robonski15:


To culture catfish for months is not cheap, that is why some newbies loose out as they stock whatever they decide without thinking about the cost of raising them to maturity. Are you an intending farmer?

Babateemd:
I need a pond for rent to start and learn catfish aquaculture. Any idea where I can rent a space.

sham2007:
Robons baba keep your head high. You are a conqueror

fzero:

What is wrong with u , y do u like abusin and causin problem everywhere u step in. From aquabren to Nairaland. Everyone should watch out for this fellow, nothing good comes out of you. All ur plans will fail on this thread.

KCoker:


Robonski's experience is exactly like mine. The loses (which i kept records too) were in hundreds of thousands. And recovery frm such loses isn't easy, let alone sustaining d interest in d biz.

I kept hearing d same pattern of feedback when i sought help. Looking back, I wish i took time to consult when trying out feeds - in particular. Learning frm experience could be bitter.

On d other hand, i have a rookie friend whom we started about d same time, and he discovered his own pattern of feeding and stuck to it, and he gets good returns.

At d end, without d right info, one is gambling.

robonski15:


A very good idea, i am also planning on putting in place the diesel model to perform multiple function, i am eager to see yours as i can learn a great deal from it.. Keep us posted as you progress. God bless

robonski15:


Sorry about your loss bro, like you rightly said without the right info one is gambling which is so true, that was also my case back then, but thank God we have more info to guide newbies.. Are you still in the business or you have backed out?

chilanfarms:
where are u based?

KCoker:


Hi Robonski15,
Perserverance has kept me going. Still doing d biz o.

Ttalk:


Yeah bro, the main component is the diesel engine, this is the time to get the engine asap. The price in the market is increasing as a result of weak naira, and the price will continue to increase because many are looking in that direction already to power their houses and businesses. You can buy now and keep till when you are ready to install other units.

robonski15:


How much is it sold for in the market?

seunds:
Hi great people,

I'm a newbie on this thread and it has been inspiring. I've got a few catfishes I'm using as practice in my backyard and I need where I can get feed around IsheriOsun-Ijegun-Ikotun axis.

Pls let me know if u have this information.

Ttalk:


The price varies according to capacity 7.5hp goes between 120k-150k here in Abj. It might be cheaper in your location.

pumppie:


COST
1. Fingerlings @ N10 x 6000 N60,000
2. 1.5mm coppen @ N4000 x 3 N12,000
3. 2mm Durante(scretting) @ N5,550 x 8 N 44,000
4. 3mm coppen @ N6000 x 8 N48,000
5. 4mm Vital feed @ N4,250 x 48 N204,000
6. Aqua pro @ N350 x 2 N700
7. Livstovit @ N500 x 1 N500

TOTAL COST: N369, 200

Total Kg (after 2 months plus): 1920kg

N;B (1) mélange is sold in bowls(bafs) usually containing 30kg/bowl for this cycle, 64bowls were obtained.

;B (2) : he sold @450/kg, thus total sales was N864,000.
Gross profit: N864, 000 – N369, 200 = N494, 800 (excluding miscellaneous)

N:B (3): I don’t use vital, I use durante (sktretting) (4MM ) but I suggested vital to him for convenience sake cos it floats unlike durante which requires spot feeding and patience to use.

N:B (4): you should target an average 300g to make profit, however you will find out that a reasonable number will even attain 400/ 500g.

N:B (5): I normally sell at N430/kg, but he was able to sell at 450/kg which I think we should all insist on selling now (feeds and cost of running this business is quite higher now).

