Credit: Indian fish farmers and G. Venkata Raju (India) Pond construction by manual labour has been stopped. Earth work is undertaken by bulldozers and tractors. Bulldozers are used in the case of large scale excavations whereas tractors are used for the projects requiring the earth work not more than 200 ha generally. However, finishing work will …
Tag: pond construction
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Mar 19 2012
Pond construction and establishing a harvest ditch (Egypt) – Video
Credit of the video: El-Sadig Arbab Hagar (Sudan); description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Looking at the fish farm size in Egypt and so pond size, using the machinery in pond construction is the practical option. The intensification level of farming practices greatly influence the size of fish pond. A pond of a hectar or slightly …
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Dec 16 2011
Construction of a fish pond in Angola (in Spanish)
Credit: Fredy Konda (Angola) Construccion de estanques de engorda, em el proyecto experimental de piscultura de la provincia de Malange Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture or more. This is expected and …
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Nov 17 2011
Gravel filter in earthen fish pond (Egypt)
Mechanisms used in filtering water will depend on potential usage of water. This photo shows a type of gravel filters whereas filtered water is used in tilapia hatchery as well as for landscaping. This filter is located in 1000-m2 earthen pond. The filter is established above concrete base. The outer dimension of the filter is …
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Nov 14 2011
Fish harvesting facilities in earthen ponds (harvest ditch) in Egypt
Fish harvest in earthen ponds is significantly facilitated by establishing harvest ditches. In addition to facilitating fish harvest, ditches help in drying pond bottom. Depending on pond size and the slope of pond bottom, placing harvest ditches are determined. Ditches could be peripheral especially in large ponds or central in smaller ponds. Establishing harvest ditches …
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Nov 13 2011
Fish harvesting facilities in earthen ponds (catch pond) in Egypt
Fish harvesting in earthen ponds especially in large ponds is a significant task. Catch ponds are recommended to carry out efficient fish harvesting. For a 4-ha fish pond, a catch pond of the following dimensions will be sufficient; 2.5 m high, 10-m long, and 2-m wide. Catch pond should have a rocky bottom and sides. The …
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Nov 11 2011
Verificacion de construccion de estanques control de niveles (Paraguay) – in Spanish
Credit: David Martin Sykora (Paraguay). Verificacion de construccion de estanques control de niveles Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture or more. This will be appreciated.
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Nov 07 2011
Bottom draining of fish pond water (Egypt)
The most effective way of exchanging water is to first drain the desired amount of the water from the pond bottom. This effectively removes the poorest quality water and detritus which accumulates at the bottom of the pond. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we …
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