Cultivation Tips

The Close Relation between Lime and Molting Cycle

Kalyca Krisandini
Kalyca Krisandini
20 March 2025
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Molting or shell shedding is a natural process in the life cycle of shrimp, including vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). This process occurs periodically, and one of the factors for its success is lime.

Lime application is one of the most common treatments used in shrimp farming. Lime has been found to have a significant impact on shrimp growth and molting intensity.

What types of lime can affect the molting cycle and what are its roles? Find the answer in the discussion below.

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