KCoker:
Hello Everyone,
As a benefactor of diverse info from this thread. I would like to make my little contribution to everyone.

I am privileged to know that the Dollar price is going higher, and CBN has withdrawn their set Exchange limit. The implication is that the Dollar has been deregulated - even though the word is highly placed at the back seat due to the sentiments attached to the word deregulation. News has also been going round regarding the challenge of oil marketers is purchasing refined oil due to the high exchange rate. Black market rate has soared from N340(about a month ago) to N374 (today).

The "likely" outcome of a floating Dollar to farmer is that the prices of imported feeds are going to rise, petrol is also likely to be affected. Much more is that cash in the bank is gradually devaluing, as N50,000 for 10bags after another price hike will not be able to purchase d same qty of feed. Rather than buy feeds in bits, i advice to purchase more into storage. While am not sure how this gradual Dollar price increase will take its toll as it head to N300/Usd frm N283/Usd btw banks, we can take positions now to convert our cash to needed commodities b4 it hits our needed commodities.

ohuegbeair:
Thanks a lot sir. wud try that. hope salt water wudnt be harsh on them ?
Na novice I be...no too vex

partytime16:
Please what's the level of stress catfish business incurs compared to poultry farming. and also how lucrative is it compared to poultry farming?

Ttalk:
It seems forum attention has now shifted to local feed production and fake feed that is now in circulation and has caused some businesses to experience loss, i want to advice those that have been victim never to allow such stepback deter them from succeeding, rather they should see it as a good challenge to prove their worth and become expert in feed composition.

As we all know, one of the major running cost in fish farming is the cost of feed, thereby your success in fish farming largely depend on feed quality and feed cost, and the only way we can be in charge of quality and cost of our feed is when we take CONTROL of our feed production.

A lot of research work are on internet on component of a quality feed for catfish that are beneficial to our production if put into use. I took the decision of producing my feed after i observed a sharp practice where i do pelletise my feed and discovered that my major component fishmeal was reduced and replaced with other junks.

Mr Ab1x formula is readily available on this thread and individual can make little adjustment to suite your environment. It hurt my heart to see people got burnt as a result of avoidable decision. Make the right decision by contacting people around you who can fabricate pelletising machine. Dedicate one staff to it if you cant go through the stress of doing it yourself. I would be ready to offer assistance if called upon. People have been of tremendous help to me most especially from this platform and i will want to reciprocate as a way of saying thank you. We should all begin to assist ourselves rather than make it difficult for starters and novice.

donclassfarm:
Kudos to you my boss
But I expected to see those item 7 pics......
If a Man is diligent in duty he will dine with KINGS and not..............

robonski15:
AQUABREN FIRST MEETING

Aquaculture Breeders of Nigeria (AQUABREN) held its first General meeting on the 9th of July 2016, Hosted by Mr Robonski. Members from different parts of the country were present and also we had two guest speakers, DR OKI a Practicing vet doctor and Mr Alex the president of divine cooperative. Some of their advise was for fish farmers to venture into intergrated farming and processing, and also cutting of cost of production and marketing of produce should be the main focus.

Election was conducted by the electoral committee, some of the elected executives are as follows: Nuvermbarz Farm(president) Chilan farm (vp) Mr Kila(Sec General)
The meeting was a huge success as we also got to see ourselves and share indepth info with one another. Below are some of the pictures from the meeting..

chilanfarms:
# To become a member of this Great association is very simple n the benefit out way the commitment fee! Oga Roland thanks for Hosting Us. We made it happen God bless us all. Signed Aguntasolo Lanre MD/CEO ChilanFarm (VP AQUABREN

ijababa:
Hello Ttalk, Kindly send me your email or phone number. I need your support on feed formulation

excelsiorfarm:
next time,dont buy fishes with broken skull. I could have said that dont buy fishes from a breeder that could sell such,but so not to be fighting unknown battle(Laugh).Dont mind my phone,but is this fish looking healthy? how many weeks did your breeder claim the fishes truely are?

godwinufi68:
sir your advices are very appreciated, as for the breeder he said they are 9wks old though i dnt trust him cos since i bought them he never called to ask about the fishes and when i called him that almost 40 piece are not growing he didn't say anything, i think it should be the last business btw us...... But with baba God that i rely on, all is wel wit me and my fishes. As for the fish in basket its vry heighty, sir thanks and God bless.

bily:


Someone already dropped a link above your comment, it's the same feeding table.

