On-farm trials compared commonly available wet feeds for Scylla serrata fattening in brackish ponds using pens/cages under farmer conditions. Performance metrics included specific growth rate, carapace gain, feed conversion, survival, and partial budgeting for cost-effectiveness. The evaluation identified practical feed options that balanced growth performance with local availability and handling, reducing dependence on costly commercial inputs. Resulting advisories emphasized feed quality, rationing, and water management to minimize waste and maintain pond health.
