Freshwater lobster like fresh water, dissolved oxygen-rich waters environment, to choose ventilation to the sun, quiet environment, adequate water supply, no pollution sources, drainage and irrigation is convenient.

The area of rectangular for good, 3 acres to 5 acres is appropriate, pool water transparency to more than 40 centimeters for good, the bottom of the sandy or hard soil bottom for good, there can not be too much silt, the bottom of the pool there should be not less than 1/5 area of submerged plants.

The pond should be installed with good intake and drainage facilities, intake and drainage outlets should be set up netting, to prevent frogs, rats, snakes into the Australian freshwater lobster as well as escape.

The pond is surrounded by aquatic plants such as water plants or bromeliads, which cover an area of about 1/3 of the water surface, the bottom of the pond is well arranged with enough concealment, such as artificial nests, honeycomb PVC pipes, tiles, etc. for the shrimp to hide and roost. The area is about 1/5 of the pond area.