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.
Several species of seaweed have been used to feed pāua, including Lessonia variegata, Pterocladia sp., and Ulva lactuca. However, research shows that pāua will eat most types of seaweed. Pāua reach maturity at around 6 cm (2 inches) in size and are then fed a prepared food diet before being processed for sale.