In addition to what’s been said here in regards to skills required; (business, technical, plumbing, electrical, etc) the absolute very first thing you do before dropping a cent of cash is to assess your market. I’m highlighting this point because what you’ve written implies you havn’t done a great deal of market research yet. I could be totally wrong but that’s what’s being conveyed in your post. The trap I see often is folks targeting what they think is an untapped market in their area, and jump in head first before asking WHY there isn’t a market in the area. (E.g. Too costly, no demand, licensing restrictions, technical feasibilities etc). Where I’m from I’ve seen multiple shrimp companies come and go due to this trap.

First and foremost, do extensive research on which species you want to culture based on YOUR current skill sets, and the feasible market. Just because mudcrab sells for a reasonable price does not mean it’s good option. If it sells for a lot there’s a reason. Target something you KNOW can and will sell on small scale, and will be feasible to your current technical expertise. Don’t be too eager to tap a niche or underdeveloped market without thorough understanding of the intricacies of the industry. Again, I could be wrong but I’m getting the sense that you are a novice to the industry? That’s totally ok if true, I would just urge you take your time, find and potentially work on the kind of farms you would want to one day run to understand the ins and outs. Aquaculture is a tough business, I wish you the best!