Aquaculture Engineering (2+1)

Lay out planning of aquafarm - Classification - Rearing ponds

Unit 4- Layout planning of fish ponds

Classification of ponds based on culture

Rearing ponds

Rearing ponds are used for growing of fry to finger lings, size (20 -30 mm to 50 -60 mm). Generally 20 % of total area will be allotted for these ponds. Usually 0.06 hectare to 0.12 hectare area is to be used. Depth of rearing ponds ranged between 1.0 to 2 m.