johnadex82:
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

robonski15:
[b]FIFAN (Fish Farmer Association Of Nigeria)

Over the years, we have seen many fish farmers closing their farm(s) due to huge loss(es) that they recorded from an investment that is suppose to economically empower them; fish farming. We have seen many fish farmers/investors fallen ill or even been sent to their early grave as a result of debt or losses incured through fish farming due to lack of synergy among fish farmers where information(s) and idea(s) about the business could be shared, lack of protective measures of farm, bad construction of pond, lack of experience, purchase of bad seed (fingerling/juvenile), engagement of bad consultant, employment of incompetent staffs, usage of bad feed, victimization from fish vendors with pricing while some fish vendors even run away with our money, lack of regulation, recognition and support from the government and many more. A farmer that have invested so much (capital, time and labour) with the hope of making profit during harvest now ends up in debt or making little or no profit at all.

Considering all these limitating factors that is hampering our success as fish farmers, it is pertinent that we (fish farmers) as a matter of urgency think of a way out to help ourselves.

With a high sense of mental engagement, research and responsibility, some of us (fish farmers) have mutually come together to help all fish farmers in the country to come together under one umbrella to continually provide food and employments for the country while we protect our investment by legally forming a body in form of an association with the name Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria (FIFAN) which will enable us to have a voice in the society. FIFAN exists to eradicate hunger while we help all fish farmers to grow.

So, how exactly can becoming a member of this synergistic group help to enhance your productivity and profitability?

Here are some of the benefits of joining FIFAN:
1)Access to our magnificent catfish feed.. I will shed more light on this on our next write up..
2) Government recognition and support: This will enable us to have a voice for better representation and promotion of our interest.
3) Continuing education: To broaden our knowledge on fish farm management, farm techniques, hatchery and so on through training, workshops, conferences and seminars.
4) Networking: It offers opportunities to meet other farmers in order to foster a smooth relationship among members either at a local meetings or workshops and seminars organized by the association. As the saying goes, "No man is an island". Business people do not thrive when they are isolated from colleagues. Regular interaction leads to learning, personal growth and business progression.
5) Price regulation: To subdue the strength of fish vendors that have hitherto dictate the selling price of fish while we regulate fish price for profitability.
6) To have access to information sharing and update about new development in the industry.
7) Professional services: We will have access to professional services such as consultation, pond construction,recommendation for loan, free/discount legal service, debt recovering, feed purchase at discounted rate and more.
8. Searchable member directory: We will have access to searchable database of all members, where members and potential clients can use to find a service provider.

N.B. The name FIFAN (Fish Farmer Association Of Nigeria) is my suggestion but the floor is open for suggestions and deliberation.

Thanks[/b]

noblefarm:


That's thought there is fish farmers association of Nigeria already, I think they have branch in ilorin too

jemjem:
Eminent fish farmers association of nigeria

GOLDLOVER:
ALLIED FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.
PROFESSSIONAL FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

robonski15:
(Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria)

Over the years, we have seen many fish farmers closing their farm(s) due to huge loss(es) that they recorded from an investment that is suppose to economically empower them; fish farming. We have seen.. .....

Thanks

condi1704:
We Just register GROFFAN (GRASSROOT FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA) let's join that.

donnaheff:

What would happen if i feed my fish a feed consisting of more than 40 percent crude protein

sham2007:
We have unadulterated original fish oil availabe please contact 08181237340 for details to any location in Nigeria

robonski15:

Hello sir all what you should know is on this thread.. Start reading from the first page and ask questions.. Thanks

robonski15:
The long awaited super grow Catfish Feed

[b]Over the past months (5 months to be precise) I and Soft777 met in France and have been silently conducting an extensive research on a spectacular CATFISH FEED.. We made some vital discoveries there before moving to Holland and isreal respectively to obtain more intelligence to unravel how they produce some of their feeds.. After much exertion We have come up with a magnificent pure catfish feed.. The material are carefully sourced from readily and locally available ingredient ,that meet exactly or more all the necessary ingredients for catfish super grow with crude protein of 55 percent higher than all fish feed around and a FCR of 0.8..

We Will make use of a horizontal mixer which will enable us mix our ingredients properly and effectively..We can use the dry type fish feed extruder for best long time floating on water.

The cost of feed will be almost half the price of what is obtained outside because we will try as much as possible to eliminate all forms of external influences that will increase our source of ingredients, there by eliminating the problems of sourcing for ingredients and at the mercy of some feed millers..Due to its very low price our fish can be fed all through the cycle with our floating feed there getting better result and more profits.

