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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 6:56pm On Jul 03, 2017
duullie88:


Cam someone pls help

1.what sizes/stages of fishes are u bringing to ur pond..eg..fingerlings, juvenile or table size..well u might not need to disinfect them if u are bringing them from a trusted farm..mostly if u are bringing in fingerlings or juveniles..

2. You can wash ur tarp pond with salt or better still use fish bioxide after which you soak it with water for some days before using...and dont forget to drain the water and refil with fresh water before stocking...hope this helps..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Opynion: 8:44am On Jul 04, 2017
The most important thread i have ever come across on Nairaland so far. Since 2013 and still as fresh as NEW WINE. thumb up to all the gurus in the house.

Please i am a newbie inspired to go into this business, can someone please enlighten me on the choice of pond. The most preferred on my mind is plastic fibre pond due to its flexibility and mobility but i want to know if it is as good as the concrete pond and recommendations on where i can get one and the prices and capacity if possible. No earthen pond on the list due to the location.

please i will need this answer as soon as possible. thank you once again for all the good work.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 11:25am On Jul 04, 2017
Opynion:
The most important thread i have ever come across on Nairaland so far. Since 2013 and still as fresh as NEW WINE. thumb up to all the gurus in the house.

Please i am a newbie inspired to go into this business, can someone please enlighten me on the choice of pond. The most preferred on my mind is plastic fibre pond due to its flexibility and mobility but i want to know if it is as good as the concrete pond and recommendations on where i can get one and the prices and capacity if possible. No earthen pond on the list due to the location.

please i will need this answer as soon as possible. thank you once again for all the good work.

Plastic is OK..but I will recommend u use tarpoline, seeing that it comes in better shapes than plastic tanks..and is also more flexible than the plastic tank..in terms of comparison with concrete, the most important thing will depend on your management..in my opinion apart from earthen pond that has significant advantages,there is not much difference between concrete and tarpoline ponds...

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by raff007: 1:55pm On Jul 04, 2017
Ttalk:


There could be soo many things wrong apart from your water.
1. The maturity of the male and female broot
2.Latency period of injected female before. Stripping
3. Operation period which should not be more than ten minutes
4. Protection of sperm from direct contact with ordinary water
4. Placement of spawning vat for effective ovygenisation
5 Quality of water into the vat
6. Level of oxygen in your vat during incubation
7 Temperature and a whole lot of other things the video would not tell you. If you are aroud Abuja you can come over for free practical next weekend or I wiil do short video of my next spawning and send to you on whasapp

Boss, please where in Abuja are you?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 11:51am On Jul 05, 2017
akpobo2k:
Hello House I am a wee bit new at this and learning a lot from the noble gentlemen and ladies out here. Please I'll like to find out if the fishes in the attached pics are infected with something. At the moment no mortality recorded but there fins and tail are looking reddish. Do I need to treat the pond?

Regards

No cause for alarm I think they are growing bigger with limited space.. Try increasing the water level..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by hasami: 12:51pm On Jul 05, 2017
robonski15:


No cause for alarm I think they are growing bigger with limited space.. Try increasing the water level..

@robonski..good morning sir,am currently into cumcumber farming.would love to learn fish farming as well most especially the hatching aspect.would appreciate if I can acquire practidal knowledie from u sir.here is my contact :haziano89@yahoo.com .
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Opynion: 5:10pm On Jul 05, 2017
playbrain1089:


Plastic is OK..but I will recommend u use tarpoline, seeing that it comes in better shapes than plastic tanks..and is also more flexible than the plastic tank..in terms of comparison with concrete, the most important thing will depend on your management..in my opinion apart from earthen pond that has significant advantages,there is not much difference between concrete and tarpoline ponds...

Thank you very much. please in terms of cost, which is more affordable between tarpoline and plastic pond. i will also like a contact person to get these facilities in Abuja. my contact is opynion1@gmail.com
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 5:52pm On Jul 05, 2017
Opynion:


Thank you very much. please in terms of cost, which is more affordable between tarpoline and plastic pond. i will also like a contact person to get these facilities in Abuja. my contact is opynion1@gmail.com

Tarpoline should be slightly cheaper than plastic pond if they are both carrying the same capacity...unfortunately I don't reside in Abuja so I don't have any contact regarding cost of either tarpoline or plastic ponds..But you can contact Asher ponds, I think they do Nationwide delivery and they also have price catalogue for each tarpoline size..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by olaolu89(m): 8:42pm On Jul 05, 2017
hasami:


