CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How long does it take to farm king crabs?

1. How long does it take to farm king crabs?

It takes more than a year for a small king crab to grow to the size we see on the table. The Alaskan king crab is a large deep-sea cold-water crab. The diameter of the king crab's carapace, that is, the shell, can reach 30cm. The king crab is covered with hard small ridges all over its body, and it looks very tough. The walking legs on both sides are nearly 1.8m long when fully extended. In addition to the chest, it is the legs. Because of its strong long legs, it is the only crab that can crawl horizontally and walk vertically.

2. How to raise baby king crabs?

Baby king crabs can be raised in pots with fine sand or small stones spread on the bottom of the pot, and the water level should be controlled at half of their body height.

When feeding crab larvae, you can feed them egg yolks, red nematodes, small fish and shrimps, and a small amount of animal offal. Proper exposure to the sun can also promote the growth of crab larvae, but avoid direct sunlight.

3. How to raise king crabs to give birth to babies?

King crabs can only give birth to babies through internal fertilization. They breed from April to June every year. Therefore, male and female crabs must be placed together during the estrus period. Only in this way can they have a chance to give birth to babies.

4. Where in China can king crabs be farmed?

The place where king crabs are farmed in China is Hunchun, Jilin, which is the largest temporary king crab breeding base in China. King crabs cannot be farmed artificially. King crabs are mainly distributed in cold waters and belong to deep-sea crabs. They live in the deep sea at a depth of 850 meters, with a water temperature of 2-5 degrees. This environment cannot be artificially simulated at present. The king crabs on the market are caught by fishermen at sea.

5. How are king crabs artificially cultivated in the country?

Since king crabs live in cold water areas at a depth of 400-800 meters, it is difficult to breed them artificially. The king crabs currently sold on the market are basically caught by fishermen. The water temperature of the king crabs in the hotel is kept below 10 degrees in summer and around 15 degrees in winter, with a salinity of 24-26 degrees, and the water is changed about once a month.