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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 9:52am On Nov 12, 2014
Ayoolanairaland:
Test running my aerator


where can i get the solar aerator, how much dose it cost?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 10:49am On Nov 12, 2014
retin01:
I bought post fingerling and 1.8 mm durante it lasted for about 2weeks , 2mm durante 2bags it lasted for about a month, 3mm durante 2bags and I now switch to motifeed 4mm 3bags, motifeed 6mm 12bags, motifeed 9mm about 14bags. but all d bags is about 33bags which is about 500kg feeds. and I just finish drying some of d fish, am a novice like u oooh




i will like u to show me d pix of ur dryer, and your drying process. hw many hours dose it take to dry like d one u are holdin on ur palm. u can email on .....orlard3@yahoo.com / orlard3@gmail.com or on this thread.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by samshoz(m): 3:31pm On Nov 12, 2014
richeazy:
When is the training taking place, is there any contact number.

Hook up with robonski16, his number is under his comments
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 12:50am On Nov 13, 2014
abidecx:
Hi bros pls I need help can anyone list to all the types of feeds for catfish right from fries to table size I mean the type base on the mm they will be feed with thanks and the price thanks

feed sizes differ from feed companies..

Artemia
0.3 mm
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
1 mm - 1.2 mm(varies)
2 mm
3 mm
4.5 mm
6 mm
8 mm (parent stock)


Follow this link http://agricnetwork.com/index.php/topic,87.0.html to learn coppens feed complete chat..

www.agricnetwork.com
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 7:38am On Nov 13, 2014
Second Batch of this special training will commense 22nd Nov. 2014. Learn pratical catfish hatching techniques in Abuja. Also learn management techhnique to succeed in Hatching. Contact: 08022557145. 08054621673.

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 1:57pm On Nov 13, 2014
JuveFarms:
Learn pratical catfish hatching techniques in Abuja. Also learn management techhnique to succeed in Hatching. Contact: 08022557145. 08054621673.

where is d venue in abuja?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by kniceport1: 3:23pm On Nov 13, 2014
Good day all,please how much is the solar aerator?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by komakan(m): 4:33pm On Nov 13, 2014
JuveFarms:
Learn pratical catfish hatching techniques in Abuja. Also learn management techhnique to succeed in Hatching. Contact: 08022557145. 08054621673.
Where is d venue in Abuja, Date of program, Duration and Cost? Thanks.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 5:44pm On Nov 13, 2014
orlard3:


where is d venue in abuja?
@Orlard3 & Komakan, the location is in Mpape, Abuja. Its going to be an intensive pratical training where each participant will be practise Hatching immediately after the training. Please only interested trainee should add me for full info regards the training programme: BBM: 26832FD0. Whatsapp: 08069150802. Tnx
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 5:57pm On Nov 13, 2014
robonski15:


Contact Juve farm


you can contact Mr joe 0810 503 5020 in abuja
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 5:29am On Nov 14, 2014
Result from my initial trial...going to 4 months and them 3 in the bowl weighing 2 kg, hoping to sale at Xmas then they will be just about 5 months. Any advice on the best period to sale in order to maximise return? One of the fish had a little bruise in the head due to bringing out, it is now in quarantine lol its being isolated before the others begin eat am

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 6:13am On Nov 14, 2014
Put netting on the pond to prevent predators... feeding time

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 6:20am On Nov 14, 2014
jites:
Result from my initial trial...going to 4 months and them 3 in the bowl weighing 2 kg, hoping to sale at Xmas then they will be just about 5 months. Any advice on the best period to sale in order to maximise return? One of the fish had a little bruise in the head due to bringing out, it is now in quarantine lol its being isolated before the others begin eat am

So proud of you.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 9:03am On Nov 14, 2014
Fhemmmy:


So proud of you.

