Nature

Water
Marine species could thrive in a range of temperatures from cool to warm. Farmed shrimp, on the other hand, grow better in tropical climates such as Thailand's. Shrimp, in general, are particularly sensitive to low concentrations of dissolved oxygen in the water. Poor water quality affect their development and survival. The tolerance for salt appears to vary among species but high salinities tend to be more harmful than lower levels.

Soil
For shrimp farming, soil is an important factor.If the quality soil is not good enough, cultivation will be affected. Soil that is too sandy (sand up to 80 % or more) will not hold up as a dam for pond water. Soil that contains a lot of organic substances will putrefy with time as the substances decompose and poison the soil. The most appropriate soil to raise shrimp in, especially Black Tiger is sandy soil with a pH level of around 6.5 - 8.5.

One simple technique to test soil quality is to collect samples from the surface up to a depth of about 1 meter. If the soil is yellow, there is more acid than necessary and improving soil quality may be difficult. If the soil is red and gray, the soil can be enhanced and used for raising shrimps.