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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Ttalk: 4:46pm On Nov 03, 2015
@soft777
1. Please what sort of Fish Meal are you referring to? Is it foreign type e.g Danish that cost close to N30,000 for 50kg or the local Fishmeal that cost half of the foreign one for the same 50kg.

2. What are the additional secret of enhancing the quality of local fishmeal to attain similar crude protein as foreign Fishmeal?

3. What are/is the attractant/s that will increase the palatability of locally made feed?

4. W|hat best time to feed that will guarantee maximum FCR

5. If FCR =1.0, that means to attain 1kg of fish will require 1.2kg of feed or thereabout(having factored feed wastage into the calculation),
a. What shortest month will it require for a fish to consume 1.2kg of feed?
b. How can one manipulate feeding to ensure a fish consume 1.2kg of feed in less than 4months and still maintain FCR of 1.0
c. Is it possible to you to bring the cost of 1.2kg of local feed to N150 presently, and still maintain FCR of 1.0 - 1.2. If yes, give a formula that
can guarantee this

Please dont be offended if you are not comfortable with any of my question because your idea and experience with other professors on this thread is enough for us to design a workable feed formulation template that is cost effective and reduce to the barest minimum importation of any form of feed ingredient in the production of feed.

I look forward to your quick and reliable opinion
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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 4:53pm On Nov 03, 2015
chilanfarms:
. I notice the concrete tanks r not plastered outside, is this d best way it should be?
I will plaster it soonest but It's not compulsary it must be plastered..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Harkynkunle(m): 6:16pm On Nov 03, 2015
robonski15:

I will plaster it soonest but It's not compulsary it must be plastered..
Hi...sir...
i've been trying ur num..... a numbers of times
To my surprise... it's not just going through
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:50pm On Nov 03, 2015
Harkynkunle:

Hi...sir...
i've been trying ur num..... a numbers of times
To my surprise... it's not just going through

Hello sir, the number on my profile is for only whatsapp as stated.. send me an email or whatsapp i will give you my direct link. thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Harkynkunle(m): 7:02pm On Nov 03, 2015
robonski15:


Hello sir, the number on my profile is for only whatsapp as stated.. send me an email or whatsapp i will give you my direct link. thanks
Aiit...Sir
just sent u a mssg on whatsapp
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 4:05pm On Nov 04, 2015
We recently purchased two hatchery water heater and rechargeable 14 air-stone for constant aeration, in case of power failure.
Our Hatchery will be well equipped for producing quality seeds..




Men are currently working on site, digging up the nursery ponds. We will be constructing 60 earthen ponds to accommodate all the fries conveniently and enough space to separate the fast growing ones and runts fed to the brood-stock. we are sure of getting the best seeds..

More update soonest


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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Ttalk: 5:22pm On Nov 04, 2015
robonski15:
We recently purchased two hatchery water heater and rechargeable 14 air-stone for constant aeration, in case of power failure.
Our Hatchery will be well equipped for producing quality seeds..




Men are currently working on site, digging up the nursery ponds. We will be constructing 60 earthen ponds to accommodate all the fries conveniently and enough space to separate the fast growing ones and runts fed to the brood-stock. we are sure of getting the best seeds..

More update soonest






Whaoooo you are indeed a motivator. May God crown your success.

Oga Robonski i await your candid on my question @ soft777
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Afrika011: 8:42pm On Nov 04, 2015
good evening House. Sir Abx1 , i am a farmer in ogun state .i really need to discuss some important things with you. Please i need to hear from you. my mail- alomatayor@gmail.com num- 08165298276. thanks. Better still, if there is anyone here that can give me his number , i will so much appreciate. thanks.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft777(m): 8:44pm On Nov 04, 2015
Ttalk:
@soft777
1. Please what sort of Fish Meal are you referring to? Is it foreign type e.g Danish that cost close to N30,000 for 50kg or the local Fishmeal that cost half of the foreign one for the same 50kg.

2. What are the additional secret of enhancing the quality of local fishmeal to attain similar crude protein as foreign Fishmeal?

