cbnobia:
Good day all.I have read this thread from the beginning and want to use this opportunity to that all those who have given such invaluable resource to newbies like me.I am located in Umuahia and have been in the catfish business for 18months now.It has been a roller coaster ride but I thank God for all the learning experiences. One of the challenges I had was that of poor quality fish seeds(fingerlings).I then decided to learn how to hatch myself and actually did unsuccessfully five times.I applied all the strategies I read up on this thread with minimal success and I am sure I am still getting some things wrong.I spawned yesterday and the fry are still hatching now.Pls when do I start the aerator?At what speed should it run?Is it at the highest,lowest or medium speeds?When do I start flow through?Is it when the yolk has been fully absorbed? I would really appreciate your useful responses.I really want to get beyond day 3 this time.Many thanks in advance.

You need an aerator also my broda, don't play down the relief it would give you.

Benefits of Using Aeration Pumps

Why Your Pond Needs An Air Pump?

The One Accessory You Should Buy. If you’re not using an air pump on your pond, you probably don’t realize what a big risk you are taking.

It’s amazing how many fish farmers up to this day have yet to discover the benefits of an air pump.
Pond Aeration“Aeration,” in one word, sums up the reason why your pond needs an air pump.
Pond aeration is as essential to ponds as air, particularly oxygen, is essential for us to live.

In lakes and ponds, not only fish are dependent on dissolved oxygen (DO) supply in the water. Many other organisms in the water also depend on it to function well and survive.
A shortage of oxygen opens a Pandora’s Box of problems to your pond’s water quality and clarity, which can rapidly escalate to fish deaths sooner than you expect.
So unless you are willing to take the risk of suffering the consequences from poor pond aeration, a pond air pump is a must.

Don’t Ponds Get Naturally Aerated?

Ponds get naturally aerated, but not adequately. Unlike mountain streams or raging rivers that have higher DO levels, the comparatively still waters in ponds don’t get additional aeration benefit from energised water movement.
In addition, air contains only about 20% oxygen. So even if oxygen diffused from the atmosphere dissolves passively into the water, the amount is far too low to be sufficient.
To make matters even worse, several factors further decrease the level of DO in the water.

Some of them are:
Rising temperature – the demand for oxygen rises as temperature goes up due to increased metabolic rates of fish and other aquatic life.

Fish population and size – the more fish you have in the pond, and the bigger they are, the more oxygen is used up.

Decomposing organic matter – fish and animal wastes, fertiliser run-offs dead leaves, etc make up organic matter in the pond that requires a lot of oxygen to decompose.

Submerged plants and algae – these take in oxygen in the night, which contributes to the drop of oxygen levels after sun down.

Oxygen consuming bacteria – oxygen is required by aerobic bacteria in order to efficiently breakdown nutrients and toxic substances, like ammonia.
The more nutrients and organic wastes are in the water, the more oxygen is consumed by these bacteria.

Presence of other water solutes and use of treatment products reduce DO.

Given these facts, it’s just logical to conclude that ponds need additional help to keep topping-up their exhausted dissolved oxygen supplies.

However, some unconvinced pond owners argue that their ponds have been problem-free even without using pond aerators.

Maybe so, but as your pond gets older, more organic sediments accumulate, fish get bigger and aerobic bacteria multiply.

Increased demand of oxygen soon takes a serious toll on your water’s oxygen levels and it is just a matter of time before problems surface up.

Why Air Pumps and Not Any Other Pond Aerators:

There are different sorts of pond aerators available to address pond aeration. However, tests show that pond air pumps are most efficient in diffusing sufficient oxygen throughout the body of water and not only on the surface.
Because pond air pumps rely on air movement to oxygenate, the rate of oxygen diffused is relatively higher than other pond aerators that rely on water movement, like waterfalls and venturis.

So with efficient pond or lake aerators, you can be certain to get the following benefits:*

Prevention of fish death due to oxygen depletion.

Keep useful aerobic bacteria active.

Promote the break-down of toxic substances in the water, like ammonia and nitrite.

Stop the release of toxic gases due to lack of oxygen.

Avoid rotten egg smell coming out of your pond caused by production of toxic gases.

Inhibit the growth of unsightly algae.

Help maintain clear water.

Raised oxygen levels in filters resulting to improved filter performance. Mainly for recirculatory systems.

Healthier Fish.

Will Any Type of Air Pump Do?

Not any kind of pond air pump will guarantee you the above benefits. To get the most out of a pond air pump, it is extremely important to choose the right size and quality. To find out what size of air pump will be efficient enough for your pond, calculate how many litres your pond has and calculate the size of air pump needed.

In terms of quality, just like you can’t expect the perks of a Rolls Royce from a Kia, so you can’t expect to gain equal advantages from different types of air pumps. If the “Rolls Royce” of air pumps at a reasonable price is what you want, then Resun Air Pumps are the best pond aerators for you.

These are “THE” top of the line pond air pumps used for many years in fish ponds and earthen ponds for their high performance, reliability, energy efficiency and ultra silent operation.

