X, D, 5 Diiy: Culture of the Bangos, or Milkfish 315 



The general rules which follow may well be observed in the 

 management of bangos ponds : 



1. After the construction of the pond is completed, disturb the bottom 

 and the algal growth as little as possible. 



2. Place in the pond only as many fish as can well be fed on the algae 

 that grow easily and abundantly. 



3. Do not stock the pond, either after building or after removing the 

 fish, until there is a sufficient amount of food to insure a steady and rapid 

 growth of the fish. 



4. If there are harmful forms, such as other fishes or certain crabs, that 

 get into bangos ponds, have the pond empty only long enough to remove the 

 troublesome foi'ms, and then fill up the pond at once. 



5. Careful, close, and continuous supervision by the owner or some one 

 else thoroughly competent is very essential for the greatest financial returns. 



All of the lands in the Philippines that are available for bangos 

 ponds or that may be made available may very profitably be used 

 for this purpose. At present it is almost universally true that 

 the demand for fish far exceeds the supply, and through the 

 culture of these fish the general supply may be greatly increased. 



