Fish Pond Information
A fish pond is an artificial lake (reservoir, pond) intended for fish farming. In medieval times in Europe, it was typical for many monasteries and castles (small, partly self-sufficient communities) to have a fish pond.
Fish ponds are still common in Canada; Europe, especially in the Czech Republic (Rožmberk, Velké Dářko, Máchovo jezero), where common carp may be kept; in the Philippines where Milkfish, Tilapia, crabs, lobsters, Tiger shrimp, snails and others may be kept; and in East Asia, especially in Japan, where koi may be kept.
Such ponds are also being promoted in developing countries. They not only provide a source of income for small farmers from the sale of fish but can also meet irrigation needs and water for livestock.[1]
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Drainage pond outlet, Rožmberk Pond, South Bohemian Region, Czech republic |
Artificial pond stocked with pond fish |
Historic fish pond |
Star shaped fish pond, 1928 |
References
- ^ FAO, Farm ponds for water, fish and livelihoods FAO, Rome, 2009
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