Golden Pearls (Encapsulated Larval Feed)

Golden Pearls is a complete range of micro encapsulated diets for shrimp larvae. The Golden Pearls range is processed following a revolutionary technology which involves a new micro-encapsulation technique for smallest particles (5-50 mm) and an innovative agglomeration of micro-encapsulated particles to produce larger particles (50-100 mm , 100-200 mm , 200-300 mm 300-500 mm). The technology for the production of these particles results in a highly palatable and digestible diet that mimics the highly digestible Artemia. It is this factor that makes it possible to replace greatly live feed component of the young shrimp larvae and makes it suitable for the early weaning and developmental stages of marine shrimp post larvae.

Proximate composition

Typical analysis:

Moisture 8 %

Lipids 18 %

Protein 60 %

Ash 15 %

(n-3) HUFA 2.5 %

Phospholipids 6 %

Cholesterol 1000 ppm

Vit A 20000 IU/kg

Vit D3 4000 IU/kg

Vit E 400 ppm

Vit C 1000 ppm

Astaxanthin 100 ppm

Exthoxiquin 100 ppm

BHT 50 ppm

Amino acid composition (% as fed)

Lysine 5.20

Methionine 1.82

Methionine + cystine 2.19

Tryptophane 0.56

Threonine 1.98

Leucine 5.01

Isoleucine 3.03

Valine 3.28

Histidine 1.30

Arginine 4.16

Phenylalanine + tyrosine 4.45

Total Energy : 5,27 kcal/g

Digestible Energy : 4,84 kcal/g

Ingredients: Fish proteins and other marine proteins, purified fish oils, phospholipids, astaxanthin, vitamins and protected minerals, antioxidants, immunostimulants.

Process:

1.Mixing, grinding, encapsulation, drying = smallest sizes (5-50 mm)

2.Agglomeration or granulation, sifting = larger particles (50-100 mm , 100-200 mm , 200-300 mm 300-500 mm).

Packaging:

The smallest size is packed in 400 grams cans and other sizes in 500 grams metal easy-open cans. All cans contain an oxygen absorber. Storage Store in a cool dry place (15 deg C, max 25 deg C). Once opened Golden Pearls should be closed well and stored in a dry place.

Instructions for use:

Stir gently in water the required quantity before feeding to shrimp larval tank. Feed 4 to 6 times per day. In order to reach an optimal substitution of Artemia with the use of Golden Pearls, automatic feeders are recommended for continuous feeding.

Suggested feeding schedule:

Grams of feed required / m3 / day Larval

Stage 5-50mm 50-100mm 100-200mm 200-300mm 300-500mm

N5/6

Z1 2

Z1/Z2 3

Z2 4

Z3 4.5

Z3/M1 5

M1 5

M2 6

M3 7.5

PL1 8

PL2 10

PL3 12

PL4 13

PL5 14

PL6 10 6

PL7 13

PL8 15

PL9 17

PL10 18

Quantities mentioned per product or column are indicative and the total amount to be fed is not necessarily the sum of all products for a given larval stage. As a rule of thumb the following substitution rate can be applied: 250000 - 300000 Artemia nauplii are substituted by 1 gram of Golden Pearls

Advantages of Golden Pearls are multiple

· optimal buoyancy: maximum availability for larvae and less pollution of the tanks. As feed cannot always be siphoned from the bottom, do not overfeed!

· highly digestible thanks to: a unique agglomeration technique: produced at room and atmospheric pressure keeps the protein intact.

· use of fresh, top quality ingredients

· highly palatable: preference for Golden Pearls even if Artemia is present

· much less need for Artemia: up to 80% reduction!

· Cost effective: of the shelf available Artemia replacer

· Cheaper fry production: less labor, space and energy needed

· Guaranteed availability and no price fluctuations

· Constant quality

· Different sizes available