Ttalk:


Yes i quite agree with you that large amount of catfish consumed in Abuja is being imported from, south, i.e., Lagos, Ibadan, Ogbomosho etc.
Does that not explained my fear that catfish business is less profitable in the north?
Or do we agree that there are limited fish farmers in and around abuja? As well as limited knowledge to manipulate production to maximise profit?

Tbagwell1:

Someone once told me dat Abuja consume about 50million Naria worth of fish weekly. I think that explain y fish has to be imported from the south, the same thing applies to my location Makurdi, Benue state, I know of a woman who usually buy a truck load of fish from Ibadan every week. The farmers in abuja nd environs can't meet up with d demand 4 fish, hence dre is need 4 importation locally.

Tbagwell1:

Someone once told me dat Abuja consume about 50million Naria worth of fish weekly. I think that explain y fish has to be imported from the south, the same thing applies to my location Makurdi, Benue state, I know of a woman who usually buy a truck load of fish from Ibadan every week. The farmers in abuja nd environs can't meet up with d demand 4 fish, hence dre is need 4 importation locally.

Amisec:
Please oh, how much is the cost of a kilo of cat fish in Lagos area?

Ttalk:
Pls how can Gasolin [Petrol] Water Pump be used to pump water from a well? Unable to upload the pics. The type of the water pump is the one normally used to pump water from river. Any idea from members of the house please.

Sutsillac:


If u can't install it urself, my advice is to get a good plumber to Install it for u. But my main concern is If the well will be able to supply ur water needs efficiently..

Ttalk:
Pls how can Gasolin [Petrol] Water Pump be used to pump water from a well? The type of the water pump is the one normally used to pump water from river. Any idea from members of the house please.

You can view the link below to see a similar pics of the pump

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_21897.jpg

robonski15:


depends on locality and bargaining power #450,#480

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omode2:
water pump is not ideal for well because of d dept of d well it takes time for it to pump out water and u spend more buying d rubber hose. Why not go for submersible pumping machine wc is less than twenty thousand.

Ttalk:
Pls Mr Ab1x and other concerned nlers, i just come across one of Mr Ab1x old post in another topic, kindly explain what you mean by this statement please:


" It is important to note that rearing fishes in concrete pond is zero unlike in the earthen pond which is times two of your investment."

Does it mean that rearing fish in concrete pond will not yield profit if the management and feeding is right?

ab1x:




With due respect to people that make use of concrete pond, both will yield profit. However, one will do better than the other. Aside that, fish tend to do well in a natural environment.

robonski15:


True boss

omode2:
in addition, you can't compare the growth of fishes in an earthen system wt water flowing in and out wt a concrete pond wt stagnant water.

pumppie:
Whether earthen or concrete, both will do well. The key is management! Profitability however should be measured in terms of expenses, duration and outcome. While the concrete pond system might be expensive to run due to various overhead costs (constant water change, fuelling etc.), it generally produces quick results say between 3months to 4months. (Unlike earthen ponds). Some operators of earthen ponds hide under the guise that fishes are in there natural environment so they usually do little in terms of feeding, medication etc. Hence, the cause of poor harvest over a longer period. I have been practicing fish farming for over 12 years now and I can authoritatively tell you that I TOTALLY DISAGREE with the FACE statement that fishes in earthen ponds perform better. Performance can only be achieved WHEN and IF all measures are put in place!! SHIKENNA!

abidecx:
@robonski15 pls help is needed I am a new farmer I have a 3000litters of tank to make use of and how many fish can it raise and how many times can I change the water and what kind of feed can I use thanks Bros