Early next year we will commence full production of the feed as the feed mill construction has commenced.. But it will be only available for members of our new association which we aspire to kick off now..

We will be able to supply nationwide with sub sales outlet in different zones in Nigeria for member to access and benefit..

The floor is opened for questions.. Thanks[/b]

robonski15:
The long awaited super grow Catfish Feed

[b]Over the past months (5 months to be precise) I and Soft777 met in France and have been silently conducting an extensive research on a spectacular CATFISH FEED.. We made some vital discoveries there before moving to Holland and isreal respectively to obtain more intelligence to unravel how they produce some of their feeds.. After much exertion We have come up with a magnificent pure catfish feed.. The material are carefully sourced from readily and locally available ingredient ,that meet exactly or more all the necessary ingredients for catfish super grow with crude protein of 55 percent higher than all fish feed around and a FCR of 0.8..

We Will make use of a horizontal mixer which will enable us mix our ingredients properly and effectively..We can use the dry type fish feed extruder for best long time floating on water.

The cost of feed will be almost half the price of what is obtained outside because we will try as much as possible to eliminate all forms of external influences that will increase our source of ingredients, there by eliminating the problems of sourcing for ingredients and at the mercy of some feed millers..Due to its very low price our fish can be fed all through the cycle with our floating feed there getting better result and more profits.

Early next year we will commence full production of the feed as the feed mill construction has commenced.. But it will be only available for members of our new association which we aspire to kick off now..

We will be able to supply nationwide with sub sales outlet in different zones in Nigeria for member to access and benefit..

The floor is opened for questions.. Thanks[/b]

soft777:
SEASONS GREETING TO EVERYONE !!!!!!!
As i said in my earlier post the future is now .And a revolution in agriculture most especcally fish farming is about to begin starting january 2016.
An underground research both locally and internationally have been going on for over 5 months now between mr robonski and I with some other great agricultural researchers which we decide to uphold there identities for obvious reasons.
So much informations have been gathered, analysed and demo practices have been done successfully .
From january 2016 , lots of high info will be disclosed to everyone on the this forum and agricnetwork for everyone to benefit ,but most especially for the members of the newly proposed association, will get first hand benefits .
Next year is going to be explosive for fish farmers that follow up its a win win thing all the way .
All over the world fish farming is a serious business, its a full time job not only to put food on the table but avenue of enrichment if done properly ,and Nigeria will not be an exception.
During our quest for more knowledge in our aquaculture field lots of geniuses in major countries and nigeria have been met .one of which i was opportuned to meet is a thailand professor in aquaculture nutritionist ,who made me know thailand produce 1 catfish at 80 naira per kg ,why we produce ,at minimum 350 per kg. This is more than 300 percent different ,then i realize we are far backwards in our cost of production .I was astonished on why and how can this be possible, and the quest to know more from him also opened more avenue and esposure .
knowledge is every day ,and most of us believe, belonging to a good fish association with constant interaction among ourselves will further broaden our scope and knowledge .
By GODs grace our goal in 2016 is to bring down our cost of production to that of thailand at 80 naira per kg and maximize our profits.
My own proposed name is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATFISH PRODUCERS N.A.C.P: thank you and GODBLESS

sham2007:
running out of stock. place your order today.

GOLDLOVER:
ALLIED FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.
PROFESSSIONAL FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

eseosa77:


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 .

sham2007:
We have unadulterated original fish oil availabe please contact 08181237340 for details to any location in Nigeria

robonski15:
[b] (Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria)

Over the years, we have seen many fish farmers closing their farm(s) due to huge loss(es) that they recorded from an investment that is suppose to economically empower them; fish farming. We have seen many fish farmers/investors fallen ill or even been sent to their early grave as a result of debt or losses incured through fish farming due to lack of synergy among fish farmers where information(s) and idea(s) about the business could be shared, lack of protective measures of farm, bad construction of pond, lack of experience, purchase of bad seed (fingerling/juvenile), engagement of bad consultant, employment of incompetent staffs, usage of bad feed, victimization from fish vendors with pricing while some fish vendors even run away with our money, lack of regulation, recognition and support from the government and many more. A farmer that have invested so much (capital, time and labour) with the hope of making profit during harvest now ends up in debt or making little or no profit at all.

Considering all these limitating factors that is hampering our success as fish farmers, it is pertinent that we (fish farmers) as a matter of urgency think of a way out to help ourselves.

