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Fish Farming in Nigeria, Detailed Information, Project Guide
The following article gives information on” Fish Farming in Nigeria”.

Why Fish Farm in Nigeria


Fish is one of the favorite items in the food menu of almost 55% of Nigerians after beef and pork. So market demand is always high for fish items. If we consider the global demand also, the total requirement becomes very high. The main source of fish is from the sea. But the global fish harvest from the sea is decreasing rapidly as a result of pollution.

The only way we can ensure availability of fish to meet increasing demand is through fish farms. Inland freshwater fish farming plays major role here.

Advantages of Fish Farming in Nigeria:


Setting up commercial fish raising business has a wide range of advantages. The main advantages of setting up commercial fish growing business in Nigeria are listed below.

Fish and fish products has a huge demand in Nigeria. Fish is one of the most common and favorite item in the food menu of more than 55 percent of Nigerian people.
Market demand and price is always high for fish and fish related products in Nigeria.
The climate in Nigeria is very suitable for fish production and fish growing business.
Various types of easily found water sources are available. You can fill your pond with water from your nearest river; bore holes, lake or any other water sources.
Various types of fast growing fish species are available. Farming those fast growing fish species ensure rapid returns of your investment.
Easily available and low cost labor. You can also start integrated fish farming business with various types of animals, birds, crops and vegetables. Integrated fish farming reduces feeding costs and ensures maximum production.
Fish business in Nigeria is really very profitable and risk less business. Commercial fish growing can create new income and employment opportunities. Unemployed educated young people can start fish farming business. This will provide them both financial freedom and permanent income opportunities.
People with other occupation or job can also start fish farming business without impacting their regular work. If you have suitable land and facilities for fish growing then you can easily start doing this business.
If you want, you can also apply for bank loan. And there are more benefits of starting fish farming in Nigeria. If you have suitable land and proper facilities don’t misuse the possibilities. Start raising some fish. If you are new then start small scale fish farm business and gather experience. You can also visit some fish farms practically to have some knowledge.


Starting Fish Farming in Nigeria:

Starting a fish farm in Nigeria is not so easy. For setting up profitable fish farming business, you have to go through some procedures. I have shortly described various steps of fish farming in Nigeria below.

How to Prepare Fish farming site for fish farming in Nigeria:

1. Secure a Land
Any location is good since fish doesn’t cause any environmental disturbance. Look for land where you can get it cheap and buy. Depending on the capacity you wants to operate on, half plot of land is just good enough for average fish farm.

However, you may go for something bigger like full plot or two if you can afford it probably for convenience sake. If you already have a compound with leftover space you thing can accommodate two or three ponds, you may use it.

2. Construct Ponds
You need to engage the service of expert pond construction engineer or you go to another fish farm to get the specification and construction requirements. The plumbing work must be properly done to ensure proper drainage.

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Fish Farming in Nigeria, Detailed Information, Project Guide
The following article gives information on” Fish Farming in Nigeria”.

Why Fish Farm in Nigeria


Fish is one of the favorite items in the food menu of almost 55% of Nigerians after beef and pork. So market demand is always high for fish items. If we consider the global demand also, the total requirement becomes very high. The main source of fish is from the sea. But the global fish harvest from the sea is decreasing rapidly as a result of pollution.

The only way we can ensure availability of fish to meet increasing demand is through fish farms. Inland freshwater fish farming plays major role here.

Advantages of Fish Farming in Nigeria:


Setting up commercial fish raising business has a wide range of advantages. The main advantages of setting up commercial fish growing business in Nigeria are listed below.

Fish and fish products has a huge demand in Nigeria. Fish is one of the most common and favorite item in the food menu of more than 55 percent of Nigerian people.
Market demand and price is always high for fish and fish related products in Nigeria.
The climate in Nigeria is very suitable for fish production and fish growing business.
Various types of easily found water sources are available. You can fill your pond with water from your nearest river; bore holes, lake or any other water sources.
Various types of fast growing fish species are available. Farming those fast growing fish species ensure rapid returns of your investment.
Easily available and low cost labor. You can also start integrated fish farming business with various types of animals, birds, crops and vegetables. Integrated fish farming reduces feeding costs and ensures maximum production.
Fish business in Nigeria is really very profitable and risk less business. Commercial fish growing can create new income and employment opportunities. Unemployed educated young people can start fish farming business. This will provide them both financial freedom and permanent income opportunities.
People with other occupation or job can also start fish farming business without impacting their regular work. If you have suitable land and facilities for fish growing then you can easily start doing this business.
If you want, you can also apply for bank loan. And there are more benefits of starting fish farming in Nigeria. If you have suitable land and proper facilities don’t misuse the possibilities. Start raising some fish. If you are new then start small scale fish farm business and gather experience. You can also visit some fish farms practically to have some knowledge.


