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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aumoria(m): 3:44pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
sham2007:what's your location? |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by tobbyte(m): 4:22pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
its been a long tym |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Oyalfares: 5:10pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
@Robonski 15 Glad to see you on Nairaland; Please when are you sending in the heterobranchus juveniles? Should we expect or are the orders cancelled? robonski15: |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by god4unn(m): 5:51pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
chilanfarms:total number of fish is about 3000 fish ready for sales. We also have others not yet ready to be sold. Average weight is 1kg |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by donnaheff: 6:19pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Pls guys, been searching for where to buy feed milling machines. Anybody with an idea of a good vendor and the price should pls post. Thanks |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Elizabethibe: 7:19pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Please is it okay to start using local feed when they r a month old and please could i get local feed formula. Tnxs |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:27pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
donnaheff: Contact kingdom aquarium & fisheries ltd address is 198 egbe road ejigbo,lagos,farm-8/10 sarah faboyede street bucknor behind jakande estate ejigbo lagos,08033026184 & 08050986386 |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:29pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
god4unn: Location sir... |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:29pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by superman007(m): 7:31pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
[quote author=chilanfarms post=41090175][/quote] Wow!! Thanks Sir soft777, you and Robonski never cease to amaze me with your depth of knowledge in all things fish.. God bless you both and all other nairalanders plenty. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:40pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Abidemi501: Welcome sir, firstly do you have a land/space and regular source of water? Where is your location? You can start small with 250k using two collapsible tanks or plastic vats costing 45k to 50k each,run your pvc pipes to channel water to the vats... Pls read through this thread from the first page there are lots of info to guide you.. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:45pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
aumoria: Thank you my bro, nobody is the "Don" in fish farming we are all colleagues aspiring to become more successful at what we do.. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 8:54pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CATFISH HATCHERY A good fish hatchery operator seeks to produce high quality, fast growing fish seed using brood stock of known origins. This write up seeks to present ideas for consideration in locating, designing and managing a small-scale fish hatchery. Need for Specializations in Fry and Fingerling Production [b]Everyone cannot do everything and most fish farmers may well be best at producing table sized fish for the market and leaving fish hatchery management up to those who are best prepared and equipped with the means for intensive fry production to meet demand. Presently there is a one stage fingerling production of catfish in Nigeria with hatcheries carrying out induced spawning and rearing of fry and fingerings at the same farm facility. This calls for much specialization at one facility and may have some advantages, but a more efficient approach may involve a two-stage production as practiced in Asia. There may be an opportunity to create a niche market for nursery rearing of fry to fingerlings as has occurred in other countries.Hatcheries could produce large quantities of fry, which are easily transported, over long distances, in very large numbers at 2-4 days of age, once the fry lose their yolk sac and start feeding. Several tens of thousands can be transported in a plastic bag with moralities at perhaps up to 20%, but this amount often dies in initial hatchery nursery production; the objective is massive transport around the country as this will make more fingerlings widely available and open up significant fish production outside of the South West, where most fish are presently produced. Fry could thus be produced at hatcheries then transported to nurseries for rearing for another 5-6 weeks to a stocking size of 2-3 inches in length for producers. This would create three types of fish farms: 1) hatcheries, 2) fry rearing nurseries, and 3) fish production farms for table size fish. This diversification of production could allow more specialization and focus on doing one thing well and improve overall production, all the while creating more employment. Such“specialists producers” have contributed to making Asia the producer of 75% of all aquaculture produced fish in the world. [/b] Requirements for a Successful Fish Hatchery [b]1. Water - High quality, unpolluted water supply preferably with gravity flow water.Fish hatcheries require a year-round, unpolluted water supply. A backup water supply may be necessary in some areas as with a borehole. Water should be of good quality with a neutral pH of about 7 and water CaCO3 alkalinity and hardness of more than 25 ppm. Harder waters of 100 ppm or more are advantageous as they support higher productivity. More alkaline and harder waters are well buffered and with their mineral and nutrient content, provide the best conditions for high fecundity, high hatching rates and survival and growth of fry and fingerlings. The best hatcheries use a filter system for water filtration before entering the fish hatchery tanks. Some hatcheries use UV lights as sterilizers to kill bacteria circulating in their water supply. Water should be tested regularly for quality. A reliable water test kit should be on hand at any fish hatchery. Water chemistry parameters are presented for hatchery water supplies. If it is necessary to use well water, it should be stored i for a few days to drive off carbon dioxide, increase the oxygen and generally condition the water. Pumped waters should be filtered. [/b] Water Chemistry Values for Fish Hatcheries • Oxygen………….. ……..5 ppm-saturation • pH………………………. 6.5-8.0 • Carbon dioxide………….0-15 ppm • Total CaCO3 Alkalinity… 50-400 ppm • Total CaCO3 Hardness…...50-400 ppm • Nitrate……………………. 0-3.0 ppm • Magnesium……………… trace for buffer • Hydrogen Sulfide……….. 0 ppm • Iron-Total………………… 0-0.5 ppm • Phosphorous……………… 0.01-3.0 ppm • Temperature………………28-32oC [b]2. Market - Being near a market with high demand for fish fingerlings. 3. Brood Fish - Have selected brood fish of known origins for fast growth, high dress out weight and quality control. 4. Water Chemistry Monitoring - Have the means to monitor and maintain good water chemistry at the hatchery. 5. Management - Be a good hatchery manager with qualified, trained staff and a Management Plan. 6. “Know your fish” - A good hatchery operator constantly observes his fish from hatching to fry to fingerlings to table size fish. What is normal behavior for each stage of growth? How active are fish at different times during the day? What is their normal feeding response? What is the hatching rate of eggs, what is the survival rate of fry? 7. Feeding of fish –- A good hatchery operator knows the feed requirements of each stage of fish production, from zooplankton, to supplemental feeds. 8. Handling / Transporting Fish - Be experienced in conditioning and transporting fish with high survival rates. 9. Record Keeping - Maintain good record keeping for proper planning. 10. Business Plan - Have a business plan to assist in qualifying for bank loans. 11. Marketing Strategy – A good fish hatchery has a marketing strategy, which minimizes expenditures and maximizes income. A good strategy includes a variety of clients or buyers of fish, not a limited few who may form a cartel for maintaining low prices to the hatchery operator. Remain upto date with market price is the key.[/b] To be continued.. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by eseosa77(m): 10:20pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
