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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Mayany(m): 12:48pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
robonski15:Thanks boss, I intend doing a collabo with a friend that helps me take care of my pond when I am at work..we have acquired a space and we intend drilling a borehole and channeling the water to ring well..any advice on the way forward will be highly appreciated thanks |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 4:05pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:gud day to you all. My question goes to ab1x, our amiable earthen pond specialist, In Ibadan where I have my farm, we dont have much water so as to practice flow thru method like u in Ijebu ode, by the time I stock fishwithin 2 months, water changes to black although the fish still respond well to feeding and there is no water to change the whole pond, can this affect the outcome of your harvesting? Also using ur formula 1, 2, and 3 of 200kg each for 2000 fish, what formula to use next and what quantity? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by busayoomo: 5:03pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
@robonski15 I have I just started following this discussion and am very glad I did. I am very much interested in catfish business and I have stocked about 300 fingerlings in other to understand d dynamics of catfish production. I really advice and help. Kindly write ur email address again. Thank you 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 5:28pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
saddek04: You don't really have to make use of stream water to rear your fish. You can do borehole (industrial type). Water will be coming out naturally without pump with generator or the water pump machine. It is quite expensive but it is worth trying if you have the capital. Yes, water will affect the growth of fish because the o2 will be quite minimal in the water. Fish needs fresh water to grow well otherwise instead of them growing 80%, you find out that their growth rate is not more than 35%, you will still make profit but they will do better in a more conducive environment. I used the formula 1 & 2 for like 3 and half month before reducing the fish meal (FM) to 25%, any deduction from fish meal (FM) will be added to Flour, Maize or Biscuit. 2 Likes |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 5:40pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:. The 3 and half months you talked about, is it inclusive of the period u feed them with coppens? Also, the 25% fm, is it local or 72%. what is the estimated cost of using ur formula for 2000 fish and what is the minimum kg expected at the end of 5 months. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 5:48pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:You also said 200kg of formula 1 and 2, that means 400kg whish I dont think can last 2000 fish for 3and half months. Pls expantiate on this. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:04pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
saddek04: Yes, it includes feeding with floating feeds. 25% FM is 72% 999 or Danish. I have no idea what the total cost will be. Check with the nearest feed mill because price varies from one feed mill to another. The average weight will be 2KG at the end of 5 months |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:07pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
saddek04: Go back to that formula and quote where I said 200KG. Most of the formula given are in 100KG. If your fish respond very well to feeding, they can consume 1600KG or more before 3 and half months without floating feeds |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 6:10pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:so sorry if I may upset you, what I mean is that you said 100kg 2 times. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:14pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
saddek04: You can repeat the formula as many times as you want. There is no rule that says you must make it twice. However, any amount invested on them, you will get it back at the end of 5 or 6 months, if you manage them very well 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 6:18pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:. When are they to start d finisher feed where you use local fm ans broiler starter, is it at 4 months or how many months to date of sales |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:28pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
saddek04: I rear my fish for 6months. I start using finisher when they are 4 and half months to reduce cost. However, I don't advise anyone to use local fish. I will rather reduce the FM % to minimal than use local fish. You can't compare processed and imported stuff with enough additive with what they source for locally. Some of the local fish people use can make u vomit if you smell it. It's just so disgusting unless of course you can get those small fish ; we call it yoyo in Yoruba language (sorry, i no sabi d english name) 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Mayany(m): 6:29pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:Thanks bro..i want to know how often I need to change water..do I need to pump it out when its dark? and as for the feeding I do spot feeding with foreign feed for 5months and local for d last month b4 harvest. I really want to know how to reduce mortality rate,thou I am expecting to harvest my other pond soon |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 6:36pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Mayany:I really apprecite ur quick response, pls dont hesistate to answer anytime we need to hear from you and dont be gone for too long on the thread, we really appreciate you and remain blessed. