Facilitators-Handbook-For-Permaculture

Workshop Module 11: Aquaculture 315

Field activity : Pond construction (Aquaculture Ex. 2)

Method   :  Participatory   field   activity

Tools : See exercise below

References : PC Book MOD 11 - Aquaculture

Objective    :  Participants    practice    making  a   functional  fishpond

Preparation

Ensure that all the tools and materials needed for the following are on hand.

Step 1 - Mark out the location

• Together with the participants go to the demonstration site.


• Based on the designs completed in the previous exercise, together choose the
  fishponds to make - the number of fishponds that are made will depend on the
  number of participants, and the time and tools available.


• Mark out the complete site, including all fishponds, water inflow and outflow,
  and any extra components such as gardens, animal houses, swales, etc.

Step 2 - Make the ponds

• The participants can divide themselves into groups to each complete a section
  of the fish ponds as follows:
  
  
  • Inflow.
  
  
  • Outflow.
  
  
  • Drainage pipe.
  
  
  • Extra components.
  
  
  
  


• Follow the instructions for making fish ponds in PC Book MOD 11 - Aquaculture.


• Note: This exercise will require a lot of physical labour and the participants
  groups can to take turns working and resting.

Step 2 - Finishing the ponds

• Line the fishponds with clay and fresh manure to help seal the pond.


• If necessary, add lime but remember that if lime is added, the ponds must settle
  for 3 days before other manure, leaves, water plants, and fish are added.


• Add the water.

Review and feedback

Review the results of each workgroup’s construction with all of the participants and
discuss the functions and benefits of the different system. Answer any questions.

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