent predators and escape. The bottom of the pond should have a submerged plant area of about 1/5 of the bottom area, and there should be sufficient artificial hiding places, such as waste tires, mesh pieces, PVC pipes, waste ceramic jars, bamboo rafts, etc. If conditions permit, an aerator can be installed in the pond.
4. Feeding: Use micro-flowing water for breeding or add new water 2-3 times per week. Feeding should be carried out at fixed locations, fixed times, with fixed quality, and fixed quantities, and the types of feed should be as diverse as possible. During the high-temperature period in summer, pay attention to increasing the flow rate or amount of water added, as well as the frequency of water addition, and turn on the aerator at night to increase oxygen.
Boston lobster grows relatively slowly, the breeding period is relatively long, and the breeding cost is relatively high, so you must pay attention before breeding. If raising them at home, you can add a little salt and a few drops of edible oil to the water, and they can generally be kept for two to three days.