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 6:38pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:thanks for quick response and remain blessed. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:49pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Mayany: You need to change water once in a week if you are using a stagnant method. You can be pumping water at least three times in a week. This will help them to digest the feed on time thereby helping them boosting their eating habit. To reduce mortality rate, immediately you notice that two dropped(dead) and float in your pond, and you also notice that some of them hang on the water, you need to drain the water and treat them with salt and wood ash. Feed them after 48 hours. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Mayany(m): 7:17pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
ab1x:Thanks bro..my earthen pond is actually in a swampy environment and there is continuous flow of water it only gets dirty when polluted,however I think pumping regularly is not easy considering d size of d pond...still on mortality is there a chance that fishes eat themselves? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 8:00pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Mayany: Yes, they eat themselves. You can drain the water every month. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Lanty24: 12:35am On Aug 09, 2015 |
Greetings to all the Ogas! Please can one use tap water for fish farming? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by WhoBeThisMan: 9:21am On Aug 09, 2015 |
Oga robonski15 and oga ab1x and all other ogas I greet una. Pls What is the current price for millange, and is it still viable in the market? Thanks |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Lorjes: 4:30pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
Please my Ogas robonski15 and abx1 and other Ogas in the house is it good to feed fishes in a pond with dead fowl? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by rainycash: 6:24pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
@abix. How much will it cost to construct an industrial type of borehole for earthen pond in ijebu ode. Tnx ab1x: |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 7:41pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
WhoBeThisMan: Price varies. Price is high in Lagos compare to Ogun state where the price is relatively low. Melange should not be more than 400 Naira per kg |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 7:43pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
rainycash: 250k |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:48am On Aug 10, 2015 |
WhoBeThisMan:Melange is very much viable in the market, it currently sells for #380-#390 per kg in Lagos. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:50am On Aug 10, 2015 |
Lanty24: You can use tap water as long it has a good p.h.. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:52am On Aug 10, 2015 |
busayoomo:You are very much welcomed sir, do read this thread from the first page to get more insight.. my emai is robonski15@gmail.com. thanks |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by WhoBeThisMan: 7:34am On Aug 10, 2015 |
robonski15:Thanks sir, but how many mllange can make one kg on the average? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by saddek04: 7:34am On Aug 10, 2015 |
ab1x:. Gud morn all, please Ab1x, what is the total weight, in tonnes expected from 2000 fingerlings stocked using your formula to the latter for six months. I need to weigh my options if I need to sink a borehole and all other expenses involved. You may not be able to give an exact figure but please give the range of minimum and maximum. I really need ur tutoring as I have invested so kuch on fish farming for more than 5 years, no solutions yet and no going back. Thanks as you respond quickly |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by natureabc(m): 8:27am On Aug 10, 2015 |
who get fingerlings 4 sale? I dey east. 2000 fingerlings wanted with competitive price urgently please. 08130542546 |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 9:55am On Aug 10, 2015 |
saddek04: The numbers stocked cannot give you the total weight or tonnes however, what they eat can do so. For example if what you stocked in respective of the total numbers eat 3 tonnes of feeds which is 3000KG then, be expecting 2300KG or 2.3 tonnes. The remaining 700KG will be waste. It may or may not be up to 700KG, all depends on how smart you can feed. 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Teepompey: 2:12pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[quote author=ab1x post=36747112] I rear my fish for 6months. I start using finisher when they are 4 and half months to reduce cost. However, I don't advise anyone to use local fish. I will rather reduce the FM % to minimal than use local fish. You can't compare processed and imported stuff with enough additive with what they source for locally. Some of the local fish people use can make u vomit if you smell it. It's just so disgusting unless of course you can get those small fish ; we call it yoyo in Oga ab1x, I really appreciate ur inputs in this great thread and one thing is certain, only God can reward you. Pls, I would love you to kindly share ur formula from starter to finisher again for the sake of clarity. i.e Formula 1 to the last in accordance. Thanks for the selfless service. |
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