Availability of power source
Electricity is essential to provide the necessary power to run equipment and other life support systems in the hatchery. Although some marine pumps and aerators can be driven directly by handy generators, the shrimp hatchery can therefore be operated in areas without electricity supply. However, it is more economical to operate it in areas where there is a reliable source of electricity. Installation of an on-site standby generator is absolutely necessary especially in areas where there are frequent lengthy power failures and fluctuations (Kungvankij et al., 1986).