kejes10: Congrats bro.Where did you buy your fingerlings pls |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by johnadex82(m): 10:34pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
soft777:my water ph is 6.5 28-35 flow through after hatch wen dey re 6-8days I see there head white nd weak nd die |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kejes10: 12:38am On Dec 19, 2015 |
eseosa77:. Thank you very much sir. A friend helped me to hatched. Just paid for the services. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kejes10: 12:44am On Dec 19, 2015 |
soft777:thank you for your encouragement sir. It's all because of your wealth of wisdom sir. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kejes10: 12:50am On Dec 19, 2015 |
robonski15:my respect sir. This thread is a source of information and inspiration for fish farmers to succeed. Thank you so much for opening it. You are a blessing to many. 2 Likes |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kejes10: 1:31am On Dec 19, 2015 |
Ttalk:Fishmeal (local) 50kg, blood meal 20kg, soya meal15kg, gnc 10kg, cassava flour 15kg with the minerals content. Soft777 formula. I did some little adjustment. Fishmeal 40kg, and peanut 20kg, maize 15kg in replacement of gnc and cassava flour with 5kg of wheat offal. Thank you sir. Note abx1 50kg Fishmeal formula was used for 3weeks after the completion of foreign feed (coppens ). The mill use an extruder so the blood meal does not cause much water pollution and it's floating feeds. 2 Likes |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft777(m): 6:39am On Dec 19, 2015 |
kejes10:Note all feed formula can not be the same ,adjustment are needed because ,before formulating a feed formula, i put into consideration 1, the type of pond used either tapolin concrete and earthen pond . 2 The type of system flow through , recycle and stagnant system ,3 what percentage protein has been fed to the fish before ,4,The general health of fish to determine if to formulate a medicated or a normal feed.5 The relative cost of ingredients in your locality. Just as i said earlier , no one feed formula can be used for everybody there are many factors we need to analyse before we formulate feed that will suit your own fish and system , for best fcr .Do not be surprise if a formula that works with mr A,does not work for mr B ,please take this information into consideration for effective result. GOD BLESS 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by korel9: 8:07am On Dec 19, 2015 |
Good day to all the gurus in da house. Seasons greetings. Please what do I give my fish of two months plus; the weather is extremely cold here in the north and they aren't eating the floating feeds. I have no access to sinking feeds and dis is aggecting their growth. What can I improvise to feed them with? @ robonski15, soft77 et al and every other experienced farmer in da house |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft777(m): 10:42am On Dec 19, 2015 |
korel9:what type of pond are you using |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by korel9: 11:02am On Dec 19, 2015 |
soft777: Plastic ponds sir |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Abidemi501(m): 1:25pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Oga Robonski I hail u. Sir, i stay in ibadan. I want to knw much about this business. Here is my email add 4 any info 4 me abidemiadeyeye@gmail.com |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aumoria(m): 2:26pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
kejes10:Sir, what type is/are your pond(s)? Where did your mill/extrude the floating feed? What is your location? A mouthful of questions! I am spending a lot on feeds and with my vision for expansion I have to look for ways to cut cost. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft777(m): 4:50pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
korel9:1 Get a black tapaulin or any dull dark color to cover your pond , . The dark color will help absorb external heat and retain it in your pond to help increase the water temperature . 2,Increase your water flow rate because as your water flows down and splash on the existing pond, heat energy is generated you my not know but after each flow through check your water with a thermometer and u will discover some two and above rise in your pond water 3,feed only one time during the afternoon between 2 and 4 pm . And all will be fine good luck |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by korel9: 5:20pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
soft777: Thanks for ur prompt response sah. 1. If I cover d ponds with d tapaulin won't they suffocate or something? 2. I don't think I really understand ur 2nd point. 3. Isn't there an option to ur suggestions? Thank u as u respond sah |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft777(m): 5:33pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
korel9:they will not surfocate you can cover 3/4 of the pond , covering is good for your pond protects it against predators... My second answer was when yo are doing flow through that is changing your water ,you should increase the force or velocity at which new water is entering your pond the splash and waves it causes in your pond will make your pond water warmer . I didnt want to write the third option before cause it will cause u money but anyway buy an aquarium heater and heat ur water 1 hour or more depending on your pond water volume every morning please not boiling ring only aquarium heater. And feed only 1 time a day in the afternoon |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kejes10: 8:06pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
aumoria:tarpaulin pond 12x12x4 feet. I do flow through 4-6 hours daily and change almost half of water every 3 days, I live in Edo state. |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by chilanfarms(m): 8:21pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
robonski15:# hmmmmm touching n inspiring, thumb up bro!!! How far wiv d Association thing. 1 Like |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by eseosa77(m): 8:33pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
kejes10: Sir where are u in Benin city.Am in Benin city too,sapele road precisely.Please where is the location of where you milled your feeds . |
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 8:41pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Abidemi501:Hello sir all what you should know is on this thread.. Start reading from the first page and ask questions.. Thanks |
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