Перша в Європі книга про австралійське розведення раків: для кого вона і чому її варто прочитати
У 2025 році в Україні вийшла ексклюзивна книга, перша у своєму роді в Європі, під назвою «Технологія вирощування австралійських раків», авторами якої є провідні експерти галузі Дмитро Єзва, Павло Кутіщев та Аркадій Довженко. Це не просто посібник. Це практичний посібник для тих, хто хоче зайняти свою нішу в інноваційній галузі вирощування австралійських червоноклітинних раків (Cherax quadricarinatus).
У блозі Crawtec ми детально розповімо вам, чим ця книга особлива, чому вона стала основним методологічним джерелом для майбутніх власників фермерських господарств і як вона може допомогти вам не лише уникнути типових помилок, а й розпочати прибутковий бізнес з мінімальними ризиками.
Практичний досвід, а не теорія.
Unlike general aquaculture manuals, this book is based on the many years of experience of Ukrainian farmers and technologists. It covers not only the biology of Cherax quadricarinatus, but also business logic, budgeting, process organisation, incubation, breeding and marketing.
From choosing a plot of land to calculating the cost of feed, electricity and generators — everything is structured, clear and illustrated with examples. Everything that is usually learned the hard way — through mistakes, losses and trial and error — has already been worked out by the authors in this book.
Why Australian crayfish are not exotic, but a profitable future.
The book explains in detail why Australian red claw crayfish are the optimal object for industrial aquaculture in Ukraine:
Fast maturation (market weight in 6–12 months).
High fertility: 4 broods per year.
Taste similar to lobster — ideal for HoReCa.
Cultivation in ponds, recirculating aquaculture systems or combined systems.
Resistance to disease and undemanding conditions.
Can be farmed year-round in recirculating aquaculture systems, which means continuous income.
All this makes Cherax quadricarinatus a more profitable alternative to river crayfish, which are currently mostly poached and take 5–6 years to reach market size.
What does the book offer to beginners and experienced farmers?
For beginners, it is a step-by-step guide that helps to avoid technical and financial failures. The authors describe in detail where to start, how to calculate a budget, how to set up a recirculating aquaculture system or pond, what equipment is really needed, and what is just a fashionable ‘accessory’.
For practitioners, it provides a deep understanding of hydrochemical processes, breeding systems, combating cannibalism, and working with fry and broodstock. Even experienced farmers will find new solutions and alternative strategies in the book, including combined production models with an emphasis on keeping, growing, incubating, and marketing.
Crawtec equipment fully complies with the technology described in the book.
In the book, you will find recommendations for building a modern crayfish farm. All of the technical solutions discussed are implemented using Crawtec equipment:
Recirculating aquaculture systems for crayfish — from mini-systems to industrial installations adapted for crustaceans.
Incubators for working with larvae — stable temperature, calm environment, controlled oxygen access.
Drum and bio-purification filters that provide ideal hydrochemical conditions, as described in the sections of the book.
Pools and tanks of optimal shape and depth with anti-cannibalistic inserts — for both breeding and sorting.
Crawtec is the only manufacturer in Ukraine that not only manufactures equipment for breeding crayfish, but also cooperates with the authors of the book. This means that our recirculating aquaculture systems and filters are not only technically compatible, but also designed in accordance with the technologies described.
Who is this book for, and why should you order it today?
It will help investors assess the profitability of a project even before the first expenses.
For farmers, it will open up alternative areas of work, including year-round cultivation.
For agrarians, it will show how to combine aquaculture with hydroponics and get double income.
For educational institutions, it will serve as a textbook on one of the most promising areas of aquaculture.
If you want to start a crayfish farm from scratch or turn your farm into a profitable model, the book Australian Crayfish Farming Technology is exactly what you need to read before your first equipment purchase.
Crawtec and the book that launches successful farms.
Success in crayfish farming does not start with a pond, but with the right knowledge. This is the mission of the book — from concept to sales, from the first fry to a tonne of commercial product.
The Crawtec team will help you apply this knowledge in real life with proven equipment, experience, support, and a deep understanding of the biology of Cherax quadricarinatus.
Order the book now and build your business on the experience of those who have already walked this path.
Crawtec — modern recirculating aquaculture systems, filters, pools, incubators, and solutions for those who professionally breed Australian crayfish.
