ESCOBAR, ANGEL MAY G.

BTVTE – 2A

FISH CULTURE
1.What should be done with turbid water due to run-off?
- The first and best line of defense in preventing off-site movement of sediment is erosion
control. The old, proven systems of mulch and seed, applied properly, can be very effective,
but turbidity will always be present in construction site runoff. PAM can be effective at
reducing this turbidity if the correct type is selected for each site and sufficient mixing is
allowed. The method for introducing PAM to runoff water can be tailored to individual sites,
but it is best accomplished when heavy sediment is removed first. Treated runoff must be
collected in a sediment trap or basin in order for the flocs to settle from the water. The use of
porous baffles and surface outlets will improve the performance of these systems
2.Discuss the value of azolla as fish feed.
- Azolla is a floating fern mostly utilized as bio- fertilizer for wetland paddy. Azolla was found
to be a very nutritive and cheap organic feed substitute for dairy cattle. Nutritive
Value. Azolla is rich in protein, almost 20-25% CP on dry weight basis. Its ability to proliferate
without inorganic nitrogen fertilization. Azolla pinnata as a fresh feed, in combination with a
food level of natural feeding, can be beneficial to fish production. Therefore, it could be an
excellent inexpensive feed for B. gonionotus. Dried and processed Azolla have been tested as
feed ingredient in a number of fish species
3.How will the water condition in the pond and the water in the container containing the
fingerlings be made similar?
- Draining and drying is done by completely draining the pond of its water and allowing it
to dry for about a week or more depending upon the weather conditions prevalent in the
locality. Pond soil should be dried every time the pond is harvested.
4.Why is it not right to fertilize the pond with chemical fertilizer when the pond water is
turbid?
- In farm ponds, a depth between 18 inches and 24 inches is ideal. If the bloom is thicker than
this, with a depth reading less than 18 inches, don't fertilize. If it is greater than 24 inches,
apply fertilizer. Pond fertilization is more art than science. Nevertheless, an understanding
about relationships among pond fertilization, phytoplankton blooms, and fish production can
improve the likelihood of success.
5.Why is sandy soil not good soil for fishpond bottom?
- These soils have large, loose particles. This leads to rapid drainage, and very sandy soils will
have great difficulty retaining enough water for a pond. Because sand settles more quickly,
however, it will drift to the bottom of a pond very rapidly, keeping the water much clearer.
6.Why are weeds not encouraged to grow in fishponds?
- Aside from being an eyesore, excessive weed growth can lead to decrease oxygen in the
water column and allow feeder fish to hide, both of which limit the survival and growth of
pond fish. Having 20% growth can be as simple as allowing a few small patches
of weeds to grow.
7.What are common pollutants for fishponds?
- Pollutants such as motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste and trash contaminate our
local streams, beaches and ocean.