Great Potential of Freshwater Lobster Cultivation
Freshwater lobster is a potential commodity, but it is rather difficult to cultivate. The market potential for freshwater crayfish cultivation is large. Cultivators must be connected so that the quality, quantity and continuity of the product is guaranteed. Freshwater crayfish (LAT) is actually an alternative commodity to meet the needs of saltwater or sea crayfish, even so the selling price is still tempting and don’t forget to visit our page to get other important information by visit us
As of April 2022, selling prices for 6–7 inch lobsters will be up to $20 per head on the export market. One of the countries that often become export destinations is Singapore. Lobsters sent to this neighboring country must be free from white spot syndrome virus (WSSV).
Until now, the demand for LAT in the export market has not been fulfilled. Malaysia and Singapore usually ask for 21 tons of lobster every month. Most buyers require a minimum 7-inch LAT. The criteria for lobsters to be exported are the same as those requested by the hotel. Meanwhile, restaurants prefer 4-inch LAT.
According to a related source, the freshwater crayfish cultivator in Klaten Regency, Central Java, Gema Paku Bumi, S.Sc., M.Sc., said that until now the lobster production capacity has not met demand. Currently, Gema is only able to produce 100 kg of LAT per month. As much as 50 kg of lobster has been completely absorbed by consumers around Klaten and Yogyakarta. The remainder has been sold out to restaurants and colleagues.
Gema sells LAT at Rp 170,000 per kg. According to him, selling LAT can provide a profit of 50% of the selling price. Lobsters weighing 50 grams and 4 inches long produced from their cultivation sites are sold as processed raw materials in restaurants.
Gema assesses that freshwater crayfish cultivation is actually suitable for development in urban areas using tarpaulin tubs. For a pond of 1 m2, 10 LAT can be filled.
However, cultivating freshwater crayfish tends to be more difficult than cultivating groupers. Farmers must provide an ecosystem that resembles their natural habitat, both space, water and food. There are many things that need to be considered by cultivators who are starting to be interested in crayfish cultivation in order to successfully experience the sweet benefits.
