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Cat fishes
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Fish farming is a very cheap and reliable source of income generation. It makes use of available land and water resource and it’s convenient to practice within living environments. In Nigeria fish farmers’ normally stock, fish living in the fresh water and brackish water.
This post is easy to read and understand, it is a write up that explains a Step-by-Step to:

· Equip farmers with “quick-win” skills to keep high quality fish,
· Equip farmers with “quick-win” financial skills to generate profit from fish farms,
· Encourage non-farmers to establish viable fish farms easily.

Nigeria has great potential to become an agricultural powerhouse. 70% of our great landmass is suitable for agriculture, yet only 30% of the land is currently used for cultivation. Nigeria’s diverse climate, from the tropical areas in the South to arid zones in the North, allow the cultivation of virtually all agricultural products grown in the tropical and semitropical regions of the world. There is thus abundant opportunity for growth and expansion.

The agricultural sector contributes 70% of labor force, 80% of consumed food, but only 40% of gross domestic product (GDP). 90% of agricultural production is produced by smallholders with the average farm size in the South reaching about 0.5ha and in the North 4ha. Subsistence smallholder farming thus continues to dominate the sector.

Fish farming as an enterprise is one of the numerous approaches which will successfully transform Nigeria’s subsistence agriculture.

Fish farming is a critical form of aquaculture that is gradually gaining wider acceptability. More than 30 percent of all the fish consumed each year are now raised on land-based or ocean based aqua farms. According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization State of World Fish and Aquaculture 2012, aquaculture industry is growing three times faster than land based animal agriculture. There is an increase in the demand for fish and fish protein, which has resulted in widespread overfishing in wild fisheries.

Fishes found in Nigeria’s fresh water are:
· Bighead carp
· Grass carp
· Pangas catfish

Fishes found in Nigeria’s brackish water are:
· Tilapia
· Marble goby
· Flat head grey mullet
Different sections in catfish production
Production of parent stock
Fingerlings production
Production of grow out/table size
Processing of catfish i.e smoking for local and export
There is no area one invested in above that is not lucrative if properly managed.

Steps in farming fish
Site Selection - When selecting site for homestead fish farming. Please try and select sites near the house for easy accessibility and security

Step 1: Select sites close to the house
Pond Construction - You can use any pond such as earthen pond, concrete or plastic. The use of any type depends on the nature of the soil type and amount of money you have. For example earthen pond is very cheap to construct but limited to areas where there is clay soil, underground or water nearby water source.
In concrete homestead a surface area of 5m x 5m x 5m with 1.5m depth can be constructed. The floor is made 7.5cm using cement. The floor is sloped towards the side of the pond for the draining of the pond. Concrete ponds are recommended but they are expensive. Plastic containers can also be used. Plastic containers of 5 feet by 5 feet are suitable for the ponds.
Concrete pond is very good for backyard fish farming

Step 2: Concrete pond is recommended for homestead farming
Pond preparation - After plastering the construction you need to wash off the cements or you may lose your fish fingerlings to the alkalinity from the cement dust. The pond should be limed (CaoH) to neutralize the acidic effect of cement and to predispose pond water to effective fertilization. You should use the agric-lime at the rate of 250-500kg/ha. Sometimes wood ash at the rate of 2500-5000kg/ha may be used as alternative. After application it should be allowed to stay 5-7days before washing it off with good water.

Step 3: Neutralize the acidic nature of cement by applying agric-lime 250-5000kg/ha or woods as and wash it off with water after 5-7days.
Treatment of pond water - The pond water should be fertilized with organic or inorganic fertilizers. This method provides the nutrients needed for the rapid development of phytoplanktons and zooplanktons. You should apply 225-250kg/ha by broadcasting. For organic apply a total 400-750kg/ha of poultry waste or 500-1000kg/ha of cow. The waste should be placed in a sack bag and lowered into bottom corners of the pond. The bags are removed after 6-10days when the water has turned greenish in color.

Step 4: Apply fertilizer or manure to help phytoplanktons and zooplanktons plants to grow in the pond.
Selecting fish to stock - Catfish are recommended during stocking for commercial purposes namely: Clarius gariepinus, Hetero claries, and Heterobarchus bidorsalis.

