Explanation should include

types of ponds (e.g., watershed, levee, excavated)
water sources/availability
site selection
- soil characteristics (clay content)
- climate
- topography (drainage, flooding)
- runoff
source and materials
engineering/construction requirements
- address given formulas and case situation
- determine the size for a fish pond including acreage, shape, capacity, and depth maintenance
- address dam inspection and repair
- address the repair and maintenance of plant cover and clean water
- address best practices for pond fertilization
species selection/suitability for pond culture
- catfish
- striped bass
- crawfish
- drum
- carp
- shrimp
preventive controls/biosecurity
- best management practices (BMPs) for ponds
advantages of ponds
disadvantages of ponds
stocking densities based on species and pond size
- communication
  - delivery
  - buyer
  - management
- water quality awareness/requirements
  - temperature
  - pH
- importance of recording pond maintenance
- necessary supplies for harvesting
  - nets
  - buckets
  - truck-to-pond
- access to a pond and the necessary equipment to prepare the pond for stocking according to BMPs
factors in production
- feeding methods used with ponds (e.g., hand, mechanical, natural)
  - types of feed (e.g., floating, sinking, neutral buoyancy pellets)
  - frequency of feed
  - amount of feed
- oxygen management (aeration devices).

Process/Skill Questions:

What could happen if a pond were constructed in a flood zone?
What are the consequences of poor site selection?
Why use a pond over another aquatic system?
Why is maintenance important?
What are some causes of crop loss in ponds?
What are some preventative measures for reducing crop loss in ponds?
How are fish acclimated to a new aquatic environment?
What are the consequences of not following BMPs?
What are some forms of stress fish might experience (e.g., physical, chemical, perceived stressors)?
Why is record keeping and training personnel important?
Why might a pond require oxygen supplementation?