With a high sense of mental engagement, research and responsibility, some of us (fish farmers) have mutually come together to help all fish farmers in the country to come together under one umbrella to continually provide food and employments for the country while we protect our investment by legally forming a body in form of an association with the name Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria (FIFAN) which will enable us to have a voice in the society. FIFAN exists to eradicate hunger while we help all fish farmers to grow.

So, how exactly can becoming a member of this synergistic group help to enhance your productivity and profitability?

Here are some of the benefits of joining FIFAN:
1)Access to our magnificent catfish feed.. I will shed more light on this on our next write up..
2) Government recognition and support: This will enable us to have a voice for better representation and promotion of our interest.
3) Continuing education: To broaden our knowledge on fish farm management, farm techniques, hatchery and so on through training, workshops, conferences and seminars.
4) Networking: It offers opportunities to meet other farmers in order to foster a smooth relationship among members either at a local meetings or workshops and seminars organized by the association. As the saying goes, "No man is an island". Business people do not thrive when they are isolated from colleagues. Regular interaction leads to learning, personal growth and business progression.
5) Price regulation: To subdue the strength of fish vendors that have hitherto dictate the selling price of fish while we regulate fish price for profitability.
6) To have access to information sharing and update about new development in the industry.
7) Professional services: We will have access to professional services such as consultation, pond construction,recommendation for loan, free/discount legal service, debt recovering, feed purchase at discounted rate and more.
8. Searchable member directory: We will have access to searchable database of all members, where members and potential clients can use to find a service provider.

N.B. The name (Fish Farmer Association Of Nigeria) is my suggestion but the floor is open for suggestions and deliberation.

Thanks[/b]

robonski15:

Noted sir...

soft777:
Dic 19 alle 4:32 PM
HOW AND WHEN TO FEED
After successfully getting good quality seed and a good feed formula the next step is to know when and how to feed to get the best fcr results, take proper note of the following.
1, Feed at a particular feeding point , for those with concrete pond try to feed on 2 points at same time it will ensure even growth of your fish and discourage shooters because ,all fish will eat, the more aggressive will feed on one part and the less aggressive on the other part of the pond ,catfish are very intelligent in a week, all the fish will recognize there feed point and just swim to there different feeding point once its time to eat
For earthen pond users feed also at 2 to 3 feeding points, because in earthen ponds sorting is rather too difficult ,so to ensure even growth use the lino carpet method, i discussed in my earlier post .That is put a nylon tarpaulin or lino carpet to the feeding area. Stick the carpet or tarpaulin to the soil of the pond with a stick ,a white color tarpaulin or lino carpet is preferable, it help little fingerlings and juvenile quickly find there way to there feeding area.NOTE YOU CAN USE MACINTOSH ALSO
2.Always feed at a particular given time , dont feed today 10 am tomorrow 2pm next tomorrow 6pm .this is very bad feeding system cause catfish knows there feeding time. If u feed lets say 10am always by 10 am go and check your pond and you will see them swimming around the feed area ,because they know its time to eat , feeding at exact and un interrupted time regularly help reduce catfish stress and they grow better convert there feed better because there enzyms and internal micro organism that help them digest and convert feed have been regularized by the catfish inner system to be active at that time so it makes them convert faster and better than irregular feeding time .I call this PROMPT FEEDING.
3,In concrete pond feed at 3 to 4 times a day and in earthen ponds 2 times a day is prefearable , for concrete pond users , when you know the total amount of feed your catfish eats in a day ,lets say 10kg a day ,what you do is divide the 10 kg into 4 this will give u 2.5kg ,then feed 8am with 2.5 kg, 12noon 2.5kg ,4pm 2.5kg and 7pm 2.5 kg .though feeding time may differ from farm to farm ,while in earthen pond divide your total feed ,fed a day by 2 and feed morning 8am and evening 6pm for optimal results.
4 , feed at optimal temperatures 25-30 degree , at this temperature fish metabolism are higher and they tend to convert there feed faster to flesh ,giving lower fcr,. This is the reason why in cold season like harmatan , fish grows lower cause most ponds have far more fall in temperature .
So in hot season feed minimum 2 times early morning before 10 am and early evening just when the sun is going down between 5pm to 7pm .
In harmatan season or a very cold rainy day ,feed 1 time to SATIATION ,because during cold weather fish loose appetite because of the cold temperature, and when you put too much feed in your water they will not eat or get aggressive to eat .Do not panic nothing is wrong with your fish ,it is just there nature when weather is too cold or too hot , catfish will stress because they have no scale on there body to cover there skin and tend to stay underground the water or pond bottom, which is warmer in cold time and cooler in hot weather . they stay under ground because the temperature under the water does not fluctuate faster or change rapidly than the surface water temperature .These are one of the secrets of there successful HIBERNATION in nature in the open streams .
When they stress they eat less, but they are perfectly ok dont go treating healthy fish. So what to do is in cold season ,feed 1 time during the afternoon when the temperature of the water is up or increased, that will encourage them to come up to eat,this should be between 2pm to 4 pm .
At this time if for example on a good weather you feed your fish 25kg in the morning and 25kg feed in the evening meaning 50 kg , this is on a good day using earthen pond as an example .
What you do in a cold day is feed 3/4 of the 50 kg which is approximately 38kg one time between 2pm to 4 pm and they will be fine for the rest of the day , or you do what is called feed to satiation, meaning you feed them till they get tired and refuse to eat.
In very, very hot day ,like the type some farmers experience in the north, feed very early in the morning for optimum result
5,When fish refuse to eat dont force your feed on them by pouring it unnecessary in the pond . It will cause pollution in your water and there by increasing the amonia content in your pond water ,giving you a very serious water quality issue.
6,When u want to change feed from floating or foreign to local sinking feed ,its advicable to mix your floating feed with your intended formulated local feed in the ratio 1:1 for first 3 days then 1 :2 for foreign and local respectively . for next 4 days making it a week .This does 4 things for your fish
a, It helps your fish start to accept the new local feed gradually before u switch to only the cheaper local feed alone.
b,It help your fish body system adjust to the new type of feed gradually so as not to be stress by sudden ingredients change ,they are more sensitive to change in feed than other animals
c,it help reduce wastage because some fish will pick your newly introduce local feed and go under the pond to vomit it and there for wastage of feed and water pollution
d,It keep your fish weight ok, because when you just change the feed drastically , not all catfish will eat, only few will eat and so those that dont eat will loose weight and this is not good for business,

