Shrimp farming success depends on efficient stocking methods and careful early-stage management. Farmers adopt diverse stocking systems, including nursery ponds, rearing ponds and biofloc tanks, tailored to their operational scale. The first 20 days are pivotal, with practices like optimized feeding schedules, aeration and continuous monitoring ensuring seed survival and growth. These strategies minimize mortality and disease risks, creating a strong foundation for sustainable and profitable shrimp farming. This article explores the stocking practices and the management of shrimp seeds followed in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts.