Monitoring the Fish Ponds

Check whether the water level drops or not and whether the water leaks or not.

Measure dissolved oxygen level, pH and water temperature at about 8-9 am.

Use a Secchi disk to check the transparency of the water.

Monitor the behavior of the fish such as swimming, feeding, aquatic respiration, etc., and occurrence of dead fish.

Also check the entry of wild fish into the pond. 

pH of water must be measured again in the afternoon around 1:30 pm and also check whether feed remains or not.

In the late evening, also check whether feed remains or not and, whether fish breathe on the water surface or not.

In the rainy season, the drain system must be checked since the pond can flood, wild fish can enter into the pond, and tilapia can escape out of the pond. 

Always be aware of the updated weather information and prepare for unusual and extreme weather conditions.