Water in a fish pond needs to be of good quality for fish to grow and thrive. One way to achieve this is by making it suitable through a process called liming. Liming involves the addition of a material, such as agricultural lime or calcium carbonate, to the water to adjust its pH level. This is important because fish require a specific pH range in the water they live in to be healthy. In addition to liming, other methods like fertilization and manuring can be used to promote the growth of aquatic plants and algae, which provide food for fish. Silting is not a method for making water suitable for fish, as it involves the accumulation of sediment and organic matter, which can reduce water quality and oxygen levels, making it unsuitable for fish to live in.