Aquaculture Engineering (2+1)

Lay out planning of aquafarm - Classification - Nursing ponds

Unit 4- Layout planning of fish ponds

Classification of ponds based on culture

Nursing ponds
Nursery ponds are small and shallow depth. These ponds are used for raising spawn to fry stage (4-5 mm to 20-30mm). Generally 5 % of total area will be allotted for these ponds. Usually 0.02 to 0.06 hectare area is to be provided. The depth of pond ranges between 0.75 to 1 m.