Guidelines for raising fish in ponds can be developed from current aquaculture procedures (Boyd and Lichtkoppler
1979; Wheaton 1979; Piper and others 1982). When developing research ponds, several factors need to be considered
including species requirements, land availability, incoming water (freshwater streams, well water, brackish or saltwater
sources), and drainage. Discharge, especially for research protocols, must be in accordance with federal (EPA and
USDA), state, and local regulations.