What is AquaSangham and how does it help aquaculture farmers in India?

AquaSangham is India's premier digital aquaculture super app designed for shrimp and fish farmers, buyers, hatcheries, and feed suppliers. It enables direct peer-to-peer trading without middleman commissions, provides daily live market rates, features smart calculators (FCR, feed, shrimp count), and provides expert disease & pond management knowledge.

How can I check live shrimp prices and fish market rates on AquaSangham?

AquaSangham provides real-time daily price updates for Vannamei shrimp (count 30 to 100+), Monodon shrimp, and freshwater fish across major hubs including Andhra Pradesh (Nellore, Bhimavaram), Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, and Gujarat. Rates are updated daily directly on our app and web platform.

How do I buy or sell aquaculture seed, feed, and equipment on classifieds?

Farmers and verified suppliers can post free classifieds for shrimp seed (PL), fish fingerlings, aqua feed, aerators, submersible pumps, and pond care products. Buyers contact sellers directly via phone or in-app messaging with zero middleman commissions.

How does AquaSangham verify buyers and sellers for safe seafood trading?

AquaSangham performs strict phone and identity verification for registered traders, buyers, and hatcheries. We also provide secure transaction tracking, user ratings, and 24/7 dedicated support to ensure safety and transparency in every trade.

Is the AquaSangham app free to download and use for farmers?

Yes, downloading the AquaSangham app on Google Play Store is 100% free for farmers. Accessing daily live market rates, community discussion forums, disease manuals, and precision farming calculators is completely free.

What smart calculators and tools are available for shrimp and fish farming?

AquaSangham features precision aquaculture calculators for Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Daily Feed Requirement, Shrimp Stocking Density & Count Calculation, Aeration Capacity Requirement, and Pond Water Quality Monitoring.

The Pre-Harvest Moult Check — Pre-Harvest & Quality Preservation Protocol

1. Clinical Overview & Background

Preserving shell hardness, color, and cold chain freshness during harvest directly dictates the final price per kg paid by seafood exporters and traders.

The Pre-Harvest Moult Check outlines pre-harvest sampling checks, ice slurry ratios, and buyer negotiation best practices.

4. Step-by-Step Action Protocol

Check feeding trays 3 days before planned harvest.

If more than 5% of the shrimp are soft-shelled (recently moulted), delay the harvest by 2-3 days.

Apply Calcium/Magnesium supplements to accelerate shell hardening if needed.

5. Water Parameters & Dosage Benchmarks

Parameter / Item	Recommended Value	Operational Importance
Ice to Shrimp Ratio	1 : 1 (1 kg ice per 1 kg shrimp)	Rapid chill killing at 0°C
Max Allowable Soft Shell %	< 3%	Avoids buyer price deduction

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do if my shrimp moult right before harvest?

Postpone harvest by 48–72 hours and apply Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Chloride at 50 kg/acre to accelerate shell hardening.

Related Pathology & Management Guides

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Proper Icing & Chilling — Pre-Harvest & Quality Preservation Protocol

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Grading for Maximum Value — Pre-Harvest & Quality Preservation Protocol

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