Elevia #1: Advanced Larval Nutrition for Mysis to Early Post-Larvae

The shift from Mysis to Post-Larvae marks a pivotal biological milestone in the hatchery cycle. Elevia #1 introduces a single, complete micro-diet solution built specifically for the demands of modern, high-density larval rearing.

Complete Nutritional Support for the Mysis to PL Shift

Elevia #1 is an advanced micro-diet formulated by Skretting, a global leader in aquaculture nutrition and the aquafeed division of Nutreco, specifically engineered for shrimp larvae transitioning from late Mysis to early Post-Larvae (PL) stages.

During this stage, larvae undergo a major biological transformation, shifting from passive planktonic filter-feeding to active hunting. Elevia #1 supports this critical transition with a stage-tailored particle size (100–250μm) packed with hydrolysed marine proteins, phospholipids, Calanus zooplankton, marine algae, astaxanthin, essential vitamins, and minerals. Manufactured using a proprietary low-temperature process, it preserves sensitive bio-actives while ensuring high water stability and a smooth, free-flowing product even under humid hatchery conditions.

How Elevia #1 Transforms Daily Hatchery Performance

Designed specifically to reduce operational friction in rearing tanks, Elevia #1 delivers concrete improvements across every phase of Mysis and early PL feeding:

• Zero Lipid Leaching and Foam Control: Traditional micro-diets leak unencapsulated fats into the water column, creating surface oil slicks that trap larvae and harbor harmful bacteria. Skretting’s cellular encapsulation technology locks omega-3 fatty acids inside each feed particle until consumed, keeping tanks pristine and foam-free.
• Optimal Micro-Sizing for Zero Waste: Traditional feeds with wide particle variation, forces larvae to reject under-sized and over-sized grains, which then sink and decay. Elevia #1 provides a uniform micro-granule (100–250μm) that guarantees 100% ingestion by Mysis and early PLs, preventing feed waste and maintaining optimal water quality.
• Replaces Complex Multi-Diet Regimens: Hatchery operators often spend time weighing, mixing, and balancing multiple flakes, powders, and liquid diets. Elevia #1 acts as a single, fully balanced diet that replaces complex feeding cocktails and simplifies daily hatchery labor.
• Reduces Artemia Dependence: By supplying highly digestible marine proteins and encapsulated DHA, Elevia #1 allows hatcheries to safely cut down on live Artemia counts without compromising growth rates, muscle-to-gut ratios, or final PL survival.
• Fish-Oil Free Sustainability & Biosecurity: Rather than relying on wild-caught fish oil, Elevia #1 derives its long-chain DHA entirely from sustainably cultivated microalgae and bioactive Calanus zooplankton. This provides a consistent, high-potency lipid profile while completely eliminating the risk of marine-derived pathogens.

Key Operational Advantages Over Conventional Feeds

Where conventional micro-diets struggle with fat leaching, size inconsistency, and water fouling, Elevia #1 delivers proven technical superiority:

• Tank Cleanliness & Foam
  • Conventional feeds: Oils Leached into Tank  ➔ Foam Slicks & Water Degradation
  • Elevia #1:    Encapsulated Algal DHA ➔ Zero Leaching & Clean Water Parameters
• Feed Efficiency & Water Quality
  • Conventional feeds: Particle Size Variance ➔ Uneven Consumption & Tank Pollution
  • Elevia #1:    Optimal Micro-Sizing   ➔ Complete Ingestion & Zero Feed Waste

By addressing particle size and lipid stability at the manufacturing level, Elevia #1 solves the core challenges that traditional diets cause in rearing tanks. This technical edge transforms daily feeding from a labor-intensive risk into a clean, predictable process.

Additional Technical Advantages

• Neutral Buoyancy & Water Suspension: The micro-particles are engineered to stay suspended longer in the water column, keeping feed accessible to active larvae throughout the entire tank volume rather than sinking rapidly.
• Superior Nutrient Assimilation: Hydrolysed proteins and pre-digested lipids ensure fast gut transit and rapid absorption, powering the high energy demands during molt cycles.
• No Manual Sieving Required: Unlike standard micro-powders that clump in high-humidity hatchery environments and require labor-intensive sieving, Elevia #1 micro-granules remain non-caking and ready-to-use straight from the bag.

From late Mysis to post-larval transfer, Elevia #1 delivers clean, sustainable, and complete micro-nutrition. It is engineered to give your hatchery predictable results, healthier stock, and a stronger bottom line.