10-decimal pond:~650 fingerlings, 10 kg lime, 2.4 kg urea.
20-decimal pond:~1,300 fingerlings, 20 kg lime.
More: pond preparation
Clear weeds and unwanted fish, dry, then lime. Fertilize after 5–7 days, stock 3–5 days later. Test water toxicity before stocking. Regular liming, fertilizer and measured feeding raise output.
Frequently asked questions
How many fingerlings per decimal?
About 65 for mixed carp (catla, silver, rui, mrigal together). Pangas goes up to 200/decimal.
How much lime?
1–1.5 kg/decimal to prepare; 250–300 g/decimal every 1.5–2 months after.
How much starter fertilizer?
5–7 days after liming: 240 g urea and 116 g TSP per decimal, to grow natural food.
How much feed?
Supplementary feed at 2–5% of fish body weight daily, split morning and evening. Half in winter.