aumoria:
My grand regards to all members of the house. Roboski15, my respect.
I'll appreciate an advice and cost implication of setting up a small size recirculatory hattery. This is an option I am considering because of the several failed spawning efforts I have made using flow through method.

bro spawners still get huge suxcess using flowthru method. you shoukd check your overall management like broodstock, the feed etc. recirculatort might not be the solution

seconded.

fzero:

bro spawners still get huge suxcess using flowthru method. you shoukd check your overall management like broodstock, the feed etc. recirculatort might not be the solution

My Ogas in the house, i will continue to thank you brothers for your priceless advice you have been given us on this forum without a price, thanks to Robonski, Excellesor, Abix 1, Juvefarm, oga Fhemmy and a host of others. You have inspired many youth to take bold steps to self reliance, may God continue bless you all.

My 1000 fish was 1month on April 11, and they've consumed 1 bag of coppen so far.

I gave them multivitamin two weeks after stocking and clean the pond with salt solution each time i change the water.

I sorted on Saturday into two concrete ponds when they were 1month old with about 350pcs measuring about 9-10inches [pond 1] while the other are about 6-8 inch. [650 pond 2]

I stocked at 3-4inch [post fingerling] and they were already eating 2mm before stocking. I intend using Coppens, Multifeed and Vitafeed to maturity.

I feed them 3 times daily, 6.30am, 12.30pm and 6.30p.m daily to satiation 4 times on weekend as weekend bonus

Mortality rate has been very low 4-6 at most which occurred after changing of water and sorting as a result of stress

My question is whether their growth rate is in other. At that rate will they be able to attain average of 1.2kg at 4months?

What are the other things to do to enhance their growth rate?

feeding 3 times a day... hmmm
4 times a day....??

jaz:
seconded.

The truth be say how many people use re circulatory in their farms? but dey still get result. though I was once having some challenges in my hatchery for over 8 months did everything possible to no avail until I disturbed sir robonski to troubleshoot the problem.

oya oga robonski, troubleshoot the hatchery problem oo

Ttalk:
My Ogas in the house, i will continue to thank you brothers for your priceless advice you have been given us on this forum without a price, thanks to Robonski, Excellesor, Abix 1, Juvefarm, oga Fhemmy and a host of others. You have inspired many youth to take bold steps to self reliance, may God continue bless you all.

My 1000 fish was 1month on April 11, and they've consumed 1 bag of coppen so far.

I gave them multivitamin two weeks after stocking and clean the pond with salt solution each time i change the water.

I sorted on Saturday into two concrete ponds when they were 1month old with about 350pcs measuring about 9-10inches [pond 1] while the other are about 6-8 inch. [650 pond 2]

I stocked at 3-4inch [post fingerling] and they were already eating 2mm before stocking. I intend using Coppens, Multifeed and Vitafeed to maturity.

I feed them 3 times daily, 6.30am, 12.30pm and 6.30p.m daily to satiation 4 times on weekend as weekend bonus

Mortality rate has been very low 4-6 at most which occurred after changing of water and sorting as a result of stress

My question is whether their growth rate is in other. At that rate will they be able to attain average of 1.2kg at 4months?

What are the other things to do to enhance their growth rate?

Well done sir, we cant tell you if they will attain 1.2kg within four months, as there are factors to be considered like stocking density, water, fish seed, feeding, sorting. not even all can attain 1.2kg or the same kg as they will not grow at the same rate. Just keep observing the best management practices and I guarantee you in 4 months they will attain a reasonable weight..

You don't need to record mortality during changing of water, don't drain the water completely.. drain to one feet and pump water into the pond with the outlet still open with a bit of time the water will be clean, then you can close the outlet and keep pumping till desired level.

What is the size of your ponds?

jaz:
oya oga robonski, troubleshoot the hatchery problem oo

Not until I ask some questions about his operations.

aumoria:
My grand regards to all members of the house. Roboski15, my respect.
I'll appreciate an advice and cost implication of setting up a small size recirculatory hattery. This is an option I am considering because of the several failed spawning efforts I have made using flow through method.

