Several species have been used including Lessonia variegata Pterocladia sp. and Ulva lactuca, however research has shown that pāua will eat most seaweed species. The pāua are considered adults around 6 cm (2") in size and are then fed on a meal based diet until they are ready for processing and sale.
Various species have been employed, including Lessonia variegata, Pterocladia sp., and Ulva lactuca, but research indicates that pāua will consume most seaweed types. Pāua are considered adults at around 6 cm (2 inches) in size and then fed a diet of prepared food until they are ready for processing and sale.