@robonski..good morning sir,am currently into cumcumber farming.would love to learn fish farming as well most especially the hatching aspect.would appreciate if I can acquire practidal knowledie from u sir.here is my contact :haziano89@yahoo.com .
pls how do u sell ur cucumber products and how much do u sell, I jst start mine in kaduna/ nasarawa border. Pls will b thankful if u can put me through the sales aspect. Thanks in advance
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by obanahim(m): 8:50pm On Jul 05, 2017
please how can I prepare a plastic fish pond for stocking of fishes. step by step explaination local preparation and modern preparation
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jeo4u(m): 10:01pm On Jul 05, 2017
obanahim:
please how can I prepare a plastic fish pond for stocking of fishes. step by step explaination local preparation and modern preparation

Pls how did you acquire your plastic pond, how much and what is the capacity pls. Can you direct me please
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by matrixme(m): 7:19am On Jul 06, 2017
Fingerlings are 15 naira while Juveniles are 35 naira. Broodstocks are about 7,000 a pair. Why buy eggs when you can own the chicken?
Are you in Abuja and you need to setup an hatchery on your existing fish farm?
Please get across privately. I will setup the hatchery using your existing facilities and mentor your workers on the hatching process, constantly monitor the project all at an affordable cost.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by matrixme(m): 7:22am On Jul 06, 2017
Opynion:


Thank you very much. please in terms of cost, which is more affordable between tarpoline and plastic pond. i will also like a contact person to get these facilities in Abuja. my contact is opynion1@gmail.com
Greetings. I construct durable wooden framed tarpaulin pond in Abuja-Nassarawa axis. It is more affordable than the metal framed one. I will send you a mail
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by papakm(m): 10:39am On Jul 06, 2017
If u r interested in a fish farm for hatchery in lagos(Iju area) contact mi on my whatapps...08033020724. Everything is already setup at the farm
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Opynion: 12:29pm On Jul 06, 2017
matrixme:

Greetings. I construct durable wooden framed tarpaulin pond in Abuja-Nassarawa axis. It is more affordable than the metal framed one. I will send you a mail


Thanks, i just reply your mail
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by HouseOfWine: 4:49pm On Jul 06, 2017
Good day fish farmers

Pls i want to hatch soon, can U tell me the appropriate pproportion of broodstock female and male to be used

Like do i use 2 males for 1 female or 2 females to one male

Thanks guys
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 9:14pm On Jul 06, 2017
HouseOfWine:
Good day fish farmers

Pls i want to hatch soon, can U tell me the appropriate pproportion of broodstock female and male to be used

Like do i use 2 males for 1 female or 2 females to one male

Thanks guys

Get two males and one female.. One of the male is for back up just incase the first male Milt is not enough..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Konquest: 12:19am On Jul 07, 2017
robonski15:
I had to seek help from other farmers, but every farm I went to I noticed they where all also running at loss.. That was when I decided heading to songhai farms at benin repurblic.. At songhai I learnt all what I was suppose to know concerning fish farming, from how to hatch( spawning) to management, feed formulation and what have u..

I came back full of wisdom and found out what I did and did not do for for the failure of my farm.. First off if you have never started hatching on your own,my brother u have not started yet..so I carefully built my own hatching ponds and with what I learnt I gave it a shot and it was successful, I nurtured them to fingerlings stage and I got over THIRTEEN THOUSAND FINGERLING at my first try..

I selected the best 4000 fingerlings for stocking for the next 5 months and sold the rest.. Dis is one aspect for the failure of fish farmers.. Most hatchery selects the best (shooters)for themselves and sell runts to farmers, And we constantly feed these runts without attaining a reasonable wieght thereby loosing our hard earned money and waste our precious time..
IDENTIFYING RUNTS AS FINGERLINGS

If u still buy fingerlings from other farms please my brother follow the guidelines below so your investment does not go down the drain..

1. Only buy fingerlings from recommended farms, especially those who specialise in the production of fingerlings and juvenile..

2. Runts head seems to be whitish in colour, their body is thinner and is not proportionate in size to the head,they are like unfed children..

3. Buy fingerlings or juveniles only from farms who use male and female fishes (brood stock) equal to or above 1.5kg..

To be continued..
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Great post... thank you! grin

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by HouseOfWine: 7:04am On Jul 07, 2017
robonski15:


Get two males and one female.. One of the male is for back up just incase the first male Milt is not enough..