3. What are/is the attractant/s that will increase the palatability of locally made feed?

4. W|hat best time to feed that will guarantee maximum FCR

5. If FCR =1.0, that means to attain 1kg of fish will require 1.2kg of feed or thereabout(having factored feed wastage into the calculation),
a. What shortest month will it require for a fish to consume 1.2kg of feed?
b. How can one manipulate feeding to ensure a fish consume 1.2kg of feed in less than 4months and still maintain FCR of 1.0
c. Is it possible to you to bring the cost of 1.2kg of local feed to N150 presently, and still maintain FCR of 1.0 - 1.2. If yes, give a formula that
can guarantee this

Please dont be offended if you are not comfortable with any of my question because your idea and experience with other professors on this thread is enough for us to design a workable feed formulation template that is cost effective and reduce to the barest minimum importation of any form of feed ingredient in the production of feed.

I look forward to your quick and reliable opinion
I will answer all these questions ..they are already in my write up continuation on www.agricnetwork.com for the answers ...I noticed i get banned when i answer too much here so thats why am channelling my write upp to agricnetwork by saturday 1pm u see my write up on agricnetwork thank you
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aquadude15: 10:15pm On Nov 04, 2015
I intend leasing/renting my farm to any person interested. Reason is that im relocating to another farm
Location :- lagos
The farm is majorly for hatching purpose but you can use it for what ever you want.
It has
Farm house (thats were i stay)
Four concrete ponds (10 by cool
Four nursery vat (4 by cool
A vat for broodstock
Another vat i use to culture daphinnas (zoo)
Well water ph 7.
Borehole 6.
Large tank and pumping machine
And all hatching accessories you may need because im leaving them behind.
All you just need is bring your broodstock and hatch cos im going with my broodstock.
If you are interested or know someone that know someone that have a friend that is interested, you can hit me up on 0 7 0 three three 4 9 9 seven seven 5 (call/whatsapp)
Will post pics tommorow

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by sweetseth: 12:21am On Nov 05, 2015
Hi, everyone i just joined the thread. Am about to start fish farming at my backyard. The size of my concrete pond is 12ft by 18ft. I partitioned it into 3 making 12 by 6 each. Pls i need ur advice. How many fishes can do well in these sizes, what is d best feed, how do I feed them. Thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by donnaheff: 7:13am On Nov 05, 2015
Please how do you identify the runts amongst frys
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by wisefizz(m): 10:50am On Nov 05, 2015
robonski15:
We recently purchased two hatchery water heater and rechargeable 14 air-stone for constant aeration, in case of power failure.
Our Hatchery will be well equipped for producing quality seeds..




Men are currently working on site, digging up the nursery ponds. We will be constructing 60 earthen ponds to accommodate all the fries conveniently and enough space to separate the fast growing ones and runts fed to the brood-stock. we are sure of getting the best seeds..

More update soonest







WELL DONE SIR... PLS HOW MUCH IS THAT WATER HEATER?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by fzero: 12:00pm On Nov 05, 2015
donnaheff:
Please how do you identify the runts amongst frys
Robonski stated how to identify runts on the first page of this thread.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 4:53pm On Nov 05, 2015
wisefizz:



WELL DONE SIR... PLS HOW MUCH IS THAT WATER HEATER?

The water heater is 10k sir.. Thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Afrika011: 8:05pm On Nov 05, 2015
Afrika011:
good evening House. Sir Abx1 , i am a farmer in ogun state .i really need to discuss some important things with you. Please i need to hear from you. my mail- alomatayor@gmail.com num- 08165298276. thanks. Better still, if there is anyone here that can give me his number , i will so much appreciate. thanks.
Ab1x , please respond , or someone that can give me at least his mail should help. thanks.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by atanda2001uk(m): 11:00pm On Nov 05, 2015
To every gurus in the house.
Pls can pond filter be used in earthen pond? I need response urgently pls. Thank you.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:13am On Nov 06, 2015
Fast growing fries in their thousands.. we did some sorting yesterday to avoid cannibalism..

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by josefaith: 7:52am On Nov 06, 2015
Good work@ Robonski, bro keep it up................ Where is your farm located? I would love to visit and ask questions.
Thanks in advance
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by josefaith: 7:59am On Nov 06, 2015
ajoo17:
@Robonski, I hail you for the good job you have started and still keep doing. May God bless you. I was offline for sometime. My farm is around Ajah in Lagos. Thanks.

