The model leveraged river tidal exchange in riverside ponds to stabilize water quality for Macrobrachium rosenbergii broodstock management and post-larval recruitment. Infrastructure included screened sluice gates for controlled inflow/outflow, sediment management, and predator exclusion, with routine monitoring of salinity, alkalinity, and plankton. By aligning tidal cycles with critical developmental windows, the system reduced aeration and pumping needs while improving survival of early life stages. The approach demonstrated a low-cost, context-specific pathway to augment local seed availability with minimal energy inputs.
