【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 med pond to stay idle at least for two weeks Gently flooding the pond bottom for a few days Test the water for Temperature Dissolved oxygen content pH Turbidity Hardness Alkalinity Plankton density Test of water in relation to its source b) Training Methods Lecture and discussion on the contents Visiting fish pond and discuses on filling of water in pond and take measurement on water quality parameters Provision of summarized notesc) Training Materials Manuals / Books Hand out Fish pond Water quality kits Secchi disk Evaluation Assess the reflection of the trainees on visiting fish pond Assess the trainees knowledge on test of water and the procedures to be followed during filling ponds with water4. TASK 3. DETERMINING STOCKING RATE AND DENSITY OF FISH IN A POND Total hrs. 3 (1+2) SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: At the end of this instruction the trainee will be able to determine the appropriate stocking rate and density of fish in a pond.. Remended Contents, Training Methods and Training Materials a) Contents Factors involved in determining stocking rate and densities Species Age of fish Season during stocking Water replacement rate Types of fish culture Fish culture methods Monoculture Poly culture b) Training Methods Lecture and discussion on the content Provision of summarized notes Field visit to practice fish number counting techniques in a fish pond. Video shows on the stocking rate and density of fish in a pond Make a group discussion on fish number counting techniques c) Training Materials Books / Manual Hand out Video cassette Fish pond . Evaluation Ask the trainees to summarize the important points. Assess the reflection of the trainees on a video show Assess the group discussion and presentation on counting techniques of fish.4. TASK 4. STOCKING FISH SEEDS IN A POND Total hrs. 3 (1+2) SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: At the end of this instruction the trainee will be able to handle and transport fish seeds for stocking.. Remended Contents, Training Methods and Training Materials a) Contents Rules to apply when stocking fish The fish get enough oxygen Keep the fish from getting too warm or too cold Care that should be taken during transportation Releasing fry or fingerlings into the ponds Care for moving fry for longer distances Stocking adult fishb) Training Methods Lecture and discussion on the content Provision of summarized notes Video show on the stocking and transporting of fish seeds Make a group and practice releasing of adult or fry in to the pond c) Training Materials Books / Manuals Hand out Videocassette Fishpond. Evaluation Assess the group of trainees in a practice how to release adult or fry into the pond Ask the trainees to summarize important points of the lecture Assess the reflection of trainees on the video show. 4. TASK 5. MANAGING POND AND MAINTAINING POND PRODUCTIVITY Total hrs. 2 (1+1) SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: At the end of this instruction the trainee will be able to maintain pond and pond productivity properly. . Remended Contents, Training Methods, Training Materials a) Contents Practice routine management exercise Check the pond for leaks Clean filters Feeding Fertilizing a pond Types and source of fertilizer How fertilizer improve pond productivity Time of fertilizing Rate of fertilizingb) Training Methods Lecture and discussion on the contents Provision of summarized notes Make a group and present a report after practicing routine management exercise in a fish pond Video show on the application of fertilizer in a fish pondc) Training Materials Books / Manuals Hand out Video cassette Fish pond. Evaluation Assess the group exercise and report presentation of the trainees on practicing routine management exercise Assess the reflection of trainees on the video show4. TASK 6. IDENTIFYING FEEDS AND FEEDING OF FISH Total hrs. 4 (2+2) SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: At the end of this instruction the trainee will be able to identify the different feeds and feeding of fish.. Remended Contents, Training Methods and Training Materials a) Contents Factors envolved in feeding fish Time of feeding Amount of feeds according to Species Body weight Age Feed types and its presentation Types of natural and supplementary feeds for fish Natural feeds Planktons Worms Insects Supplementary feeds Grains House holds wastes Agro industrial by productsb) Training Methods Lecture and discussion on the content Provision of summarized notes Video show on feeding fish in a pond Make a group and discuss on the natural and supplementary feeds available in the area. c) Training Materials Books / Manual Hand out Feeds (Natural and supplementary) Video cassette. Evaluation Assess the group discussion on natural and supplementary feeds Ask some of the trainees to summarize the important point of the lecture4. TASK 7. MANAGING OF FRY AND FINGERLINGS IN A FISH POND Total hrs. 2 (1+1) SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE: At the end of this instruction the trainee will be able to manage fry and fingerlings in a fish pond. Remended Contents, Training Methods and Training Materials a) Contents Sources of fry and fingerlings Define fry and fingerlings Determine the number of seeds required in each stocking time Brood stock management Handling of fry in nursery pond Sex reversal b) Training Methods Lec