Fish Farming

Prepared by : Jade V. Villareal

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CULTURE

1. A Good site2. Quality Seedlings3. Good Water Quality4. Appropriate Feeds and Feeding Management

5. An Intelligent and Industrous Farmer

3 Factors that work together to make a good site for a fish pond:

1. Water supply

2. Soil

3. Topography

Water Supply is the most important factor in selecting a siteWhy?

Fish depends upon water for all their needs

BreatheEatGrowReproduse

Water Sources

SeaRainfallRun-offNatura waterSpringsWells

Quality watr must be available at all times and in adequate supply.

SoilThe soil of the pond must be able to hold water.

It also contributes to te fertility of the water because of the nutrients it contains.

Topography

Topography is a word used to describe the shape of the land- whether it is flat or hilly, upland or lowland, etc.

The topography of the land determines the kind of pond which can be built.

The most useful topography for fish ponds is that which allows the farmer to fill and drain ponds using gravity.

What makes a good FISH seed for stocking ?

Healthy

Uniform in size

Right size

When is the quality of water considered good?

If it promotes faster growth and high survival of fish.

How to improve/ maintain good water quality?Fertilization and Liming

Regular water exchange

Maintain ideal water depth

What are the nutrients required by the fish?

ProteinCarbohydratesLipidsVitaminsMinerals

Types of feeding

Natural food

Supplemental

Complete

The nutritional value of different artificial feeds depends on the palatability, digestibility and nutrients composition.

The nutrient composition of the feeds should be tailored to the requirement of the fish to be fed.

The farmer requires

Commonsense

Initiative

Hardwork

Steps in the Culture1. Pond Preparation2. Water Culture3. Stocking4. Feeding Management5. Water Quality Management6. Sampling7. Harvest

Thank you !