Thanks Oh Fhemmmy someone has to try and put all this theory into practice.. special thanks to Robinski..I dey trouble the man on whatsapp whenever I notice any casala o. I started with just 30 then decided that I will just keep growing the 30 into broodstock for future hatching exercise.. so Mickfish be on standby o cos I like one hatchery photo you put up one time but I cannot locate it again so i will need your assistance with the construction of a little compact hatchery next year. Presently I stocked 1200 for trial and so far God has been faithful and everything is going according to plan. A little challenge is the 3 days changing of water.. I think it's a kind of waste with no proper drainage system. So I decided to plant some plantains as they use water a lot and then planted some other crops. Next year I intend to by God's grace construct a little earthen pond close by which will mainly be for broodstock growing and some of the water from the concrete pond will be going there.
We have formed a cooperative in our location as there was none and registered it.. more than 20 members now of different aspects from hatchery specialist to grow out guys.
We would endeavour to regulate the price by kilo and take the mono poly from the market women.. We will try a d work with them so everyone is a winner
Members are shareholders buying shares and in turn the pool of fund will be available as credit facility for members and later none members with collateral. Profit distributed by ratio of shares owned
Make the cooperative a platform to get government agricultural grants and assistance.
In the long run hatching, drying and packaging is on the agenda cos one has to try and maximise return with less effort by his Grace. Shalom all

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 1:15pm On Nov 14, 2014
komakan:
Pls, can sm1 link me up to where i can get a good Brood stock in Abuja. Thanks.



call mr joe 0810 503 5020 for ur brood stock in Abuja.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by orlard3(m): 1:34pm On Nov 14, 2014
TOKUGAWA:
Hello house,Hope we are all doing good?Though i hardly contribute these days,i still follow the thread each blessed day.Marriage i'll say is soo sweet,wish y'll could see my tummy now....lolz.Has anyone noticed the scarcity and increase in the price of soya bean? i notice this commodity increases by 2-5% every week.I guess its due to the high demand for it ,as more farmers are now appreciating plant protein and supplementing Fishmeal with Soya bean meal.
Hmm........Has anyone come across this Legume called BAMBARA GROUNDNUT?In Africa, it is the third most commonly eaten legume after groundnut and cowpea . The seeds are used in many types of foods, some of which are an important part of human diets mostly in Northern Nigeria,Mali,Niger,Chad n Burkina Faso.Bambara Groundnut is relatively high in Protein contains 19.0% protein, 47.0% carbohydrate,4.8% ash, 7.2% moisture, 7.0% oil and 1.0% free fatty acid.Its cheaper at 65 Naira/kg than Soya which sells for 140/kg.Farmers in my hood has started utilising this precious seeds to supplement Soya,some has since stopped using Soya.The benefits of this seed is that it already contains more than enough Carbohydrates.But it lacks the necessary Amino acids needed by fish.The popular Livtovit can take care of this deficiency cos it contains all the needed minerals and Amino acids,Aquapro can also be included for improved FCR. Expert opinions are welcome.........ciao!


BAMBARA name in other languages
Yoruba name: EPA-WRO, EPA-RORO, EPA-KUTA
Igbo name: OKPA
Hausa name: Gurujia...Kwaruru....Gurjiya
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by TOPAI7(m): 2:26pm On Nov 14, 2014
Congratulations. Am happy for your breakthrough. You were able to achieve this feat because you were changing the water regularly, so keep it up.

Depending on your location, you might find it difficult to sell a fish of 2kg and above to those fish seller because they make their money from quantity sale not weight; except you have contact with eateries, hotel especially if you are in South South and its environs.




jites:
Result from my initial trial...going to 4 months and them 3 in the bowl weighing 2 kg, hoping to sale at Xmas then they will be just about 5 months. Any advice on the best period to sale in order to maximise return? One of the fish had a little bruise in the head due to bringing out, it is now in quarantine lol its being isolated before the others begin eat am
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 3:49pm On Nov 14, 2014
TOPAI7:
Congratulations. Am happy for your breakthrough. You were able to achieve this feat because you were changing the water regularly, so keep it up.

