Pond preparation management is a series of actions taken before starting fish farming in a pond. In order for the production of tilapia aquaculture in ponds to run optimally, it is important to plan pond preparation activities. In pond preparation for tilapia aquaculture, there are activities that need to be carried out and done so that the main goal of increasing fish production can be achieved. Good fish production results in tilapia farming will not be achieved optimally if the pond preparation process is done carelessly. liming the pond These pond preparation activities include soil drying, soil turning, liming, and pond water filling. A. Soil Drying. Pond soil drying is the process of drying the pond bottom soil to break the life cycle of pests and diseases that may have been present in the previous cultivation period. Most pathogenic microorganisms will die with sunlight. Soil drying is done after the fishes in the pond are harves...