Macrobrachium rosenbergii is commonly seen in rivers, fields, and low-saline estuaries. The prawn collected from ponds, rivers, and paddy fields is transferred to the tanks which are aerated. For fertilization, one pair Of prawn are kept in a separate tank. After mating; the eggs are laid. Spawning tanks of different sizes should be prepared with proper aeration. Temperature (240 C – 300 Q arid pH (7-8) should be maintained in the hatching tank. The eggs hatch into first and second-stage larva. Artificial feed is supplied. Young ones of 5cm length (60 days old) can be reared in fresh or slightly brackish water ponds and rice fields. Harvesting of prawns can be done twice a year.
