American lobster, actually also called Boston lobster, is a common seafood in the market, and many friends like it.

In recent years, there are more and more American lobster farmers, the maximum weight is about 20 kg, but there are also about 1-2 kg in the market.

So how long is the breeding cycle of American lobsters? American lobster, actually also called Boston lobster, is a common seafood in the market, and many friends like it.

In recent years, there are more and more American lobster farmers, the maximum weight is about 20 kg, but there are also about 1-2 kg in the market.

So how long is the breeding cycle of American lobsters?

1, breeding cycle

The culture cycle of American lobster will vary according to the size of shrimp fry, culture density, feed quality and water temperature.

Generally speaking, if the water temperature is not lower than 20 degrees, it takes about 6 months for American lobsters weighing 1-2 kg to raise their own seedlings from hatching to marketing.

Of course, the greater the weight, the longer the reproductive cycle.

2. Breeding time

American lobsters can only mate for a short time after shelling.

Shelling is about 2-3 times a year in childhood and once a year in adulthood (4-7 years old).

Life expectancy is quite long. It is generally believed that this kind of lobster can live for more than 50 years, and its estimated life span can reach 100 years.

3. Survival rate

American lobsters mainly feed on fish, other small crustaceans and shellfish. Generally, American lobsters are based on the fourth larval stage of benthic organisms. The survival rate of the population under 1 year-old is slightly lower than 60%, but the survival rate of the population under 1-3 years old is over 80%, and the survival rate of group feeding is 80%, which is a good breeding effect.

4. Preventive measures

American lobsters have good metabolic ability and fast growth rate, so the water quality of shrimp ponds must be kept clean. It is best to add 15 to 20 cm of water every week to make the water quality in the shrimp pond have enough dissolved oxygen, and the transparency of the water in the shrimp pond should be controlled at about 35cm.

The tail of American lobster will curl after being touched, so when caught in the market, it can be caught in batches with cages.

The breeding cycle of American lobster is related to food, environment, water quality and molting times. Farmers can strengthen their daily management, go public as soon as possible, and get greater breeding benefits.