Pond Preparation for Fish Farming
Proper pond preparation is crucial for successful fish farming. Here are the key steps:Remove all unwanted vegetation and weedsApply lime at 250-500 kg/acre to adjust pHFill pond with clean waterApply...
Practical tips and advice for successful fish farming
Monthly pond management calendar issued by the Department of Fisheries, Punjab.
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Follow the Department of Fisheries, Punjab grow-out and nursery pond calendar to keep ponds productive around the year. Each month highlights focused actions for pond preparation, fertilization, stocking, feeding, and harvesting so farmers can stay on top of seasonal cycles.
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Grow-out pond
Drain the pond completely and expose the bottom to the sun so cracks appear. The process kills pathogens and unwanted fauna.
Nursery pond
Maintain the required water depth to keep overwintered fry stress-free.
Grow-out pond
Plough or till the pond bottom to smoothen the surface and broadcast well-decomposed organic manure evenly.
Nursery pond
Keep water level steady and prepare for the next stocking.
Grow-out pond
Fill the pond, apply inorganic fertilisers (urea + single super phosphate) and mix thoroughly so nutrients distribute evenly.
Nursery pond
Transfer well-grown fingerlings to grow-out ponds for fattening.
Grow-out pond
Maintain water depth and monitor pH, alkalinity, and temperature as the weather shifts to early summer.
Nursery pond
Drain, dry, and prepare the nursery for the next fry cycle.
Grow-out pond
Hold optimum depth (4–5 ft), provide shading if required, and keep dissolved oxygen above 5 ppm.
Nursery pond
Till the pond bottom again and broadcast organic manure to rebuild primary productivity.
Grow-out pond
Continue water depth management and adjust feeding according to biomass.
Nursery pond
Apply inorganic fertilisers to boost plankton bloom before heavy monsoon showers.
Grow-out pond
Monitor rainwater inflow, maintain water depth, and ensure dykes remain intact.
Nursery pond
Stock Rohu, Mori, and Thaila fry; maintain water depth and aeration.
Grow-out pond
Continue water quality monitoring and provide supplementary feed twice a day.
Nursery pond
Maintain depth and top up fertilisers as per requirement to sustain plankton.
Grow-out pond
Hold depth and keep watch on dissolved oxygen, especially after cloudy days.
Nursery pond
Maintain water level and fertiliser dose to support fingerling growth.
Grow-out pond
Prepare for partial harvests; keep depth stable to avoid stress shocks.
Nursery pond
Maintain water depth and apply fertiliser doses as needed.
Grow-out pond
Begin seine net harvests, grade marketable fish, and plan marketing logistics.
Nursery pond
Maintain water depth; prepare to overwinter surplus fingerlings.
Grow-out pond
Complete final harvest, drain the pond fully, and record yield data for next season.
Nursery pond
Hold water depth and monitor fry health through the cold spell.
Expert guidance
Proper pond preparation is crucial for successful fish farming. Here are the key steps:Remove all unwanted vegetation and weedsApply lime at 250-500 kg/acre to adjust pHFill pond with clean waterApply...
Steps for Pond Preparation: Clear the pond of weeds and debris Drain and dry the pond completely Apply...
Water Quality Parameters: pH: 6.5-8.5 (optimal: 7.0-8.0) Dissolved Oxygen: >5 mg/L Temperature: 25-30°C...
Feeding Guidelines:Feed 2-3 times dailyUse quality feedMonitor feeding response
Prevention Tips:Maintain water qualityQuarantine new fishRegular health checks
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