Tiger Prawn or Penaeus Monodon is second most commercial prawn species after White Prawn. It is naturally found in Indo-pacific, eastern pacific, northern Australia and throughout the South East Asia. It is farmed mostly in seawater.
Like other seawater prawn farming, this too has same way of farming at small, medium or large scale. Common points like location of pond, soil and water quality must be observed. Timely, water must be treated with bacteria to keep the oxygen concentration at a good level, which can support the life in the water. Latest equipments and tools at farm will be a great help to maneuver the whole process of farming Tiger Prawn. All the products and feeds should be organic to secure the environment duties with good profit. It is never a bad idea to consult a professional before starting out, which will eliminate silly mistakes and will help you build a good solid business with bright future. As it is the second largest selling prawns, the financial benefits are promising.
Tiger prawn has as many health benefits as white prawn or any other seafood. Primarily, it is packed with the protein, helping our body tissues to become stronger than ever. Secondarily, it boosts our immune system and nurtures our nervous system. Above all, eating Tiger prawn will increase our metabolism resulting in better digestion and better health. It also helps us to beat the blues. So, instead of taking an anti-depressant just eat some Tiger prawn and you will be in a better state of mind.