The invention relates to a support module (2) for placing in a body of water, comprising at least one float (3) and securing means (5) for at least indirectly maintaining, on the at least one float, a breeding pond (22) used to receive fish which are to be breed and/or other aquatic creatures for breeding. A volume and/or weight of the at least one float is measured such that the support module floats in the body of water. A plurality of floats (3) and a support frame (4) are provided. The plurality of floats are secured to the support frame by fixing means (7) and the support frame comprises securing means (5) for maintaining the breeding pond and connecting means (6) for connecting the support module (2) to an adjacent constructional unit.