10. TAKING CARE OF YOUR POND
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(270) You must take care of your pond every day when you take food to your fish. (271) Make sure the pond remains full of water. (272) Make sure the screens are in place so that your fish cannot get away. |
(273) Do not let weeds cover more than one quarter of the surface. If there are too many weeds, clean your pond. Cut the weeds and grass on the banks of the pond. (274) Be sure the water is not leaking through the banks. If you find leaks repair them right away with good soil. (275) Get rid of birds, frogs, turtles, rats and snakes. They can hurt your fish. |
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(276) Do not let large animals such as cows, buffalo, horses or donkeys graze on the banks of your pond. They are too heavy and may break the banks down. |
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(277) But you may let smaller animals such as goats and sheep graze on the banks and keep them clean. (278) Do not use your pond, your pond water source or your water supply ditch for bathing or for washing clothes, dishes or cooking pots. |
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(279) Do not plant big trees near your pond. If there are already big trees there, cut any branches that hang over the pond. The water in your pond may not turn green enough if your pond is in the shade. |
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Summary
YOU HAVE LEARNED HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR POND
Every day check the water level and screens
Keep water weeds under control
Cut the grass on the banks regularly
Repair any water leaks immediately
Get rid of fish-eating animals
Keep cattle and other heavy animals away from the banks
Do not bathe or wash in your ponds