This air pump comes complete with additional Accessories added by us to make Installation hassle free and easily outperforms conventional air pumps.

Regardless of its size, a pond should not be without an efficient air pump.

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Dank1u:


Location and price?

Location : Satellite town lagos, price: 43,000 each.

cbnobia:

Thank you sir for your response.I truly appreciate. I removed the net at 24hrs post spawning.There were a lot of larvae swimming actively at the bottom of the vat.I also started flow through with the turn down pipe properly set since last night. I hatched with two vats.This morning I started the aerator in one of the vat at medium speed in combination with the flow through.I want to see the effect of the aerator relative to the flow through alone. As at this evening most of the larvae are dead with only a few (~10%) still active in both vats.My water pH is 8.It was 4 initially but I added sodium bicarbonate in the overhead tank to achieve a pH of 8. Is this normal?

8 is high, u need btw 6.5-7|<7.5 work on ur water

Geebee5:
Started from page zero! The wealth of information can't be overlooked. Thanks Robonski and everyone who has helped out in their own way. May God bless you and continue to prosper your business. I stay around Akute and I don't mind if I anyone can be my mentor... I'm a newbie and I don't want to start out just like that. Although, I'm learning from a friend who owns a fish farm. Thanks

Even though I have to pay to learn at your feet I don't mind... If it is free too, no problem�. Please help a newbie. Thanks

I just recorded a mortality of 500 juveniles in 2days pls always check the kinda feed you buy am still trying to arrest the situation, any help pls,I stop feed them the feed and I have changed water severally

Hello everyone...I 've been following this thread for a long time...and am working in a very large fish farm in Agbani Enugu...we ran an experiment with a natural water cleaner product that can help water management for up to 2 weeks without changing water.. it's been one week plus some days the water doesn't smell but the colour has changed..then today I noticed one fish died with a swollen side in that same pond while the fish in one other treated pond are also raising head..what do you guys advice pls.. we also have up to 1kg fishes for sale in the farm...interested? Let me know...ur advice pls

This the fish that died

aragon4realz:
I just recorded a mortality of 500 juveniles in 2days pls always check the kinda feed you buy am still trying to arrest the situation, any help pls,I stop feed them the feed and I have changed water severally

Hello sir , sorry about the mortality. What is the name of the feed u were using?

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robonski15:


Hello sir , sorry about the mortality. What is the name of the feed u were using?

it's coppens 1.5mm,just make sure you watch what to give to your fish

Hello house I have post fries available at Ipaja Lagos, call or watsapp me on 09037131248 for details

Lucie22:



Ayobo. They are upto 1kg each, I stocked 1300 pieces

How much did u spend on feeding

Good morning house hope err 1 is good, I will like to say a big thank you to all the gurus in the house and moat importantly d creator of the thread because dis thread gave me the determination to start this businews. . I sold all my fishes on Saturday I was really amazed by my result despite the 350 mortality I recorded,Looking forward to restocking. ..
Thanks to err 1 once again

4tons of 700gram-1.2kg catfish now available for sale, Farm Location is along OGTV road, Abeokuta.
Farm Price is 800naira/kg
whatsapp/call: 08142543013

bruzjay:
Good day house please am planning on starting a poultry and fish farm and i was wondering if anyone can help me with a business plan

have u gotten started with the biz plan u need? if not, whatsapp details of your farming prospects, we can get to work.
08142543013

robonski15:
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Hello Robonski, please sir could you kindly confirm you're the one I've been talking with over the phone. Thank you

Iyke from Enugu

kingpaddysfarm:


Hello Robonski, please sir could you kindly confirm you're the one I've been talking with over the phone. Thank you

Iyke from Enugu

Yes sir..

Dear all,

Quick update on the planned fish farming using existing soakaway.

1. The fish are now 3weeks old (picture attached)
2. Arrangement with my friend that takes care of feeding seems to be working, i hope it stays that way, although, i also added another person to the supervision, and he has good knowledge of fish farming serving as advicer. Note none of them are there permanent they only stroll in to feed at intervals
3. We received 670 fingerlings and so far we have only recorded 1No mortality (we suspect overfeeding and late replacement of water)
4. I was advice by the experience supervising friend that, we should keep to a particular source of feeding, as the taste differ from product to product, hence he suggested the recently procured 2mm acqualis 5kg should not be administered (it makes some basic sense so i agreed)
5. Your point about pumping out water came through, not economical in anyway, lessons learnt DO NOT HAVE YOUR FISH IN SOAKAWAY, fuel is almost a kill, especially with scarcity
6. I will keep the house posted on development

[b]New Plans.

