Hello friends, today i just woke up and decided to talk on catfish seed production which are fries, fingerlings and juveniles. I am sure you all have an information you will like to imput, this is why i created this topic. Lets talk about it.

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Am interested in this topic. Just trying to learn ni, don't have fishery experience.

Catfish farming in Nigeria consists of two most
important types, which could either be operated
separately or as an integrated process. The two
divisions are the Nursery Fish farming and the Grow Out Fish Farming. The grow out fish farming is dependent of the nursery fish farming
because you can’t grow fish without the nursery.
But, like I said, they can be operated separately by
two different farmers.
The nursery involves the inducement of the female
fish to lay eggs, which are then fertilized, incubated and hatched. Those little fishes are know as fries.
These fries are then nurtured from between three
and four weeks into fingerlings which is the size
suitable for use in the Grow Out farming. A catfish farming is a major investment
operation. And so, starting one needs
careful consideration. In between the nursery and grow out operation is
what we referred to as the primary operation. It
involves the nurturing of the three or four weeks
within which they could grow into post fingerlings,
mini juveniles and juveniles respectively. These can
then be nurtured for between four to five month into grow out or table size fish suitable for sale and
consumption.
Going in catfish farming involves the following Step One: Land To Use This is very important. One has to acquire at least
half plot of land in a suitable location. This means,
you must consider good access road, closeness to
market and labor. If the land is already available, it
is good. Then we apportion it as follows:
1. Location of ponds 2. Location of farm house
3. Location of water supply and lastly, location of
drainage facility. The last point is very important, as
you don’t drain your water to constitute public
nuisance. Step Two: Pond Planning Here, one has to determine whether one wants to
go into a big or small-scale commercial venture,
secondly, the pond system to adopt, Re-circulatory
system, earthen pond or concrete/plastic pond or
both.
Once the pond was dug and the area has been developed, there is nothing one can do to undo the
work and recover the cost. And so, extensive
evaluation must be done by someone planning to
start a catfish farm before he finally decides
whether it is wise for him to pursue the project. Construction Considerations Where should the pond be located? Does the
site have enough supply of quality water
(from wells or springs)? There are minimum
water flow rate requirements in building a
pond for a catfish. Will the source meet
them? Employ professionals to test whether the water supply volume and flow rate
meets standard requirements. Is the water supply suitable for catfish
farming? Try growing a few catfish using
water taken from the target source. Is the area suitable for pond construction in
terms of soil composition and permeability?
Ideal soil for pond construction is one with
good compaction property. One resource you
can run to check on this is your local soil
management office. Catfish farming will require some water
movement. Will you be able to obtain permits
and other necessary licenses for the
operation? Step Three: Water Supply Source The best water for catfish farming is from bore
hole. One or two must be sunk to guarantee steady
water supply. Overhead tanks for holding water
should also be installed. The mechanism of
pumping of water must be back up facility. The
system must not fail. Step Four: Pond Construction It is advisable to engage the service of a
consultant. The success or failure of this project
depends largely on construction of standard ponds
that can stand the test of time. Pond Design and Construction One major consideration in designing a pond for
catfish production is the flatness or steepness of
the area and the source of water supply. For a
generally flat area that has access to a well, a
levee pond could be built. Watershed ponds are
built for steeper areas near a natural source of water.
The depth of the pond is also crucial as this
influences the availability of oxygen for the fish.
And so is the amount of fish per surface acre of
water. Check catfish growing manuals for
standards to adhere to. For one to get the most profit for a catfish harvest,
it is necessary to determine buyer requirements
when planning the season’s production. Consider
what buyers demand in terms of weight,
frequency, size and price. One can sell the
season’s harvest to fish processors or directly to consumer. The latter results a greater return to the
farmer.

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Catfish business is in no doubt a lucrative business with its incredible returns. It is a business which also have a huge and diverse job opportunities. You can begin with small capital and earn huge revenue on a continuous basis with catfish farming. There are different opportunities which exist as a commercial venture within catfish farming industry and each can b done separately and independently, or with two or more components integrated. A list of f over 26 of these ventures is highlighted below. They are as follows:
1. Fingerlings production
2. Juvenile production
3. Grow-out techniques
4. Importation of frozen catfish
5. Exportation of smoked catfish
6. Smoking of catfish
7. Frozen catfish for exports
8. Processing catfish into fillets, boneless brand-able products.
9. Selling catfish to bank, restaurant, hoteliers, etc
10. Marketing of catfish
11. Construction of catfish farms
12. Construction of hatchery
13. Re-circulatory hatchery system setup
14. Feeds and feed formulation enterprises
15. Management of fish farm
16. Consultancy
17. Training and seminars
18. Catfish information products marketing
19. Fish health diagnostic laboratory services
20. Ornamental fisheries
21. Fish drug store
22. Ornamental fish production
23. Shrimp farming
24. Commercial brood stock production
25. Establishment of fish feed mills
26. Transportation services
Are you located around Abuja, Kogi and its environ? And concern on how to get breeding stock be it fingerlings, juveniles, post–juvenile, table size or brood stock. We at May–Oasis Farm Limited could supply you with high quality breed and fast growing catfish, be it fingerlings, post fingerlings, juveniles, post juveniles, table size catfish, etc., in whatever way you want it. Supplies can also be made to anywhere in the country, even to the far north!
We respect our customers and their satisfaction is of great concern to us. We are reliable and trustworthy, while all customers are treated with attention and great value. We render service ranging from farm setup, to high quality stocking supplies(fingerlings/juveniles), supply of table size catfish and brood stock, pond construction, farm maintenance, consultancy service, etc. You can always count on us.
For further details in how to contact us:
May-Oasis Farm Limited
Lokoja, Kogi State.
Tel: 08145471496
Bbm: 7F4042FA
Email: mayoasisfarm@gmail.com
You are always welcome, contact us today and you'll be glad you did!

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