I am currently trying out alla aqua (3mm) at the moment cos coppen has increased drastically. Will update when the cycle is complete. Please if there are areas to be elaborated on I will be willing to, regards.

robonski15:


Contact Larry +2348088070750.

pumppie:
Hello all, sorry for the delay as I am not in any way keeping us in suspense. Please let me say that what I am about to reveal is not something unusual and not a top secret, and like I said we can modify and improve on it. It’s just a template of some sort. Please also note that prices of feeds have changed since the last time this model was used. And harvest time was 2 months and 3 days. Some schools of thought, are of the opinion that you must hatch before you can make it big in mélange farming, this is not always the case. Cos truth is we cannot all hatch, even though hatching will definitely save u some cash but it also comes at a cost (N). Just ensure you get your fingerlings from a reputable breeder and pay attention to quality issue. What I’m presenting to u was achieved by a client last month.
Before I proceed let me shed light on some obstacles to attaining this target.

1. Low quality fingerlings: Please and please MAKE SURE ur fingerlings are of very FINE QUALITY and must be picking 1.5MM conveniently.
2. Apply the recommended mélange spacing ( don’t over stock a particular pond)
3. Don’t under feed: though there are recommended feeding schedule based on body weight, I feed to satiation but avoid wastage. Feed twice in a day and avoid feeding late at night.
4. Effectively use multivitamins: I use aqua pro and livstovit.
5. Effective water management.

COST
1. Fingerlings @ N10 x 6000 N60,000
2. 1.5mm coppen @ N4000 x 3 N12,000
3. 2mm Durante(scretting) @ N5,550 x 8 N 44,000
4. 3mm coppen @ N6000 x 8 N48,000
5. 4mm Vital feed @ N4,250 x 48 N204,000
6. Aqua pro @ N350 x 2 N700
7. Livstovit @ N500 x 1 N500

TOTAL COST: N369, 200

Total Kg (after 2 months plus): 1920kg

N;B (1) mélange is sold in bowls(bafs) usually containing 30kg/bowl for this cycle, 64bowls were obtained.

;B (2) : he sold @450/kg, thus total sales was N864,000.
Gross profit: N864, 000 – N369, 200 = N494, 800 (excluding miscellaneous)

N:B (3): I don’t use vital, I use durante (sktretting) (4MM ) but I suggested vital to him for convenience sake cos it floats unlike durante which requires spot feeding and patience to use.

N:B (4): you should target an average 300g to make profit, however you will find out that a reasonable number will even attain 400/ 500g.

N:B (5): I normally sell at N430/kg, but he was able to sell at 450/kg which I think we should all insist on selling now (feeds and cost of running this business is quite higher now).

I am currently trying out alla aqua (3mm) at the moment cos coppen has increased drastically. Will update when the cycle is complete. Please if there are areas to be elaborated on I will be willing to, regards.

Senator060:
Please, how can I reduce the population of Tilapia in my fingerlings earthen pond? It wasn't well lime

Thanks

ovidot:
please can anybody tell me how best i can reduce cannibalism in my pond?

jefips:
hi does anyone in the house know or HV contact of ppl that buy fishes in large quantity n dry. for sale. I run a farm n I dry mine n sale. but i want to be selling fresh ones in bulk abt 1000kg of dryable ones not up to 1kg each. f you know pls email me at obyno15 @gmail com. thank you In anticipation.

NUVEMBARZINTL:

Is it a 100% Tilapia or it's polyculture?
Thank you.

Wishing you all the very best!!!

mercylicious:
@cleo, i have a colleague that is building his farm in ur axis.
He first dug a borehole.his pig house is almost at the roofing stage. he also planted 200 plantains and will be doing his pond afterwards.

bily:


Very interesting model, though it's hard to swallow looking at it on the surface.

Can you tell us more about the water management practice used to get this particular result. Is it a RAS, constant flow through, daily water change, or do the ponds have a form of constant aeration?. This will help shed more light on the success of this particular example.

I personally would like to achieve this same result, would appreciate further breakdown, thanks.

pumppie:
i really don't know what is hard to swallow about harvesting melange in 2 and half months at least. on water management, please kindly review the thread carefully a lot has been written on that already so nothing new to add. if you are talking about system used, its not an RAS or constant flow through. its a stagnant water system and you change water when required. no additional forms of aeration was included. like i said, you can modify and even better this result. regards