Shrimp is an omnivore with a wide range of food sources. In the natural environment, plankton, algae, cyanobacteria, diatoms and organic residues in water are the main foods. These foods provide nutrition for the growth of shrimp.
Under the condition of artificial culture, the feed types of shrimp are more abundant. It can feed special feeds such as fine rice bran, steamed bread residue, bread residue, fly maggots, fresh minced fish, earthworms, etc. Shrimp also likes to eat aquatic insects, such as chironomid larvae, but it needs to be crushed before feeding. These feeds are rich in protein and nutrition, which is helpful for the healthy growth of shrimp.