Stocking density

Pond area × mode → fish count

Pond

Density is measured in kg/ha, not pcs/ha — biomass matters. Extensive: 300 kg/ha on natural feed, no feeding. Semi-intensive: 800 kg/ha with supplementary feed. Intensive: 2000+ kg/ha needs 26–32% protein feed and aeration. Overstocking = no growth + disease + summer kills.

Stocking

Pond biomass
1 600 кг
Market fish
1 333 шт
Stock (75% survival)
1 777 шт