Description

Pond Management is a comprehensive approach to maintaining optimal water and soil conditions in aquaculture ponds to ensure healthy growth, high survival rates, and maximum productivity of fish and shrimp. Effective pond management focuses on controlling water quality, pond bottom health, microbial balance, and environmental stability throughout the culture cycle.

Proper pond management involves regular monitoring and control of key water parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, alkalinity, hardness, ammonia, nitrite, and organic load. The use of probiotics, zeolite, oxygen enhancers, minerals, and ammonia controllers helps maintain a balanced pond ecosystem by reducing toxic metabolites, improving water clarity, and enhancing beneficial microbial activity.

Pond bottom management is equally important and includes the breakdown of sludge, uneaten feed, and organic waste to prevent the formation of harmful gases like hydrogen sulfide. Healthy pond soil promotes nutrient recycling, supports plankton growth, and stabilizes water quality.

Good pond management practices reduce stress, lower disease incidence, improve feed conversion efficiency, and promote uniform growth. By integrating biological, nutritional, and environmental management strategies, effective pond management supports sustainable aquaculture, higher yields, and improved profitability for farmers.