CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to grow salmon in ponds

Table of Contents: Can I farm my own salmon? 1. Of course I can. : Can salmon be farmed in freshwater? 1. Salmon can be farmed in freshwater, but in a closed circulation system. : How do I build a fish pond in my backyard? 1. Dig the pond in a low area where water easily accumulates. 2. Lay masonry sand, geotextiles, and pond liners. 3. Let the water flow gently over the plastic sheet to fill the pond. : Do I need to test the water quality of my pond? 1. Yes, the pH of the water must be balanced. : Do I need to oxygenate my backyard fish pond? 1. You need to provide at least 1 oxygen supply to the pond. : How do I introduce salmon to my fish pond? 1. Place the purchased salmon into the fish pond along with the water. : How do I feed salmon in my fish pond? 1. Feed the salmon on time, but don't feed them too much. : How long does it take to harvest salmon from farming? 1. It takes 2 years for salmon to grow to their full size. : How to ensure the sustainability of salmon farming in fish ponds? 1. Let the salmon reproduce on their own and don't overfish. Who doesn't like salmon? It's delicious and healthy! It's also easy to farm salmon yourself. All you need is a well-structured fish pond in your backyard to ensure a steady supply of salmon. Here are answers to some common questions about farming salmon in ponds.

: Can I farm my own salmon?

Of course you can. Just like growing vegetables, you can grow salmon in your backyard. Just create a healthy environment, introduce the salmon, and feed them. Once they are fully grown, you can harvest them at any time. Just like growing vegetables requires maintenance, a backyard salmon pond also requires regular inspection and maintenance.

: Can salmon be farmed in fresh water?

1. Salmon can be farmed in freshwater, but a closed circulation system is required. Wild salmon usually live in saltwater, but return to freshwater once a year to breed and spawn. Salmon farmed in net enclosures in open water are often attacked by sea lice, so farming in freshwater tanks or systems can prevent salmon from escaping and prevent sea lice infestation. Many advances have been made in freshwater salmon farming, including the development of feed with a low proportion of marine ingredients, which has achieved sustainable development of salmon farming.

Selective breeding can also produce salmon strains that can thrive in freshwater environments.

: How to build a fish pond in the backyard?

1. Dig a pond in a low area where water tends to accumulate. Look in your backyard and find a place where water accumulates after rain. This is the low point in your backyard. Draw the size and shape of the pond as a reference. Use a shovel, hire a contractor, or rent an excavator or trencher to dig the pond yourself. Part of it must be 2.4-3 meters deep so that the salmon have a cool place to hide when necessary. No matter how big your pond is, 5-10% of the area must be dug to at least 2.4 meters deep to provide enough space and oxygen for the salmon.

If you have no experience with this type of earthwork, you can hire a contractor who has all the necessary tools and machinery.

Before digging a pond, be sure to contact your local utility company to confirm that there are no power lines or water pipes buried in your backyard. If you live in the United States, you can call 811 for more information.

2. Lay the masonry sand, geotextile and pond liner. Masonry sand is an ultra-fine concrete sand that creates a soft bottom for the liner to be laid later. Start by spreading an even layer of sand across the entire bottom of the pond. Then, lay the geotextile over the sand. Finally, lay the rubber liner over the geotextile, which will make the pond less likely to leak. The pond liner, geotextile and sand help prevent water from running off and keep the bottom of the pond flat. The geotextile also helps protect the rubber liner.

Try to flatten the liner on the bottom of the pond as much as possible; the water you fill it with will hold it in place.

3. Let the water flow gently through the plastic sheet to fill the pond. Filling the pond directly with water from a hose can easily cause soil erosion and create a hole in the soil and sand under the liner. Lay a plastic sheet over the pond and place the hose on it so that the water flows gently into the pond. Once the pond is filled with water, the plastic sheet and hose can be removed.

: Do you need to test your pond water quality?

, the pH of the water must be balanced. Testing the water quality is also simple. Purchase a simple home water quality testing kit, collect a water sample, and compare the color on the test paper and the color chart to interpret the results. The ideal pH is close to 7. If you need to raise or lower the pH of the water, there are many products on the market that can be added to the water to adjust the pH. Water with a pH that is too high or too low may cause salmon to not survive.

If you want to use natural products, crushed coral can raise the pH, while underground wood or limestone can lower it.

: Need to oxygenate your backyard fish pond?

You need to provide at least one way to oxygenate your pond. Salmon and trout living in streams require clear, oxygenated water. You can install fountains, artificial waterfalls, aquatic recirculation systems, or other water features to oxygenate the water flowing into your pond. You can also oxygenate your pond by directing a steady flow of water from a nearby water source through pipes or ditches.

: How to introduce salmon into fish ponds?

1. Place the salmon and water in the pond. You can buy juvenile and adult salmon at local salmon farms or online. They will be delivered to your home in a plastic bag or container with water. Place the container directly into the pond so that the water temperature in both places can gradually become the same. Then open the container and release the salmon and water into the pond so that it will be easier for it to adjust to the surrounding water. Leave the container in the water for about 15-30 minutes to adjust the water temperature.

It is much easier to directly raise juvenile or adult salmon than to buy fish eggs and wait for the salmon to hatch.

: How to feed salmon in the fish pond?

Feed your salmon regularly, but don't overfeed them. High-end salmon feeds provide excellent nutrition for your pond salmon. Check the package instructions to determine how much to feed based on the number of salmon in your pond. Be careful not to overfeed, which can cause bacterial and fungal problems.

: How long does it take to harvest farmed salmon?

, It takes salmon 2 years to grow to full size. How long you have to wait before you can catch your backyard salmon depends on how big the salmon were when you first introduced them. If you started with eggs, it will take about 2 years for the salmon to grow to adult size. If you introduced adult salmon directly, you can harvest them now! After 2 years, the salmon in the pond will be about 50 cm long.

: How to ensure the sustainable development of salmon farming in fish ponds?

, let the salmon reproduce on their own and don't overfish. As long as you don't catch all the salmon in the pond at once, they will reproduce, lay eggs, and grow more salmon! Take good care of the salmon, feed them on time, and catch a fish occasionally when you want to eat, so that the pond can give you a continuous supply of fresh salmon.

Tip: Test the pH of your water regularly. Any fluctuations could be life-threatening for your salmon.

Be warned that local governments may have regulations or laws regarding keeping fish in backyard ponds. It is best to double check with them to make sure you are not breaking the rules.