7, Best way to feed local feed: dont pour local sinking feed by broadcasting ,like the way done when feeding foreign floating feed , .when feeding local feed you have to be patient gently put the feed were the fish are concentrated as in were the action is and put it gently a hand full after the other .That is wait and see that ,the first full hand you gently put in the pond is been consumed before you put another hand gently , dont just pour everything out of your feed pan one time ,its very wrong.

When you get to your pond CARRYING CAPACITY, which is the time when your fish stop growing and adding weight, no matter the feed fed they will not grow or add weight,at this point u need to sell your fish or losses will set in.
There is a method to calculate your pond carrying capacity but i will explain in a simpler method for everyone to understand .
A good fish farmer should be able to have a record of fish weight gained weekly in concrete ponds or 2 weeks interval in earthen ponds ,this will help you determine and decide fast when you are getting close to your pond carrying capacity and start to contact buyers before you exceed your carrying capacity ,then you start to feed with your profit .this is one of the main reason a farmer with good rearing success will still encounter lost in the business because he knows no knowledge of the actual time to sell .
Most farmers sell there fish 6 months because another farmer sold 6 months not knowing no 2 farmers can or may have same carrying capacity ,it differs from farm to farm,a fish that you can sell after reaching your pond carrying capacity in 4 months will be sold at 6 months wasting time energy and money ...... for example using a concrete pond as a study .
When you weigh your fish and get average weight of 200 gram , then the next week u get an average weight of 300gram means your fish has gained 100kg in one week .The third week you weigh again and get an average of 450g means all good, u got extra 150kg in 1 week interval .If at 4 week u get 500kg ,fine you got 50 kg extra but from your projection your weight have dropped and because you were getting 100 and 150 weigh gained before so with 50kg you will start to be very carefull and try to determine 3 things...........to be continued on teusday THANKS ALL FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO READ GODBLESS !!!!!

soft777:
I got my fish oil from her in bulk ,trusted pure fish oil to reduce your cost of fish meal. do not under estimate the work of fish oil it does 3 things ....1 source of fat and protein 2, replaces fish meal to almost zero .3 it is the best attractant for formulated fish feed .
When you get your fish oil from her contact me and i will tell you how to mix it in ratio with vegetable oil to increase and economize it thank you .1 litre of fish oil can be used in 100kg feed thank you

chilanfarms:
Thank you boss God Bless u real Good.