A Systematic Review of Aquamimicry and Biofloc Technologies in White Leg Shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) Aquaculture

ABSTRACT The growing global emphasis on sustainable aquaculture has driven the adoption of innovative farming approaches, including aquamimicry and biofloc technology (BFT), for the culture of whiteleg shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ). The sector faces persistent challenges, including declining water quality, dependence on commercial feed, high production costs and fluctuating survival rates. As demand grows for eco‐efficient culture systems, aquamimicry and BFT have emerged as promising alternatives due to their capacity for nutrient recycling, natural food production and reduced environmental impact. A systematic literature search was conducted in Scopus and PubMed databases for peer‐reviewed articles published between 2013 and 2025. Studies were screened using predefined inclusion criteria, and the review process followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses) guidelines. The study presents a comparative assessment of growth performance, proximate composition of L. vannamei , microbial load variation and key water quality indicators under different culture systems. Weighted mean analysis of the included studies showed survival rates of 86.77 ± 13.83% ( n = 9) for aquamimicry and 83.62 ± 12.97% ( n = 22) for BFT, while FCR averaged 1.63 ± 0.63 and 1.59 ± 0.46, respectively. Effect size analysis indicated small differences between systems with no statistically significant variation ( p > 0.05). In contrast, overall biomass yield was greater in the BFT system. The findings highlight the need for further research integrating emerging monitoring tools and management technologies to improve system efficiency and sustainability. The strategic adoption of aquamimicry and BFT offers a promising pathway to reduce production costs, improve productivity and strengthen environmental resilience in L. vannamei aquaculture.