Like I have discussed in my former video where I analysed the different types of ponds we have and as a fish farmer you should know the type of pond you will be using for your fish and the capacity at which you can stock them.
We have the plastic tanks, concrete ponds, tarpaulin ponds and the earthen ponds. So you can make a choice out of these ponds depending on your financial situation or whichever you deem suitable for your farming system.
My experience
Today I am showing my experience at a farm with earthen ponds and it’s all about harvesting the fishes in the ponds. Harvesting serves two purposes and that’s to prepare the farm for a new set of fish and also to bring a smile to the face of the farmer.
We had no choice but to enter the pond. It was so dip but due to the dry season we are presently, some of the water has dried away leaving just a few.
First off, we dragged the fish with a big net, someone holding it at both ends and occupying both sides of the pond before dragging forward.
Afterwards, we had to drain the water to make it clear and easier to pick the remaining fish in the pond. Using a pump. The pump takes In pressure to the machine and then exhausts it out through the other side after priming it. It really made the work so easy and faster. Within a short time we were done.
At the end the fish were weighed and we bought the amount we needed from the farm manager and then left our home. The experience was nothing but fun filled.