7. Please advice seroiusly
8. I intend to now build up a pond that we would drain manually inside the same property area
9. Proposed to stock with 4,000 fingerlings
10. Same arrangement of supervision
11. Propose to now engage my friend (same as above) to continue the supervision (we have discussed mutually, although compensation not yet established)
12. We will still keep the experienced supervisor on advisory and quick trouble shooting
13. Is it a good timing? economically what's your opinion, or would you suggest we finalize on the pilot scheme
14. I am most worried about theft, because nobody stays there permanent to keep an eye, with this volume, how best can i approach it

At all my Oga's please advice sir.

robonski15:


1. You can start with clarias, you can start with 600.. (What size are u buying?)

2. In my opinion i don,t recommend using suck away pond for fish farming, more so using surface pump is kinda hectic, buying fuel every three days to pump out water.. With 8 feet deep sorting will be strenuous. Its a pilot project lets see how management plays out.

3. you are good to go.

4. I have never met anyone who did this and succeeded to be honest with you. .. Is the individual well trained on fish farming? or just a random guy to throw feed to the pond.

5. Ride on

6. Good to go.

7. dont over feed, sorting is important, change water when due, with the depth of the pond you should be very observant.

Hafolabi:
Dear all,

Quick update on the planned fish farming using existing soakaway.

1. The fish are now 3weeks old (picture attached)
2. Arrangement with my friend that takes care of feeding seems to be working, i hope it stays that way, although, i also added another person to the supervision, and he has good knowledge of fish farming serving as advicer. Note none of them are there permanent they only stroll in to feed at intervals
3. We received 670 fingerlings and so far we have only recorded 1No mortality (we suspect overfeeding and late replacement of water)
4. I was advice by the experience supervising friend that, we should keep to a particular source of feeding, as the taste differ from product to product, hence he suggested the recently procured 2mm acqualis 5kg should not be administered (it makes some basic sense so i agreed)
5. Your point about pumping out water came through, not economical in anyway, lessons learnt DO NOT HAVE YOUR FISH IN SOAKAWAY, fuel is almost a kill, especially with scarcity
6. I will keep the house posted on development

[b]New Plans.

7. Please advice seroiusly
8. I intend to now build up a pond that we would drain manually inside the same property area
9. Proposed to stock with 4,000 fingerlings
10. Same arrangement of supervision
11. Propose to now engage my friend (same as above) to continue the supervision (we have discussed mutually, although compensation not yet established)
12. We will still keep the experienced supervisor on advisory and quick trouble shooting
13. Is it a good timing? economically what's your opinion, or would you suggest we finalize on the pilot scheme
14. I am most worried about theft, because nobody stays there permanent to keep an eye, with this volume, how best can i approach it

At all my Oga's please advice sir.

Experience is indeed the best teacher.. You can sell at Melange size if you would as u begin your next project.. With that quantity in mind of 4k fishes you will need extra help to manage and mentain the farm cos of sorting changing of water and feed formulation at some point...

About theft you can build a makeshift security post for someone to secure the farm, you are better safe than sorry..

[quote author=duullie88 post=65375274]

How much did u spend on feeding[/quoted


80k plus

What's your location sir and how much do you sell

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I have been a quite observer of this trend for some time,i was waiting for the right time to start my own fish pond,I have graduated from school,so I think this is the right time to start up, I have rented a pond,I intend stocking the pond with 1000 post fingerlings on Friday,it is a concrete pond,I have replasted it today,pls guide me on the necessary thing to do in other to get my pond ready for stocking and pls what is the name of the best species to buy,how do I dectate the ones that are stunts

Hello Boss Rabonski... Please sir, my fingerlings more than 100,000 are dying. I went to my farm 4 days ago, the water was foamy and a bit thick. This is the second batch that this same issue is happening to. I have tried all drugs that I know, I even used bitter leaf and kept change changing the water but the problem remains. What do I do?

Please I have tried your number on the platform it is not going through. Please somebody help... Please.

[quote author=robonski15 post=42741195][/quote]

I want to learn how to culture Daphnia

Here is my email: ndoghene@gmail.com for further discussion boss

[quote author=Lucie22 post=65422286][/quote]
please is the 80k for feeding the 1300

abimbola74:

please is the 80k for feeding the 1300

Thats small

Asfcomedyunit:
Hello Boss Rabonski... Please sir, my fingerlings more than 100,000 are dying. I went to my farm 4 days ago, the water was foamy and a bit thick. This is the second batch that this same issue is happening to. I have tried all drugs that I know, I even used bitter leaf and kept change changing the water but the problem remains. What do I do?

Please I have tried your number on the platform it is not going through. Please somebody help... Please.

Foaming it's a sign of a very low oxygen in your water, I guess they are crowded.

Asfcomedyunit:
Hello Boss Rabonski... Please sir, my fingerlings more than 100,000 are dying. I went to my farm 4 days ago, the water was foamy and a bit thick. This is the second batch that this same issue is happening to. I have tried all drugs that I know, I even used bitter leaf and kept change changing the water but the problem remains. What do I do?

Please I have tried your number on the platform it is not going through. Please somebody help... Please.

Overcrowding might be the problem.. Foamy water is caused by depleted oxygen. I will advice you spread out the Fingerlings into more ponds and u can treat with common salt.. Also u can get fish cure or malachite green.

Afnahfarms:

Foaming it's a sign of a very low oxygen in your water, I guess they are crowded.

Correct sir