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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nellyquash(f): 11:24am On Jun 15, 2016
Good morning my fellow farmers..

please i need buyers that can buy our catfish here in Port harcourt.

per kilo of 800g - 1kg goes for NGN600.

you can send Pm for further inquiries.

Thank you.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aoladayo(m): 3:27pm On Jun 15, 2016
Can someone advice on effect using different brand of feeds at different level as I'm trying to manage cost and also Pls any advice and comment on TOPFEED Product for 4mm & 6mm
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by noblegasdacuba: 4:48pm On Jun 15, 2016
please i am newbie in fish business. i am about to dig 20by15by1.5ft earthen pond. how many catfish can i stock? for how many days will the pond be left after liming before running water in to be fertilized? ill be glad to get a response asap. thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Austinekg: 4:53pm On Jun 15, 2016
Thanks to you all for your support to far. You all have being a source of encouragement to me.

Please, some ogas in the house should help me on the step by step approach in preparing/ processing a tasty and well spiced smoked catfish.

I will be commencing production of packaged dried fish but only had little experience on how to prepare the smoked fish. All suggestion and advice is welcomed.

Love you all.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kayfam(m): 11:25pm On Jun 15, 2016
miqos02:
enter the arepo estate by the filling station not too far




Thanks sir. I wl check. 1st thing tomorrow morning
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by godwinufi68(m): 9:30am On Jun 16, 2016
godwinufi68:
noted sir tnks. The fishes are ok, Plz i hv 200 juvenile in my pond and wat 2 giv prevention treatment...... Wat quantity of salt is advisable to apply? Awaiting our mentors response; may Jehovah grant success to us all.
plz!!!! Our mentors...... i need ur knowledgeable advice tnks.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by BELEXYFARMS(m): 11:04am On Jun 16, 2016
aoladayo:
Can someone advice on effect using different brand of feeds at different level as I'm trying to manage cost and also Pls any advice and comment on TOPFEED Product for 4mm & 6mm

Ur question is not very clear but if u mean changing to another feed brand, then there is no problem at all with that.
N. B. I use topfeed too, its okay. There is no 'best' feed out there.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by advancedw1: 3:31pm On Jun 16, 2016
Good day my name is chizoba .PLease i have read through this thread and found it very insightful. please i was wondering if any one can help me .I plan on going into fish farming in a couple of months and i want to start with a ton or two of fingerlings (catfish ,croacker,tilpia).I am trying to draw up a business plan to be able to estimate the financial requirements. I dont know where to start .I intend on renting a pond to start with .is that a good idea ? how much would it cost ? how much will it cost me to buy fingerlings ? how much will it cost to feed? what do i need to know about harvesting ? .please i am clueless .I live in Abuja. Thankyou .

please email me at donlymizdeanor@yahoo.com
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by plainmirror(m): 4:23pm On Jun 16, 2016
Good day sire, I have perused a whole lot of your inputs with regards to catfish farming and I am really eager to engage.
I need your guidance from the scratch on how to setup a pond, stocking, feeding, water management.... etc

Mirror@myself.com

Thanks as I anticipate your reply.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by funso111: 10:43pm On Jun 16, 2016
robonski15:


All the best bro, keep the house updated..
pls oga robonski when is your nex5 seminar coming up. I tried to reach u on whatapp but u didn't reply. I am in sagamu. I wouldn't mind coming down for the seminar. pls is there any way I can contact u. this is my mail aluko20115@hotmail.co.uk and my number is 07038307221.thanks hope to hear back soonest
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aoladayo(m): 11:57pm On Jun 16, 2016
Thanks you have answered my question that's what I meant exactly, much appreciation

Secondly I sorted my fish tonight and just a few are smaller seems not to be eating and growing like other and they are too few to take a whole pond so I improvised as shown in the picture below Pls kindly advice or comment on this I am hoping to keep them and feed them for 1-2wks in this situation hoping they will improve before I return them to the fold.