Please which area in Ajah?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by seskee(f): 12:25pm On Nov 06, 2015
Hello fellow farmers, i m a fresh catfish farmer.please i need ur advise and inputs as i start. @robonski15 and ab1x please how do i treat earthern pond before stocking as a friend told me to use lime and cultured chicken poo(to get maggot)
to treat then stock after 2 days. Please i need ur advise
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Sudirnge1(f): 1:56pm On Nov 06, 2015
robonski15:
We recently purchased two hatchery water heater and rechargeable 14 air-stone for constant aeration, in case of power failure.
Our Hatchery will be well equipped for producing quality seeds..




Men are currently working on site, digging up the nursery ponds. We will be constructing 60 earthen ponds to accommodate all the fries conveniently and enough space to separate the fast growing ones and runts fed to the brood-stock. we are sure of getting the best seeds..

More update soonest





good work sir, more grace. Pls i urgently need your help, my fish are sick, they have injury on their belly and they are not eating pls what should i do.just picked 2dead ones.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Boskaii: 2:32pm On Nov 06, 2015
aquadude15:
I intend leasing/renting my farm to any person interested. Reason is that im relocating to another farm
Location :- lagos
The farm is majorly for hatching purpose but you can use it for what ever you want.
It has
Farm house (thats were i stay)
Four concrete ponds (10 by cool
Four nursery vat (4 by cool
A vat for broodstock
Another vat i use to culture daphinnas (zoo)
Well water ph 7.
Borehole 6.
Large tank and pumping machine
And all hatching accessories you may need because im leaving them behind.
All you just need is bring your broodstock and hatch cos im going with my broodstock.
If you are interested or know someone that know someone that have a friend that is interested, you can hit me up on 0 7 0 three three 4 9 9 seven seven 5 (call/whatsapp)
Will post pics tommorow

where is the location of the farm you intend to lease out?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by aquadude15: 3:15pm On Nov 06, 2015
Boskaii:

where is the location of the farm you intend to lease out?
Lagos, agbara axis
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 5:22pm On Nov 06, 2015
Sudirnge1:
good work sir, more grace. Pls i urgently need your help, my fish are sick, they have injury on their belly and they are not eating pls what should i do.just picked 2dead ones.

What pond type do u use and how old are the stock?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Sudirnge1(f): 5:57pm On Nov 06, 2015
robonski15:


What pond type do u use and how old are the stock?
i'm using concrete pond and they are 4mounth and 2wks old.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 7:24pm On Nov 06, 2015
seskee:
Hello fellow farmers, i m a fresh catfish farmer.please i need ur advise and inputs as i start. @robonski15 and ab1x please how do i treat earthern pond before stocking as a friend told me to use lime and cultured chicken poo(to get maggot)
to treat then stock after 2 days. Please i need ur advise


Pour a liter of formalin. Leave it for 3 days and stock thereafter

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 7:52pm On Nov 06, 2015
Great work going on here. Robonski and all gurus well done. at least youths & adults are getting empower

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 8:40pm On Nov 06, 2015
Sudirnge1:
i'm using concrete pond and they are 4mounth and 2wks old.
Common salt can be very helpful in this situation. Drain your water add fresh water to 1 feet .. take a handful of salt and to the water leave for some like 30 minutes, raise the water to normal level.. keep us updated.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 8:55pm On Nov 06, 2015
josefaith:
Good work@ Robonski, bro keep it up................ Where is your farm located? I would love to visit and ask questions.
Thanks in advance
Thank you sir, my farm is located at ogun and Lagos state..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 10:27pm On Nov 06, 2015
excelsiorfarm:
Great work going on here. Robonski and all gurus well done. at least youths & adults are getting empower

My bro thank you very much sir, there is a whole lot of work to be done.. its been a while we have seen you sir, we all missing your inputs smiley
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Sudirnge1(f): 10:34pm On Nov 06, 2015
robonski15:

Common salt can be very helpful in this situation. Drain your water add fresh water to 1 feet .. take a handful of salt and to the water leave for some like 30 minutes, raise the water to normal level.. keep us updated.
tnx sir, i have done that.

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