Robert D.

Babas HELE
BSED IV-A Fe E. Vasquez

CHAPTER 9:
1. What is meant by fish culture?
The artificial propagation and breeding of fish.
2. What are the methods of fish cultivation? Explain each method.
The first method is the cage system which use cages that are place in lakes , ponds and oceans
that contain the fish. This method is also widely referred to as off-shore cultivation. Fish are
kept in the cage like structures and are “ Artificially fed” and harvested. The fish farming cage
method has made numerous technological advances over the years, specially with reducing
diseases and environmental concerns.
The second method is irrigation ditch or pond systems for raising fish. This basic equipment for
this method is to have a ditch or a ponds that hold water. This is a unique system because at a
small level, fish are artificially fed and the waste produced from the fish is then used to
fertilized farmer’s field. On a large scale , mostly in ponds , the pond is self-sustaining as it
grows plants and algae for fish food.
The third method of fish farming is called composite fish culture which is a type of fish farming
that allows both local fish species and imported fish species to coexist in the same pond. The
number of species depends, but it is sometimes upwards of six fish species in a single pond.
The fourth method of fish farming is called integrated recycling systems which is considered
the largest scale method of “pure” fish farming. This approach uses large plastic tanks that are
placed inside a greenhouse. There are hydroponic beds that are place near the plastic tanks.
The water in the plastic tanks is circulated to the hydroponic beds , where the fish feed waste
goes to provide nutrients to the plant crops that are grown in the hydroponic beds. The
majority of type of plants are grown in the hydroponic beds are herbs such as parsley and basil.
The last type of fish farming method is called classic fry farming this method is also known as
“flow through system”. This is when sport fish species are raised from eggs and are put in
streams and released .
3. Why is there a need for fish culture in the country?
Fish cultivation is a source of livelihood for Filipinos who live near and along the shores of bays ,
lakes , sea or any body of water . In addition , it is a source of food supply for the family.
4. What are the opportunities that await small fish farmers.
They have the opportunity to make their fish farms successful. Also fish farming now a days is
very endimand not only in our country but also in outside .