Benefits of fish ponds at SMPN 45 Surabaya
A fish pond is a controlled and accommodated water as an artificial lake or a water reservoir, an
artificial lake, or a water reservoir used to raise a number of fish for decoration. Basically, fish
ponds function as a habitat for living creatures and also to beautify a place. But of course the
benefits of fish ponds vary from place to place. We can find fish ponds in various places, for
example in schools, parks, hospitals, or in front of your house.
At SMPN 45 SURABAYA there is a fish pond which is an icon of this school. Every time we
enter the school yard, we will be greeted by this fish pond. In this fish pond there are various
types of fish, such as koi fish, goldfish and others. This pond is one of the students' favorite spots
at this school. So, what are the benefits of having a fish pond at SMPN 45 SURABAYA? Will
having a fish pond at SMPN 45 SURABAYA change people's views of this school?
The following are the benefits of the fish pond at SMPN 45 SURABAYA:
1. Provides a habitat for living creatures
The fish pond at this school provides a habitat for living creatures that live in water, especially
fish. In this pond there are koi fish, goldfish and many other fish. The fish are well cared for and
looked after by the entire school community.
2. Beautify the school
One of the benefits of a fish pond is that it adds to the aesthetics of a place. With a fish pond,
the school looks more beautiful and orderly, especially if ornamental plants are planted around it.
3. Helps calm the mind
If you listen carefully, the sound of flowing water from the fish pond will be very calming.
His voice can soothe a tired mind after studying in class.
4. Makes a great background for taking photos
The fish pond at SMPN 45 SURABAYA is one of the favorite spots for students and teachers
to take photos when they want to take a group photo. Usually, students take photos with this pool
as a background on days that are different from usual, such as Teacher's Day, Heroes' Day,
Independence Day, etc.
5. Preserve living things
In the fish pond, there are many fish swimming around, with various colors of fish swimming
together here and there, this kind of view is very beautiful. Therefore, we preserve these fish so
that they can remain alive and can fill the fish pond at SMPN 45.
6. As a means of student learning
Students can learn how the fish in the fish pond survive and reproduce without leaving the
school area which can benefit students because they don't need to go outside the school area to
learn how fish survive. Students just need to go to the school yard, students can see lots of fish
swimming in the fish pond.
There are so many benefits from the fish pond at SMPN 45 SURABAYA, therefore we must
work together to maintain and care for it. Not only the fish pond, but also the contents of the fish
pond. We must not destroy what we are supposed to protect, such as throwing rubbish in fish
ponds.
And we also can't sit around the fish pond, why? Because the worry is that when students sit on the
edge of the pool, there are other students who are playing around and pushing the students who are
sitting into the fish pond. Apart from this action, it will damage the fish pond, it is also feared that
students who fall will suffer minor or serious injuries. So we have to be careful around fish ponds.