BELEXYFARMS:


Ur question is not very clear but if u mean changing to another feed brand, then there is no problem at all with that.
N. B. I use topfeed too, its okay. There is no 'best' feed out there.

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aoladayo(m): 12:03am On Jun 17, 2016
First be patient and get a notepad as u read thru the thread there is a wealth of information I am certain if u are patient and willing u would start up safely and we'll, and can draw up you Financials, in other ways if you are actually been scared or careful of making a mistake I have seen some people share contacts on helping to construct pond or can even help u with the startup and guide u till you are good to go. But read well browse more, take notes and don't rush into it, baby steps first. Fish business is lucrative but can be disastrous if careless with it.

Oga did I speak well....?

advancedw1:
Good day my name is chizoba .PLease i have read through this thread and found it very insightful. please i was wondering if any one can help me .I plan on going into fish farming in a couple of months and i want to start with a ton or two of fingerlings (catfish ,croacker,tilpia).I am trying to draw up a business plan to be able to estimate the financial requirements. I dont know where to start .I intend on renting a pond to start with .is that a good idea ? how much would it cost ? how much will it cost me to buy fingerlings ? how much will it cost to feed? what do i need to know about harvesting ? .please i am clueless .I live in Abuja. Thankyou .

please email me at donlymizdeanor@yahoo.com
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by item4biz: 2:20pm On Jun 17, 2016
@Oladayo, well done.

One thing is fishes don't grow equally. You have done well in sorting them out.

Please how did you treat your pond before stocking? Did you fertilise it with chicken manure before stocking too?

Thank you.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 3:58pm On Jun 17, 2016
I greet everyone, I'm still reading through this thread but so far it has been quiet helpful. Is there anybody who is into this in a large scale here in abuja? I've got the funds, I really need guidance.
thanks.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 5:20pm On Jun 17, 2016
Vikings007:
I greet everyone, I'm still reading through this thread but so far it has been quiet helpful. Is there anybody who is into this in a large scale here in abuja? I've got the funds, I really need guidance.
thanks.
next time you write,you dont shout or showcase you have funds. It helps. My advice as usual,start reasonably, dont cut corners,if you need to pay for seminar or consultancy,do. Abuja is a good market. Visit fish market around gwarinpa/life camp,it could inspire you,but be patience.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 5:32pm On Jun 17, 2016
godwinufi68:
plz!!!! Our mentors...... i need ur knowledgeable advice tnks.
Be careful how you play with salt,especially with small fishes. It depends on the pond size,a few tablet/capsule of tetracyline would do the job. And buying aquapro would safe you many hazzle,and aid growth
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by cleavon(m): 5:58pm On Jun 17, 2016
noblefarm:


Pls make sure u lime ur pond and leave for like seven days b4 stocking. Happy farming

Please can u drain out the water after 7days or u just stock directly.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 6:26pm On Jun 17, 2016
excelsiorfarm:
next time you write,you dont shout or showcase you have funds. It helps. My advice as usual,start reasonably, dont cut corners,if you need to pay for seminar or consultancy,do. Abuja is a good market. Visit fish market around gwarinpa/life camp,it could inspire you,but be patience.
Noted sire, & thanks. I've actually sent You a mail, still waiting for Your reply. smiley
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 7:18pm On Jun 17, 2016
Vikings007:
Noted sire, & thanks. I've actually sent You a mail, still waiting for Your reply. smiley
i will check my mail,iam not in abuja,i already wrote am in school or you want to give me scholarship?(laugh)
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by yomiknows: 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2016
Hello House,

I urgently need help with tips on how to switch from floating to sinking feed.
What are the precautions to take and pitfalls to avoid when using sinking feed?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aoladayo(m): 9:37pm On Jun 17, 2016
Yes I did with chicken manure for 3days and washed with water and foam only, then soak for 48hra before refilling with water and stocking

item4biz:
@Oladayo, well done.

