• IN CASE THE POND IS TO BE POISONED
| Days | Operation |
| Day-1 | Apply fish toxicant |
| Day-2 | Apply lime |
| Day 3–4 | Rake the bottom |
| Day 7–8 | Apply organic and inorganic manures |
| Day 12–14 | Test the toxicity of water Check the abundance of natural fish food in the pond |
| Day 13–15 | Stock the pond in case the pond is ready |
• IN CASE THE POND IS TO BE DEWATERED
| Days | Operation |
| Day 1 | Dewater the pond |
| Day 2 | Apply lime |
| Day 3–11 | Allow it to dry till bottom soil cracks |
| Day 11–15 | Fill with water or wait for the rain Apply organic and inorganic manure |
| Day 18–20 | Check the abundance of fish food organisms |
| Day 20–22 | Stock the pond |
