Fish Pond

History

Records of fish ponds being used can be found from the early period of the middle ages. "The idealized eighth-century estate of Charlemagne's capitulary de villis was to have artificial fishponds but two hundred years later, facilities for raising fish remained very rare, even on monastic estates.".[1] As the middle ages progressed, fish ponds became a more common feature of urbanizing environments.

Aquaculture

Fish ponds have been used in aquaculture. They are/were common in:

1. Europe, especially in the Czech Republic (Rožmberk Pond, Velké Dářko, Lake Mácha), where common carp may be kept.
2. Hawaii, U.S.A., , where the Native Hawaiians used them extensively.
3. The Philippines where milkfish, tilapia, crabs, lobsters, tiger shrimp, snails and others may be kept.
4. East Asia, especially in Japan with koi, trout, and white crucian carp.
5. Fish ponds are also being promoted in developing countries. They provide a source of food and income from the sale of fish for small farmers and can also supply irrigation needs and water for livestock.[2]

Gallery

1. Classic fishing pond used by the Clay Cross
2. Fishing pond 
3. Coarse fishing pond 
4. Medieval fish pond
5. Historic fish pond

See Also

1. Ancient Hawaiian aquaculture
2. Garden pond
3. Kahaluu Fish Pond
4. Koi pond
5. Raceway (aquaculture)
6. Raceway pond
7. Sea cage
8. Stew pond
9. Water garden