This document outlines 10 steps for preparing a fish pond, including draining the pond, eliminating predators and weeds, repairing dikes and pipes, screening water sources, liming the pond, and fertilizing to promote natural food growth for stocked fish.

1. FISH POND
is a controlled pond, artificial lake,
or reservoir that is stocked with
fish and is used in aquaculture for
fish farming, or is used for
recreational fishing or for
ornamental purposes.

2. Step 1. Draining.

3. Step 2.
Elimination of Fish Predators and
Nuisance Weeds

6. Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes)

7. Step 3. Pond Harrowing.

8. Step 4. Pond Drying

9. Step 5.
Repair of Dikes, Water Inlet and
Outlet Canals/Pipes.

10. Step 6.
Vegetating Top of Dikes.
-Plant vegetables or non-aggressive
grasses on dikes to prevent erosion
and avoid turbidity during adverse
weather.

11. Step 7
Screening Water Canals/Pipes
(Supply and Drainage).
Screen water supply and drainage canals/pipes
using fine mesh screen (24 holes per 2.5 cm) to
prevent the entry of unwanted fish.

16. Step 8. Liming.

18. Step 9. Initial Filling of Water

19. Step 10
Pond Fertilization to promote
the growth of natural food.