One thing is fishes don't grow equally. You have done well in sorting them out.

Please how did you treat your pond before stocking? Did you fertilise it with chicken manure before stocking too?

Thank you.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by item4biz: 12:09am On Jun 18, 2016
aoladayo:
Yes I did with chicken manure for 3days and washed with water and foam only, then soak for 48hra before refilling with water and stocking


Thank you for the response.

Washed with water and foam? I thought the pics of your pond I saw is an eathen pond? I am making enquiries on the eathen pond not concrete.




OHH, am sorry I took another poster for you. Thanks all the same.

The poster is omisakint.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by richyraw: 1:11am On Jun 18, 2016
this is a wonderful thread and i commend the initiator.....anyway i live in ikorodu agric to be precise ...i just ventured into catfish hatchery but i need advice on how to get buyers to buy my fingerlings and juvenile ....

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by miqos02(m): 5:40am On Jun 18, 2016
yomiknows:
Hello House,

I urgently need help with tips on how to switch from floating to sinking feed.
What are the precautions to take and pitfalls to avoid when using sinking feed?
starve the fishes for at least 24hrs, then introduce the feed to them in bits, u will know when they are satisfied becos their initial rushing for the feed will reduce after a while
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by yomiknows: 6:46am On Jun 18, 2016
@miqos02 - Many thanks
miqos02:
starve the fishes for at least 24hrs, then introduce the feed to them in bits, u will know when they are satisfied becos their initial rushing for the feed will reduce after a while
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by yomiknows: 7:00am On Jun 18, 2016
how large are the broodstocks? how much are you offering your juveniles?
richyraw:
this is a wonderful thread and i commend the initiator.....anyway i live in ikorodu agric to be precise ...i just ventured into catfish hatchery but i need advice on how to get buyers to buy my fingerlings and juvenile ....
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 10:52am On Jun 18, 2016
Ttalk:


goldgate2003@yahoo.com
ttalk i just sent you an email please do check your mail and reply as it is urgently.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by yomiknows: 12:13pm On Jun 18, 2016
Can someone help with the contact of any professional pond (earthen) diggers in Ibafo/Mowe axis.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by stephanienwa: 3:10pm On Jun 18, 2016
hello my fellow farmers, how una dey? I really am learning a lot from this thread. God bless you all for your generousity and great help.
Please my dear people make una help me. I moved my fishes from the small tank to a bigger tarpouline pond and they became weak, do not eat well and their whiskers started chopping off and white in colour. pls what do i do? Help me urgently please my gurus.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 5:27pm On Jun 18, 2016
[quote author=stephanienwa post=46691520]hello my fellow farmers, how una dey? I really am learning a lot from this thread. God bless you all for your generousity and great help.
Please my dear people make una help me. I moved my fishes from the small tank to a bigger tarpouline pond and they became weak, do not eat well and their whiskers started chopping off and white in colour. pls what do i do? Help me urgently please my gurus.
[/quote
Hello Stephie I have experienced .hope you disinfected your tarpaulin pond before stoking?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 5:33pm On Jun 18, 2016
stephanienwa:
hello my fellow farmers, how una dey? I really am learning a lot from this thread. God bless you all for your generousity and great help.
Please my dear people make una help me. I moved my fishes from the small tank to a bigger tarpouline pond and they became weak, do not eat well and their whiskers started chopping off and white in colour. pls what do i do? Help me urgently please my gurus.

You might loose them pls remove them asap transfer them to another pond or back to the tank. apply pottasium permangate and tetracyclin asap..wash the tampauline properly with salt solution and leave for some days. rinse with clean water..same happened to me when my fishes were post juvenile's...
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by stephanienwa: 8:10pm On Jun 18, 2016
I was told where i buy my feeds to wash and disinfect with formalin which i did and rinsed thoroughly. Have lost like 50 of dem today. so sad cos they were really doing well. so sad! have commencd treatment in dt same pond.

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