Step 5: Stock catfish for commercial purposes
Sourcing fingerlings - It is recommended to source fingerlings that are 3-4 weeks old ahead of stocking date. You can source through government agricultural departments, private hatcheries, Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Lagos, African Regional Aquaculture Center, Port Harcourt and some other fishery stations.
Step 6: Contact state ADP, ministry of agriculture more information and help.
Stocking - Air and water volume should be considered when stocking otherwise the reverse might be the case and all efforts become a waste. Concrete ponds should be stocked at the rate of 30-40fingerlings/m² for one type of fish (monoculture). For polyculture 1 tilapia 4 catfish is required. 50-60fingerlings/m² are recommended for earthen pond.

Step 7: The higher the volume of water the higher the stocking rate.
Feeding - Fish feed are used as supplementary food materials to add to the algae, zooplanktons and phytoplankton that grow in the pond. Unconventional feeding can be done using worms, flies, termites and maggots. Fingerlings are fed daily according to their body weight. It is required to measure out feed equivalent to 3-5% of their weight. This will be the feed needed for the whole day. Divide this quantity into equal portions between 3-5 times at regular intervals. Put feed at the four corners of the pond.

Step 8: Measure out feed equivalent to 3-5% of their body weight
Pond management - The water in the pond should be changed when it is having too much greenish colour with spots of foams. Aerate the pump regularly by pumping water into it while allowing waste water to overflow pipes. After 2 months of stocking, sort your fish and move bouncers or shooters into another pond to avoid cannibalism.

Step 9: Change polluted water with fresh water and aerates the pond after one week of changing water.

Bases on our visit to farms we have seen a lot of million down the drain due to in ability to manage each section of catfish production very well. From collecting of quality fingerling to good water management to feeding quality feed to the fish etc all this areas must be perfected to really maximize profit in this sector.
To meet up with the rising cost of production in catfish all areas of production must be thoroughly look into most especially feed production which take up to 70% of the total production cost. So base on this fact a good knowledge of your feed (catfish feed) and good feeding regime is important to maximize once profit today.
In conclusion I can boldly say fish business is a lucrative business which has not been really tap into because as a country we have not produce up to 50% of the country demand. This makes the opportunity in this sector much and ripe to be tap into by any individual who is ready to annex this opportunity.
For more enquiries in the following area below:
· Viable proposal on catfish production
· Quality fingerlings and juvenile production
· Processed grow-out /table size catfish supply
· Fish feed material supply and production
· Fish farm consultancy at all level
· General training for maximum performance

CONTACT
Mr Shina A
GreenAfrica Consult
No 50 Awosanya street, Ajaka, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
Walen444@gmail.com
+2348038188386, +2349056846141, +2347084271083

As a bonus there is also an ebook that explains viable commercial agriculture businesses such as poultry, fish farming , piggery, bee keeping, honey production, sheep keeping, rabbit keeping, goat keeping, cocoa production, cassava farming, vegetable farming and feed formulation on small scale and large scale. Kindly request for information from the above contact or send an email to typearls@gmail.com.

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PRIME LOCATION - Awoyaya, Ibeju Lekki beside Coscharis Motors and 5minutes drive from Shoprite circle mall, Sangotedo

SIZE - 24 ponds 16ft x 4ft x 6.6ft
Can stock 1000 fishes each.
Sitting on 5 plots of land
*Possible turnover of over 21m annually*

FACILITIES
2 boreholes/perfect water quality
Shower
Toilet
Kitchen
Outdoor processing room
300kg smoking kiln gas/charcoal
5 rooms boys quarters
4 overhead tanks
PHCN electricity connected
Fenced and gated
Within a gated community

*All facilities in perfect working condition

Reason for lease: Owner too busy to be on site.

*Asking price 4m annually, open for negotiation*

Interested parties please whatsapp or call 08156669123 or email; elcapitanfisheries@gmail.com

Regards.
Nnamdi

Catfish is among the most common fish in Nigeria. The production of catfish in Nigeria based on current studies, it showed that catfish production, distribution and marketing are way lower than its demand.
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How To Start Catfish Farming in Nigeria

Catfish is among the most common fish in Nigeria. The production of catfish in Nigeria based on current studies, it showed that catfish production, distribution and marketing are way lower than its demand.

The sad thing it is a lot of Nigerians, especially those who have an interest in agricultural related businesses, don’t have the ideal of the potentials of catfish farming in Nigeria. That is the main reason why we’ll be discussing how to start the profitable business of Catfish Farming in Nigeria, and the hidden opportunities it has. The profitability of catfish farming in Nigeria is very high this is because many Nigerian don’t know how to start the business. What we
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