Depending on your location, you might find it difficult to sell a fish of 2kg and above to those fish seller because they make their money from quantity sale not weight; except you have contact with eateries, hotel especially if you are in South South and its environs.







Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 3:52pm On Nov 14, 2014
TOPAI7:
Congratulations. Am happy for your breakthrough. You were able to achieve this feat because you were changing the water regularly, so keep it up.

Depending on your location, you might find it difficult to sell a fish of 2kg and above to those fish seller because they make their money from quantity sale not weight; except you have contact with eateries, hotel especially if you are in South South and its environs.







Thanks TO A 17, they are not 2 kg each o.. its the weight of the 3 of them combined. I don't intend to get them to 2 kg each..at least between 800g to 1 kg each ... I am in Delta state. Have a restaurant contact presently but will still see to market women even individuals especially those that live close to my farm; as a form of goodwill... maybe on a certain day only for private individual purchases ie. "Fish Fridays" for neighbours only to buy



Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ayosat(m): 8:37pm On Nov 14, 2014
Good evening to all farmers and intending farmers in the house. Can someone please connect me to a good table size buyer. A client of mine wants to sell more than 10000 fish ranging from 500g to 1kg and above. Interested buyer can contact me through 08035193433. Or if you know good buyer do link me up please.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 9:25pm On Nov 14, 2014
jites:


Thanks Oh Fhemmmy someone has to try and put all this theory into practice.. special thanks to Robinski..I dey trouble the man on whatsapp whenever I notice any casala o. I started with just 30 then decided that I will just keep growing the 30 into broodstock for future hatching exercise.. so Mickfish be on standby o cos I like one hatchery photo you put up one time but I cannot locate it again so i will need your assistance with the construction of a little compact hatchery next year. Presently I stocked 1200 for trial and so far God has been faithful and everything is going according to plan. A little challenge is the 3 days changing of water.. I think it's a kind of waste with no proper drainage system. So I decided to plant some plantains as they use water a lot and then planted some other crops. Next year I intend to by God's grace construct a little earthen pond close by which will mainly be for broodstock growing and some of the water from the concrete pond will be going there.
We have formed a cooperative in our location as there was none and registered it.. more than 20 members now of different aspects from hatchery specialist to grow out guys.
We would endeavour to regulate the price by kilo and take the mono poly from the market women.. We will try a d work with them so everyone is a winner
Members are shareholders buying shares and in turn the pool of fund will be available as credit facility for members and later none members with collateral. Profit distributed by ratio of shares owned
Make the cooperative a platform to get government agricultural grants and assistance.
In the long run hatching, drying and packaging is on the agenda cos one has to try and maximise return with less effort by his Grace. Shalom all

I love this and you have done so well . . .
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 9:56pm On Nov 14, 2014
Amazing!!! grin

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 1:46am On Nov 15, 2014
@ Juve.. wow, weldone these are really very big fishes o, how much do they weigh. I guess these are Hetero, what sort of market segment will one be targeting with such massive sized fishes cos apparently market women don't usually go for large ones ie 2kg upwards cos they find it difficult to sale, dont really know how true this is. But i know this is not the first time you have had such bumper harvest so you must have an outlet for marketing them. I would very much like to stock these Hetero someday but i have to be realistic and rely on demand led supply.
Once again weldone, i will pop over now to Agricnetwork now to see if you gave further elaboration there.
Have a gra8 weekend everyone!
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 1:59am On Nov 15, 2014
Oga Juve, you really made me to say wow oh . . . .I will call and we will talk, i have been calling you for some days now BUT no luck getting through to you
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 2:00am On Nov 15, 2014
jites:
@ Juve.. wow, weldone these are really very big fishes o, how much do they weigh. I guess these are Hetero, what sort of market segment will one be targeting with such massive sized fishes cos apparently market women don't usually go for large ones ie 2kg upwards cos they find it difficult to sale, dont really know how true this is. But i know this is not the first time you have had such bumper harvest so you must have an outlet for marketing them. I would very much like to stock these Hetero someday but i have to be realistic and rely on demand led supply.
Once again weldone, i will pop over now to Agricnetwork now to see if you gave further elaboration there.
Have a gra8 weekend everyone!

