Fish feeding in the pond
On the sites of country houses, reservoirs are often equipped. Freshwater fish in such ponds does not have an adequate food supply. It needs to be fed artificially in order for the fish population to constantly increase.
Fish farming is the most profitable type of farming. If in animal husbandry to obtain 1 kg of meat it is necessary to spend 10 kg of feed, that is, the ratio is 1:10, then in fish farming this figure is 1: 3.
Feed the fish in doses, otherwise the excess feed that the fish did not eat will turn sour. This will lead to water pollution in the pond and oxygen starvation of its inhabitants. The immunity of the fish will decrease, so the risk of infectious diseases affecting the livestock will increase.
An ecosystem should be established in the pond. It is not advisable to scatter food over the surface of the reservoir. In order to control the feed intake of fish, you need to make feeders and enter a feeding schedule.
Fish feeder
The fish feeder is a float with feed containers. It can be crafted out of wood or a plastic canister. To do this, you need to cut the plastic container into two parts or make a box out of the boards.
A wooden handle is attached to the container so that the feeder can be moved around the pond. Better to make two separate sections for different types of feed.
The feeder is immersed in water. You can use brick as a load. For immersion under water at different depths, it is necessary to use weights of different weights. The feeder is tied to the shore of the pond so that you can raise it to the surface of the water and add food.
Feeding schedule
In order for the fish to gain more weight, enter a feeding schedule. Refill the trough at a specific time. It is better to do this in the evening or early in the morning.
Adjust the amount of feed. Fill the pan completely on the first day. If the fish does not have time to eat food in a day, reduce the portion.
Different types of fish prefer different foods. Can be used:
- semolina;
- bran;
- corn;
- wheat.
Meat and bone meal can also be added to the feed. For weight gain and the formation of a fat layer, the fish are transferred to compound feed. Thanks to this feeding, she will prepare for the winter.
The compound feed continues to be given in the spring for a month so that the weakened fish will recover from the winter. Then you can pour the steamed grain back into the feeder.