author(s)
Nesara KM and Anand Prasad Paturi

abstract
The freshwater prawn and marine shrimps are the most important species cultured all over the world. These species are perking up due to their higher growth efficiency and commercially consumer’s preferred species. The main source of nutrients required by these species is almost similar to that of each other. In the nutrient levels check both prawn and shrimp protein requirement level should be more than 30% for their better growth and survival. Like all aquatic animals, prawn and shrimps both require nutritive supplements such as protein (amino acids), lipids (essential fatty acids), energy sources (lipids, protein, and carbohydrates), vitamins and minerals in an optimal level for their daily metabolism. In the acceptable levels nutrients studies are been performed and designed for the feeding purposes. The current review article compiles the levels of nutrient supplements which are recommended in specific to Macrobrachium rosenbergii and marine shrimps.