If I may ask what type of pond do u use in spawning??

I lost a fish. I noticed it on Monday after changing their water. It seems d fish died a long time cos the other fish have already started eating the dead fish.

Viewers discretion advised.

Good day experts in the house, i have been hearing that once Clarias get to 3 months, it is impossible for them to increase in Size(length)?i stocked 2,500 fingerlings some re really big while some re still small, i intend sorting the small ones and feed them with 3mm coppens will they be improvement ?while feed the big ones with 6mm Aquamax, please i need advice,Thanks.

mercylicious:
I lost a fish. I noticed it on Monday after changing their water. It seems d fish died a long time cos the other fish have already started eating the dead fish.

Viewers discretion advised.

try and be sorting the fish out ooooo besides what size of feed are u feeding them now hmmm.

umunnatim:
Good day experts in the house, i have been hearing that once Clarias get to 3 months, it is impossible for them to increase in Size(length)?i stocked 2,500 fingerlings some re really big while some re still small, i intend sorting the small ones and feed them with 3mm coppens will they be improvement ?while feed the big ones with 6mm Aquamax, please i need advice,Thanks.

Not true.. . Based on my experience, if dey av a good start frm fingerlings/juveniles, at 3months and above is wen dey add d most weight and increase in size at tremendous rates while consuming less feed as dey approach 4/5months.

umunnatim:
Good day experts in the house, i have been hearing that once Clarias get to 3 months, it is impossible for them to increase in Size(length)?i stocked 2,500 fingerlings some re really big while some re still small, i intend sorting the small ones and feed them with 3mm coppens will they be improvement ?while feed the big ones with 6mm Aquamax, please i need advice,Thanks.

that's nice sorting the young ones from the big one first and foremost is the pond u want to sort them is big enough to sort them hmmmm..also weigh some of them if necessary so that u will be able to know their weight and d level they are now.

Yes the pond is big enough for them, i Have 3 ponds, but is there any chance for improvement for the small ones?since they re Clarias ?

Belexy:


Not true.. . Based on my experience, if dey av a good start frm fingerlings/juveniles, at 3months and above is wen dey add d most weight and increase in size at tremendous rates while consuming less feed as dey approach 4/5months.

Thanks my Oga, but how about the small ones, what do i do to them?because i stocked them at the same time.

robonski15:

Well done sir, we cant tell you if they will attain 1.2kg within four months, as there are factors to be considered like stocking density, water, fish seed, feeding, sorting. not even all can attain 1.2kg or the same kg as they will not grow at the same rate. Just keep observing the best management practices and I guarantee you in 4 months they will attain a reasonable weight..

You don't need to record mortality during changing of water, don't drain the water completely.. drain to one feet and pump water into the pond with the outlet still open with a bit of time the water will be clean, then you can close the outlet and keep pumping till desired level.

What is the size of your ponds?

12ft by 8ft.
I am only curious to know other things that can be done in the area of additional diet, vitamin that can enhance their growth rate apart from the normal management and feeding practice as expressed in this thread

Belexy:


Not true.. . Based on my experience, if dey av a good start frm fingerlings/juveniles, at 3months and above is wen dey add d most weight and increase in size at tremendous rates while consuming less feed as dey approach 4/5months.

Hmmmmm, Doc.,can we now assume that the third month [3] is when they consume the highest quantity of feed?

