A Dynamic Simulation Model for Growth of Penaeid shrimps
Abstract
Bio-energetic dynamic penaeid shrimp growth model was developed from an existing
model on tilapia growth. The model was divided into 6 sub modules: (1) Moulting; (2) Feed
consumption; (3) Digestion and biosynthesis; (4) Energy metabolism; (5) Oxidation; and
(6) Growth; and was parameterized based on the literature. The model was calibrated and
validated with an independent data set.
For calibration, the best agreement between observed and simulated value for growth was
achieved when it was assumed that 14% of dietary amino acids was converted to glucose
and ratio of fat: protein for energy generation was 0.819. Calculated regression equation
and R2 were Y = 0.868X + 1.384 and 0.71, respectively, where Y is simulated and X is the
observed final shrimp weight. The Average Relative Error (ARE) was 5.64%. For
validation comparing experimental and simulated final shrimp weight, we found Y =
1.091X + 0.116, R2 = 0.97 with an ARE of 10.22%.
The model can predict general patterns of shrimp growth. The explanatory character of the
model allowed prediction of growth under a wide range of conditions. Effect of feed
nutritional quality, feeding rate, body composition, and temperature and moulting on
shrimp can be predicted well by the model, which will provide insight of interactions
among the growth and growth parameters of shrimp.
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