Interdisciplinary Research in Life Sciences: A Path Towards Sustainability (Volume 2)

CHAPTER 8

Design Considerations for Sustainable Engineering Practices in Freshwater Fish Farms in Konkan Region

V. V. Bansode^a, J. S. Tiple^b, S. D. Meshre^c, A. T. Markad^d, A. S. Kulkarni^e, and V. B. Sutar^f

^aDepartment of Fisheries Engineering, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India
^bDepartment of Aquatic Animal Health Management, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India
^cDepartment of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India
^dDepartment of Fisheries Engineering, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India
^eDepartment of Fisheries Extension, Economics & Statistics, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India
^fDepartment of Aquatic Environment Management, College of Fishery Science, Udgir Dist. Latur 413517 Maharashtra, India

Keywords

Freshwater fish farms Layout Design Engineering aspects Konkan region

Abstract

The increasing trend of fish consumption in the local market has led aquafarmers to prioritize supplying a large quantity of fish for their growing population. Freshwater fish farming ponds in the Konkan region were studied, dividing them into small (less than 2.0 ha), medium (2.0 to 5.0 ha) and large size ponds (above 5 ha). These ponds are located near rivers, reservoirs, lakes, streams, and tube wells, which provide water during the summer season. The ponds are rectangular to square, with some irregular shapes. The main sluice gates are made of wooden and reinforced cement concrete structures, while the ponds are constructed using 300–500-micron tarpaulin to prevent excess water drainage. The soil texture of the ponds is sandy clay loam, sandy loam, and loamy sand. To prevent viral diseases from spreading, animal and bird fences are used in fish farms.

Received: 10 October 2024, Revised: 13 October 2024, Accepted: 14 October 2024, Available online: 23 November 2024

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V. V. Bansode, J. S. Tiple, S. D. Meshre, A. T. Markad, A. S. Kulkarni, & V. B. Sutar. (2024). Design Considerations for Sustainable Engineering Practices in Freshwater Fish Farms in Konkan Region. In Interdisciplinary Research in Life Sciences: A Path Towards Sustainability (Vol. 2) – Jayvardhan V. Balkhande & Jalander Vaghmare (Eds.) (pp. 95–100). Advent Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14208970