Can one maximise their growth rate by feeding up to 4times a day at the [3] third month?

humble007:
I WILL SURE DO THAT WHEN ITS FULLY PROVEN, SO AS NOT TO MISLEAD

Mr Humble007, we are still expecting the outcome of your Formula 101 so we can key into the new innovation

Greetings to all!
I am mostly impressed by this thread and especially the SANITY in different expressions as well as freedom of speech. I stand to be corrected though, but I say these are best and most matured set of people I've seen so far on Nairaland.
I've always been into farming most times of my life but mainly crops and a bit of poultry but not into fisheries except my Brother and Father-inlaw. My interest for fish farming of recent when I visited their farms moved me to do extensive research on the risks of fish farming and the possibility of venturing into it. Hence, I stumbled on this thread and have been glued to it for the past two weeks.
You may wonder what I've been doing for the past two weeks?
I call it INDUCTION . You may choose to call it any other name but I called it INDUCTION because I've been reading from page one until this page 147. Loads of information tucked inside each and every page.
Having completed my INDUCTION here I think every contributors to this thread deserves a bottle each. An extra bottle for the Gurus (you know yourself) .
Pardon me if I don't mention specific names for now in showing appreciation. It's just based on two reasons (1.) Each and every contributors here are Unique in their own way. (2.) Your rewards can only come from God for all this good work.
I can Confidently say that I've gotten 70% of what is required to start fish farming (Which is basic info). The remaining 30% now lies with Location, Capital/Funding, Time and Consultation. Come to think of it, I have all of you as Consultant so why do I need one again?
I'll stop for now. I hope to visit every contributors farm within Lagos and Ibadan soonest. I will expand to other areas God's willing. So where do I start from?
Thank you all once again and stay blessed.

mercylicious:
I lost a fish. I noticed it on Monday after changing their water. It seems d fish died a long time cos the other fish have already started eating the dead fish.

Viewers discretion advised.

sorry for the loss But the painful part is that its the bigger ones that die while the smaller ones feast on it.

umunnatim:
Good day experts in the house, i have been hearing that once Clarias get to 3 months, it is impossible for them to increase in Size(length)?i stocked 2,500 fingerlings some re really big while some re still small, i intend sorting the small ones and feed them with 3mm coppens will they be improvement ?while feed the big ones with 6mm Aquamax, please i need advice,Thanks.

I have never heard this before.. I think the issue is that you didn't sort on time hence the disparity in their growth rate.. Feed the smaller ones some extra with multivitamin.

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umunnatim:
Yes the pond is big enough for them, i Have 3 ponds, but is there any chance for improvement for the small ones?since they re Clarias ?

How big is your pond and the number stocked.. another reason might be the seed you bought. its not a clarias issue.

Ttalk:


12ft by 8ft.
I am only curious to know other things that can be done in the area of additional diet, vitamin that can enhance their growth rate apart from the normal management and feeding practice as expressed in this thread

Administer multivitamin, Some give chicken intestine as additional diet.

Pls House, i need the links or phone numbers of buyers for my fish and that of my neighbor in Ibadan. Expected yield for both is 4,000pcs and it will good for sale in 3weeks time.

robonski15:


If I may ask what type of pond do u use in spawning??

I use plastic basins to which I have water inlet and outlet provisions.

I appreciate the responces and concern.

diskindgod:
Pls House, i need the links or phone numbers of buyers for my fish and that of my neighbor in Ibadan. Expected yield for both is 4,000pcs and it will good for sale in 3weeks time.

Contact me on whatsapp with the details: 08023000802 when you are ready to sell.

Male and Female Brood stocks weighing from 1kg - 4.5kg available for sale in Ajao Estate/ Oke-Afa, Lagos. contact numbers-08033136362 or 08024229004 for further details.

Ttalk:


Mr Humble007, we are still expecting the outcome of your Formula 101 so we can key into the new innovation

I have been waiting also for the outcome of the formular, my blood dey hot

diskindgod:
Pls House, i need the links or phone numbers of buyers for my fish and that of my neighbor in Ibadan. Expected yield for both is 4,000pcs and it will good for sale in 3weeks time.

There is scarcity of fish in my area, though it in d middle belt, buyers won't be a problem if d price is good and ur fish are big enough.

where's your area and what sizes are preferred ?

Tbagwell1:

There is scarcity of fish in my area, though it in d middle belt, buyers won't be a problem if d price is good and ur fish are big enough.

jaz:
where's your area and what sizes are preferred ?

Lafia. Big fish weighing 1kg and above.