What are the sea cucumber farming models? A detailed explanation of common methods

Sea cucumbers are extremely nutritious and rank first among the eight treasured delicacies of the sea. They are known as the ginseng of the sea. As living standards rise and awareness of health preservation grows, the medicinal and health benefits of sea cucumbers have been developed, and their market price keeps soaring. Therefore, many people have begun farming sea cucumbers artificially to achieve prosperity. So what farming models are there for sea cucumbers? Let's take a look together with Qinongwang.

1. Shrimp pond farming model

Shrimp pond farming is suitable for small and medium-scale farming. It uses existing shrimp ponds, placing stones and tiles to artificially simulate sea reefs for sea cucumbers to inhabit. The stocking density is 3,000-5,000 sea cucumber seedlings per mu. Sea cucumbers mainly feed on algae and organic debris. When feeding artificially, compound feed is used together with algae such as kelp and wakame. The water level of the shrimp pond is kept between 1.5-2 m, but during high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter, the water level should be appropriately increased so that the sea cucumbers can safely pass the summer and overwinter. Water quality management should be strengthened during farming.

2. Offshore raft farming model

Choose a sea area with smooth tidal currents, no major wind and wave impact, and no pollution for farming. Generally, a mixed farming model with abalone is adopted, using mesh cages and plastic buckets suspended in the water layer for farming, with a reasonable farming density. The feed is also artificial compound feed and algae such as kelp. As the sea cucumbers grow larger, the farming density is reduced. Check the mesh cages regularly to prevent escape.

3. Seabed sunken cage farming model

Choose an inner sea bay with no strong winds or big waves, smooth tidal currents, and no large amount of freshwater inflow for farming. Use steel bars to make mesh cages, place stones and other objects inside to simulate sea reefs, and then cover the outside of the cages with netting. The farming density is 200 seedlings per sq m. Feed artificial feed and kelp algae. Check the growth situation regularly to determine the farming density, and check the netting for damage so it can be repaired in time.

4. Intertidal stone-stacking farming model

The intertidal stone-stacking farming model uses the terrain characteristics of the intertidal zone, building dams with reinforced concrete and stacking stones inside the dams to farm sea cucumbers. The height of the dam should be determined according to the tidal level, and drainage holes should be left at the bottom of the dam to facilitate natural drainage. Likewise, feed artificial compound feed and algae such as kelp. The farming density is 10,000 seedlings of about 5 cm per mu.

5. Industrialized abalone-sea cucumber mixed farming model

Industrialized abalone-sea cucumber farming is a large-scale artificial farming method. It uses industrial workshops to farm together with abalone. The farming density is within 100 seedlings per sq m, and stocking is done according to the situation. During farming, artificial means are used to simulate the growth environment of sea cucumbers, such as lowering the water temperature in summer and raising it in winter, so that the sea cucumbers do not undergo aestivation or hibernation, shortening the growth cycle and increasing profits.

The above is what Qinongwang brings about the farming models for sea cucumbers. The editor presents 5 common sea cucumber farming models for everyone to refer to and choose from, hoping it can help you. If you want to learn more, please stay tuned to Qinongwang.