Thank you very much Sir.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by likitaummabdull: 7:35am On Jul 07, 2017
Good day ladies and gentlemen. Have a wee number of questions. Have a 10*7*4* feet high density polythene tank with recommended number of 500 to table size. Based in Kaduna. Thinking of doing up to melange stage. Im a JJC to catfish farming. Have a wee number of questions:
(1) Would it be advisable to order post juvenile/jumbo all the way from Lagos? (of course going to oder from @robinski15) If yes-how many should i order to make up for losses on the way. If not,does anyone have a the contact details of a reliable seller here in Kaduna?
(2) Is the salt/wood ash recommended for the tank prior to putting in the fish?
(3) Is adding salt to the water recommended prior to putting the fish to decrease stress?
(4) How often should one add salt to the water-after every change of water?
(5) Would it be recommended yo install an aerator in the tank?
(6) @robinski15 mentioned using vital 2mm for 2-3 months for melange. Would Skrettin 2/4mm serve the same purpose?
Greatly appreciate all inputs,have learnt a lot in the last two days. God bless all our hustles AMEN! smiley
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by PoWConsulting: 7:59am On Jul 07, 2017
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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aquadude15: 6:26am On Jul 08, 2017
Good am fam, i have an important question. I met a farmer that intend using floating feed all through i.e during for 2month and topfeed for 3 month. Is it advisable and possible for him to make good profit after sales considering the cost of table size presently
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aberdeenshire: 6:29pm On Jul 08, 2017
SALES SALES SALES

Table size catfish available for bulk sale
Qty 2000+
Location AGA IDO-OSUN OSOGBO OSUN STATE
Size 800g to 1.5kg
Date of sale 10-14 July 2017
Phone 08128963027
PRICE N600
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by idee91: 6:45pm On Jul 08, 2017
Hello fellow farmers.....
I Noticed the water in my tanks turns very greenish fast. I have washed the tank with salt and soap but the situation remains desame. What else can I do..... cc Ttalk
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 8:26pm On Jul 08, 2017
aberdeenshire:
SALES SALES SALES

Table size catfish available for bulk sale
Qty 2000+
Location AGA IDO-OSUN OSOGBO OSUN STATE
Size 800g to 1.5kg
Date of sale 10-14 July 2017
Phone 08128963027
PRICE N600

600 naira for table size catfish nawa oooo...wen we dey sell melange size(400-600gramm) for 650naira per kg for here...
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by dking123: 6:24am On Jul 09, 2017
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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by dking123: 6:31am On Jul 09, 2017
idee91:
Hello fellow farmers.....
I Noticed the water in my tanks turns very greenish fast. I have washed the tank with salt and soap but the situation remains desame. What else can I do..... cc Ttalk
protect ur tank from sunlight. build a canopy or just cover with tapoline.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by obanahim(m): 11:34am On Jul 09, 2017
@amba 2017 how did u prepare your plastic tank fish pond
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by egoldi01: 5:10pm On Jul 09, 2017
Good evening all. Please I direly need your advice especially the gurus in the house. I am new in catfish business but have a friend that knows about it. I moved the fishes (about 2100) from 2 earthen ponds of 30*50m each to a virgin pond of 30*55m 3 weeks ago. My friend treated the new pond before introducing the fishes. After 3 days, we sold about 400 and there was no death before and few days after the sales. The average weight was 0.7g to 1.0kg after 4 months 1 week from juvenile at the point of sales. The fishes were fed with Durante for 1 month, then Vital feeds for 2 months and local feeds afterwards. we were buying local feeds from a feedmill but unaware of the formulae been used as they refused to disclose it. After a week in the new pond, I started observing 1 death daily and later it became 2 daily.
We then introduced another feeds formulae last Thursday for improved results but now have disastrous deaths - over 10 today. There is no strange physical observation on any of the dead fish. The details of the newly introduced feeds is as detailed below for your review, analysis and advice:
Fm-20
broiler starter- 50
Gnc-40
Ts-40
MaiZe-30
Premix-1
Blood meal-20
Lysine-0.2
Vitc-0.2
Salt-0.2
Molasis-10
Floxinor-small
My friend has treated the pond about 2 times after the few deaths were noticed but this did not work. Also, I don't know the details of the treatment my friend gave. Kindly advice urgently please to salvage this situation

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