AQUATIC PLANTS CONTROLE AND IMPORTANTS IN FISH FARMING

Aquatic plants supply oxygen,
provide cover and can be food
for insects that are eaten by the
fish. Plants protect shore lines
from wave erosion and serve as
feeding and nesting habitat for water fowl. Aquatic plants are
desirable and beneficial to fish
communities but can cause
problems with fishing by
interfering with angler access .
Fish function better when aquatic plants cover 20% to
30% of the pond surface during
the summer. Plant densities
greater than 30% can cause fish
kills. Aquatic plants can be
controlled by manual, chemical, and biological methods. Manual
control refers to physically
pulling, raking, cutting,
digging, shading, or mowing
nuisance plants and should be
d one in the spring when the plants are first emerging.
Chemical treatments can be
very effective in controlling
vegetation in small areas of a
pond such as swimming areas or
boat ramps. Stocking triploid grass carp is the most effective
long term control for aquatic
plants. The best way to prevent
aquatic plant problems is
proper pond construction.
Shoreline depths of 2 to 3 feet with bank slope ratios of 3:1 are
ideal. Call 08032861326 for consultancy and help.

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