Grow-out catfish production........ part two

Sequel to the part one we spoke about concrete ponds and its different types of operation..Now we will be talking about;

EARTHEN PONDS
PLASTIC PONDS
TARPAULIN POND/WOODEN POND


EARTHEN PONDS:

Earthen ponds is the oldest form of pond culture system, this pond type is limited to areas where there is clay soil and underground water body.. In essence this type of pond is best sited in swampy areas, were there is fresh water source, whose sand is solid enough to construct the dyke..it could be sited on a slop or flat land with clay soil and fresh water source..

The major problem of this type is security, if fencing or security is not employed, you may loose your investment and sorting is very cumbersome. However, it is a bit cheaper to construct, possible of a large stocking capacity, fish growth is very rapid and size bigger, profitability higher and environment is more conducive for aquaculture.. However stocking density is very low between 5-10 fish per square meter..



PLASTIC PONDS

Farmers that do not have land or stay in a rented apartment can get a plastic fish tank. As long as you have a drainage where you channel the waste water, as seen in the first picture..


TARPAULIN POND/WOODEN POND

This pond culture are made up of tarpaulin, they are easily moved from one location to the other just like the plastic pond..

Having analysed the various fish pond system, i hereby advise tat before you consider which type to operate, the following must be taken into consideration;

Size of your investment/operation
If u want to do it full time or part time
What basic resources do you have in place.