Starting Fish Farming in Nigeria:

Starting a fish farm in Nigeria is not so easy. For setting up profitable fish farming business, you have to go through some procedures. I have shortly described various steps of fish farming in Nigeria below.

How to Prepare Fish farming site for fish farming in Nigeria:

1. Secure a Land
Any location is good since fish doesn’t cause any environmental disturbance. Look for land where you can get it cheap and buy. Depending on the capacity you wants to operate on, half plot of land is just good enough for average fish farm.

However, you may go for something bigger like full plot or two if you can afford it probably for convenience sake. If you already have a compound with leftover space you thing can accommodate two or three ponds, you may use it.

2. Construct Ponds
You need to engage the service of expert pond construction engineer or you go to another fish farm to get the specification and construction requirements. The plumbing work must be properly done to ensure proper drainage.


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3. Dig a Borehole
Adequate water supply is the lifeblood of fish farm and lack of it may result to disaster because water need to be changed on regular interval. Naturally available sources of water such as borehole and river water are the most suitable. Rain water and tap water from chemically treated sources is not recommended for fish cultivation.

4. Install Overhead Tank
This is the water reservoir from which water is supplied to your ponds. This tank has to be connected to your ponds through plumbing system to make it convenient for water to flow into your ponds when needed.

5. Get Juvenile Fish
Get your juvenile from another farm that specializes in supplying it. You need to go for the high yield specie of catfish or tilapia and make sure you are getting it from a healthy farm.

6. Get Training
Not the kind of training you get from one day seminars; you need to get attached to a fish farm for proper apprenticeship. For you to properly learn this trade, you need at least two months training on this.

Remember that your investment is at stake, trial and error is not good in business except you have unlimited funds to experiment with.

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3. Dig a Borehole
Adequate water supply is the lifeblood of fish farm and lack of it may result to disaster because water need to be changed on regular interval. Naturally available sources of water such as borehole and river water are the most suitable. Rain water and tap water from chemically treated sources is not recommended for fish cultivation.

4. Install Overhead Tank
This is the water reservoir from which water is supplied to your ponds. This tank has to be connected to your ponds through plumbing system to make it convenient for water to flow into your ponds when needed.

5. Get Juvenile Fish
Get your juvenile from another farm that specializes in supplying it. You need to go for the high yield specie of catfish or tilapia and make sure you are getting it from a healthy farm.

6. Get Training
Not the kind of training you get from one day seminars; you need to get attached to a fish farm for proper apprenticeship. For you to properly learn this trade, you need at least two months training on this.

Remember that your investment is at stake, trial and error is not good in business except you have unlimited funds to experiment with.

Selection of Fish Breeds for fish farming in Nigeria

Selection of Fish breeds plays major role in the sustainability of our fish farming business. The decision should be based on market demand and maintenance point of view, availability of resource, effective utilization of resources etc

Below are the types of fish you can farm in Nigeria.



1. Cat Fish
Even though Catfish is not the most popular fish in Nigeria, this fish species is by far the most cultivated in Nigeria. One thing good about catfish is that it is one of the easiest fish species to cultivate. So, people naturally flow to the direction of fish species they found to be the easiest to cultivate.

2. Tilapia
Second most popular fish in Nigeria’s aquaculture industry, Tilapia is a fish species that lives in fresh shallow water. Tilapia is very easy to cultivate and very popular in Nigerian market, it reproduces very rapidly and grows fast too.

3. Mackerel (Titus)

This is by far the most popular fish in Nigerian market but so sad it’s not farmed. All Mackerel Fish are “wild caught” but some farmer in Nigeria are considering the possibility of creating artificial salty water that will be similar to sea water where mackerel can only survive. Can this deep blue sea fish species be cultivated artificially? Only time shall tell. But for now you have to focus your attention to Catfish and Tilapia.



Fish Feeding and Maintenance for fish farming in Nigeria
Special care must be taken while growing fishes. The water PH value must be 7 to 8 for optimum growth. Chances of virus attacks must be avoided. The pond should be protected from predators. Daily scouting should be done and suspected fishes should the isolated from pond to avoid spreading of diseases all over the pond. Diseases can be treated by treating water using salt, potassium permanganate solution, chemicals etc. It is better to prevent diseases than curing it.

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