That man makes the fish business looks like small thing oh
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 3:48am On Nov 15, 2014
jites:


Thanks Oh Fhemmmy someone has to try and put all this theory into practice.. special thanks to Robinski..I dey trouble the man on whatsapp whenever I notice any casala o. I started with just 30 then decided that I will just keep growing the 30 into broodstock for future hatching exercise.. so Mickfish be on standby o cos I like one hatchery photo you put up one time but I cannot locate it again so i will need your assistance with the construction of a little compact hatchery next year. Presently I stocked 1200 for trial and so far God has been faithful and everything is going according to plan. A little challenge is the 3 days changing of water.. I think it's a kind of waste with no proper drainage system. So I decided to plant some plantains as they use water a lot and then planted some other crops. Next year I intend to by God's grace construct a little earthen pond close by which will mainly be for broodstock growing and some of the water from the concrete pond will be going there.
We have formed a cooperative in our location as there was none and registered it.. more than 20 members now of different aspects from hatchery specialist to grow out guys.
We would endeavour to regulate the price by kilo and take the mono poly from the market women.. We will try a d work with them so everyone is a winner
Members are shareholders buying shares and in turn the pool of fund will be available as credit facility for members and later none members with collateral. Profit distributed by ratio of shares owned
Make the cooperative a platform to get government agricultural grants and assistance.
In the long run hatching, drying and packaging is on the agenda cos one has to try and maximise return with less effort by his Grace. Shalom all

Absolutely brilliant!!! You have done well my bro, keep it up. troubling me is allowed oo , coz if u don't trouble me who will grin.


www.agricnetwork.com
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by binbass(m): 8:52am On Nov 15, 2014
JuveFarms:
Amazing!!! grin
Incredible... I hope they're not feeding on other fishes.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 1:47pm On Nov 15, 2014
binbass:

Incredible... I hope they're not feeding on other fishes.

Bro not at all.. from inception I have monitored their growth and juvefarms did well by giving me weekly reports of all activities with pix till harvest
Good job juve.

www.agricnetwork.com

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 3:54pm On Nov 15, 2014
jites:
@ Juve.. wow, weldone these are really very big fishes o, how much do they weigh. I guess these are Hetero, what sort of market segment will one be targeting with such massive sized fishes cos apparently market women don't usually go for large ones ie 2kg upwards cos they find it difficult to sale, dont really know how true this is. But i know this is not the first time you have had such bumper harvest so you must have an outlet for marketing them. I would very much like to stock these Hetero someday but i have to be realistic and rely on demand led supply.
Once again weldone, i will pop over now to Agricnetwork now to see if you gave further elaboration there.
Have a gra8 weekend everyone!
. @Jites got 7.5kg biggest fish. Smallest weighed 4.5kg. My average was 4kg. In Abuja there is readily available market for even 10kg fishes. Hetero spp. Is now on sale, its only available btw October-Early December each year. Tnx

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 3:59pm On Nov 15, 2014
Fhemmmy:


That man makes the fish business looks like small thing oh
Tnx Oga Fhemmmy, na practise makes near perfection in fish farming. Network is most times bad in my farm. But you can reach me mainly on this number. 08054621673.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 7:10pm On Nov 15, 2014
JuveFarms:

Tnx Oga Fhemmmy, na practise makes near perfection in fish farming. Network is most times bad in my farm. But you can reach me mainly on this number. 08054621673.

We will talk for sure.....
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Belexy(m): 9:50pm On Nov 15, 2014
The whatsapp group is still active. . . Plz send a whatsapp msg to this number: 08023000802 If u wanna join the Fish Farming whatsapp group. Thanks. 
#All new members will be in Group 2 bcoz the first group is filled up already.

#dnt forget to register on www.agricnetwork.com something good is coming soon!

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