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1. Choose what you want to plan

Changing between farm and hatchery clears the estimate. Copy or print a completed estimate first if you need it.

2. Build an estimate with your own quotes

All amounts are in Indian rupees (₹). Use one farm crop or one hatchery batch. Enter 0 only where a cost truly does not apply. Update every assumption with a local technician and supplier.

Shrimp pond farm

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Production & selling assumptions

Pond water area (acres, not total land)

Use the water area used for this crop, not roads, buildings or the whole land parcel.

Planned stocking (PL per m²)

PL means postlarvae: young shrimp. Ask a qualified technician to check the stocking plan; this tool does not recommend a safe density.

Assumed survival at harvest (%)

An assumption, not a prediction. Review a lower-survival case before investing.

Average harvest weight (g per shrimp)

Assumed feed conversion ratio (kg feed per kg harvest)

FCR is feed conversion ratio: kg of feed for each kg of shrimp harvested in this estimate.

Seed price (₹ per 1,000 PL)

Enter the quote for 1,000 PL, not the price for a single PL.

Feed price (₹ per kg)

Farm-gate selling price (₹ per kg)

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Your illustrative estimate

Your estimate will appear here after you calculate. No fixed investment or profit is assumed.

General planning information only, not financial, legal, engineering or veterinary advice. Costs, survival, prices and requirements vary by site and time. Verify all assumptions locally before investing. AI-assisted content; independent professional and native-language review is pending.

3. Check readiness before you pay

Tick items as you discuss them with your local team. This is a discussion checklist, not an approval or a technical inspection. Ticks reset on reload.

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Learn firstVisit working farms, ask about failed crops as well as good ones, and arrange training and a responsible on-site supervisor.Verify the siteCheck land title or lease, permitted use, seasonal water and soil tests, flood history, access, neighbours and safe intake/discharge routes before paying a deposit.Check permissionsAsk the District Fisheries Office and CAA about current requirements for this exact site, species and activity. Do not assume an existing pond or lease transfers every permission.Design for safe operationHave a qualified technician check reservoirs, water treatment, drainage, effluent handling, aeration, power backup and biosecurity before construction.Get written quotesCompare civil works, equipment, power, seed and feed quotes. Budget the full crop and a delay or crop failure; do not rely on the first harvest to pay essential bills.Check seed and health supportVerify the hatchery registration and batch records. Agree sampling, relevant laboratory tests, acclimation and a local health-support plan with a qualified technician.Agree how you will sellAsk buyers about size grades, deductions, harvest logistics, payment timing and rejection terms. A headline price is not the same as money received.Prepare daily recordsPlan water checks, feed trays, sampling, expenses, stock movements and emergency contacts. Start only when site, team, permissions and working cash are ready.

Not ready to build? Consider these first

Learn at an operating unit

Training and supervised work help you understand daily costs and failure risks before owning a production unit. Ask MPEDA or ICAR-CIBA about current training opportunities.

Compare leasing with new construction

An existing unit may reduce construction work, but inspect repairs, lease rights, debts, water access and valid permissions. It is not automatically cheaper or legally ready.

Explore support work

Record keeping, logistics or other support work may help you learn the market. Check the skills, contracts and permissions required for the exact activity; do not offer diagnosis or treatment without competence.

Questions new owners ask

How much money do I need?

There is no reliable single amount for every site. Get local quotes, enter your crop or batch assumptions, and review setup, operating cash and a failure reserve with a qualified adviser.

Is this a guaranteed profit or a bank project report?

No. This is an educational estimate. Obtain a site-specific feasibility study and a detailed project report (DPR) if your bank or authority requires one. It does not assess debt affordability or annual profit.

Can I get a loan or subsidy?

Ask the District Fisheries Office and your bank about current schemes and eligibility. Do not spend on the assumption that a loan, insurance claim or subsidy will be approved.

Can a beginner start a hatchery alone?

A hatchery needs specialised design, an experienced team, reliable utilities, health testing and strict biosecurity. Get training and an independent feasibility review before committing funds.

What can AquaGrow help with?

The planner, guides and checklists are free. AquaGrow offers digital record and workflow tools. Engineering, legal approval, funding, seed supply and clinical diagnosis are not included in this calculator. Ask us about software support for your business.

Useful next steps

Farm & hatchery problem library Feed, biomass & water-volume tools Daily record & seed-check sheets

Official references & training

Source-checked on 17 October 2026. Confirm the latest rules and local requirements directly before investing. This guide does not decide whether a site is legally eligible.