I just expanded it on excel for personal use

godwinufi68:
gudevenin sir, they where 7 inches, i gave them coppens 2mm, i change their water when its due like 2-3 days, u can even change ur water after 1 days cos ur water can get polluted due to overfeeding...... That is y we are advice not to over feed our fishes because frequent changing of water streeses the fish also i feed them twice a day(9:00am-5:00pm) to satiation. Note: on the day of their arriver i gave them anti-strees and after 1 week i mix booster/vitamin-c to their feeds cos i notice some hav broken skull. My broda that was all i did, i hop i answer all ur questions also feel free 2 ask on any area u don't understand thank U sir and God bless. Below is @ 1 month and 6days.

ijababa:
@ Bily - I noticed that the qty(per day) of feed specified in the excel is twice what was proposed in coppen's feeding table. Is this because you feed twice a day?

Hormohtoondeh:
Please I need a viable broodstock in Akure, Ondo state.

chilanfarms:
# You can contact me for broodstock on 07065874135/ 08076515345. Tnx Chilanframs

bily:


It's because the calculation I referenced was for 2000 fish

robonski15:
My fellow farmers and aspiring farmers fish business is no joke.. Its not what u toil with, its serious business.. Before u venture into it go and learn it practically.. Go to a good farm to see for youself.. Majority of the people that claim to be in the business are thieves.. They have sugar coated mouth to lure people into it and take their money...

I had to sqeeze out time to write this little piece for aspiring and practising farmers..

I am not here to sell any manual/books fingerlings or juvenile please.. Am here to answer any sort of question you need to know about catfish farming.. Feel free to ask me because I want the best for everybody,let's share ideas and make money together rather than exploiting people... So am all ears to your questions.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

visit www.agricnetwork.com to learn more about catfish farming business and also connect with other fish farmers. like us on [url]facebook.com/agricnetwork[/url]

ijababa:
Hello Ttalk, Kindly send me your email or phone number. I need your support on feed formulation

godwinufi68:
sir your advices are very appreciated, as for the breeder he said they are 9wks old though i dnt trust him cos since i bought them he never called to ask about the fishes and when i called him that almost 40 piece are not growing he didn't say anything, i think it should be the last business btw us...... But with baba God that i rely on, all is wel wit me and my fishes. As for the fish in basket its vry heighty, sir thanks and God bless.

chilanfarms:
# To become a member of this Great association is very simple n the benefit out way the commitment fee! Oga Roland thanks for Hosting Us. We made it happen God bless us all. Signed Aguntasolo Lanre MD/CEO ChilanFarm (VP AQUABREN

KCoker:

Hello Godwinufi68,
Perhaps i could share my experience with my breeder.
I needed fingerlins, and my breeder said the fishes he had would not be ideal for surface tank farmers like me. I pressured him to sell 200pcs of his so-called 'Poor growing batch to me' to see if i could get d best out of them - also to test if the breeder wanted post me. Below are my facts:
Pick-up date - 01/02/15
'Execution date' - 10/5/2015
Duration - 3mnths 9days
fingerlin Qty - 200pcs
Feed consumed - 4bags of Vital 2mm (60kg/ N16,800)
Water quality - Daily change
Total qty/weight as at 10/5/15 - 170pcs/ 21.7kg/ N7,595
Overall assessment of growth - Poor (Pure waste of time and resources)

This doesn't necessarily apply to your situation, but watch the growth of your fingerlins and don't pray they get to your desired size on time. Cut your losses by disposing them if their growth is below expectation.

wilbro:
With the high cost in foreign/local feed, I intend formulating my own feed. Please, where can I get a very good crusher, mixer, pelletizing machine. Cost for each should be included. Thanks

MAAF:
Please does anyone know the ideal number of juveniles I need to stock in a 20ft by 40ft Earthen pond to achieve a weight of 1.5kg in 4 months.