Theory question 107
Fisheries and Aquaculture(a) Describe five factors required for establishing a fish pond.
(b) Enumerate six management practices for maintaining high fish yield.
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Model answer
(a) Any five: reliable water supply; suitable soil that holds water (clay/loam); gentle topography for draining and filling; good water quality (pH, oxygen, free from pollution); accessibility/nearness to market; availability of fingerlings and feed; security; land tenure/cost
(b) Any six: stocking at the right density; regular feeding with good feed; fertilising/liming the pond; controlling water level and quality; controlling weeds and predators; disease and parasite control; harvesting at the right time; repairing dykes and screens
Explanation
Factors are about choosing the site; practices are about running the pond.