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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft77: 5:49pm On Aug 04, 2013
from this post is the 392 naira profit after u remove all ur expenses made on them or what ? pls clearify thank u
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by omode2(m): 6:50pm On Aug 04, 2013
robonski16:

YOU ARE ON POINT!!!
pls I need more explanations if wt is in demand is catfish in ur area wt then is d benefit of d tilapia when it will also feed on d feed meant for catfist. Is d tilapia nt d same size wt d catfish hw come catfish wil feed on the fries.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 9:40pm On Aug 04, 2013
Manweysabi: OP thanks for this insightful post! pleases, concerning the feed, are we to start giving them VITAL FEED (2mm) at Fingerlings stage? cos, as it is, i don't think there's VITAL FEED (0.5mm or 0.8mm). or can Fingerlings eat 2MM?

Lastly, how much will it cost to raise 5000 fingerlings to melange stage? Thank you!
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 9:42pm On Aug 04, 2013
robonski15:

U start giving them 2mm of vital feed from fingerlings..

I use #150,000 to feed till harvest and the expenses used for hatching is also included..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft77: 9:57pm On Aug 04, 2013
catfish definately will feed on any fish smaller than them so far they get hungry,they even feed on their ownself, if they see weaker one or any insured one,they feed on it they are canibals..lol... THE major reasons why people mix them together are as follows....1, catfish GETS HUNGRY IF AND REDUCE GROWTH IF YOU DONT FEED THEM REGULARLY , THEY EASYLY FEED ON THE TILAPIA FRIES AS SURPLEMENT...'2, AS TO REASON 1 ABOVE, IT MAY HELP U REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEED IN TOTAL USED FOR THE CATFISH, DIRECTLY REDUCING UR COST OF FEEDING, 3, NO MATTER HOW MUCH THE CATFISH FEED ON THE TILAPIA FRIES. YOU WILL STILL HARVEST SOME TILAPIA WHICH U CAN ALSO SELL CAUSE TILLAPIA PRODUCE NATURALYY ON EARTHEN AND CONCRATE PONDS THEY DONT NEED ARTIFICIAL MEANS LIKE INDUCEMENT ,AND IF TILAPIA ARE NOT WELL MONITORED U CAN GET POPULATION EXPLOSION IN UR POND DUE TO LOTS OF TILAPIA HATCHRIRS AND YOUNG FRIES GROWING,,4, WITH ADDITION OF FEW TILAPIAS TO UR CATFISH POND DOES NOT NESSESARYLY MEANS INCREASE IN FEED U GIVE .TILAPIAS ARE VERY GOOD IN EATING THE SCRUMBS OR LEFTOVER < FEED THE CATFISH DID NOT EAT DURING FEEDING > MEANS U WASTE LESS FEED.. TO BE CONTINUED....

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft77: 10:01pm On Aug 04, 2013
DO YOU MEAN 150 THOUSAND SPENT TO FEED 5000 FISH TO MELANGE STAGE SO FRO WHAT U SAID TOTAL SALES WAS 392. MEANS 392-150 THAT WILL GIVE 242 NAIRA PROFIT HOPE AM CORRECT ?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by soft77: 10:05pm On Aug 04, 2013
AM CURRENTLY SELLING 10 THOUSAND MELANGE STAGE , PROBABLY BY END OF THIS WEEK, IWILL UPDATE THE HOUSE ON HOW MUCH I USED FOR FEEDING AND HOW MUCH I SOLD AND LET THE HOUSE KNOW HOW MUCH PROFIT OR LOST BUT I HIGHLY BELIEVE PROFIT LOL.... WATCH OUT VERY SOON UPDATE FROM OWN EXPERIENCE THANK YOU
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 11:36pm On Aug 04, 2013
soft77: AM CURRENTLY SELLING 10 THOUSAND MELANGE STAGE , PROBABLY BY END OF THIS WEEK, IWILL UPDATE THE HOUSE ON HOW MUCH I USED FOR FEEDING AND HOW MUCH I SOLD AND LET THE HOUSE KNOW HOW MUCH PROFIT OR LOST BUT I HIGHLY BELIEVE PROFIT LOL.... WATCH OUT VERY SOON UPDATE FROM OWN EXPERIENCE THANK YOU

We would love to hear your sales update..keep it up bro..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by DBounty(m): 9:41am On Aug 05, 2013
Hi felo fishfarmers in d house,who do you think needs trainin on catfish production? I nid suggestions.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by samshoz(m): 10:04am On Aug 05, 2013
darfem: You mean they (tilapia) cannot be rear in concrete pond?
Learned collegues, kindly answer the following: How many tilapia fishes will be sufficient for a pond with 450 catfish stock? Q2. How often do they(tilapia) reproduce? What is the price of a matured tilapia fish and where can i get good ones to stock? I use tampouline pond, is it ok for tilapia?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by batuta: 6:51pm On Aug 05, 2013
Hi guys,

I want to start fingerlings production in my house, I need someone to help me in hatching, I ve already bought the brood stock and d nursery is ready. I will prefer someone that stays in surulere. Call me 08161340246
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 8:12pm On Aug 05, 2013
DBounty: Hi felo fishfarmers in d house,who do you think needs trainin on catfish production? I nid suggestions.

PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO MAXIMIZE PROFIT!!!
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 8:46pm On Aug 05, 2013
soft77: DO YOU MEAN 150 THOUSAND SPENT TO FEED 5000 FISH TO MELANGE STAGE SO FRO WHAT U SAID TOTAL SALES WAS 392. MEANS 392-150 THAT WILL GIVE 242 NAIRA PROFIT HOPE AM CORRECT ?

150k is not for only feeding but also hatching and nurturing the fries to fingerlings stage..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by DBounty(m): 9:11pm On Aug 05, 2013
@robonski,pls answer my post on who are target grp dose who nid trainin. I mean how do i connect /contact potential fish farmers 2 train them?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 3:55pm On Aug 06, 2013
DBounty: @robonski,pls answer my post on who are target grp dose who nid trainin

Please I don't understand your question..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nne4(f): 6:44pm On Aug 06, 2013
For the first time l saw Zeigler feed today bc they said it is not always in d market.l bought a bag for #4,600.pls @ robonski have u used poder feed bc i bought one(only available 2mm product they have)bag.ls the feed better than multi-feed.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 7:10pm On Aug 06, 2013
nne4: For the first time l saw Zeigler feed today bc they said it is not always in d market.l bought a bag for #4,600.pls @ robonski have u used poder feed bc i bought one(only available 2mm product they have)bag.ls the feed better than multi-feed.

I have never used or heard about the feed b4.. There are so so many feed out there on sale.. Which area did u get the zeigler feed from??
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 12:09am On Aug 07, 2013
nne4: For the first time l saw Zeigler feed today bc they said it is not always in d market.l bought a bag for #4,600.pls @ robonski have u used poder feed bc i bought one(only available 2mm product they have)bag.ls the feed better than multi-feed.


Poder feed has about 50% crude protein. Nice feed but not as good as coppens.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by samshoz(m): 4:03am On Aug 07, 2013
samshoz: Learned collegues, kindly answer the following: How many tilapia fishes will be sufficient for a pond with 450 catfish stock? Q2. How often do they(tilapia) reproduce? What is the price of a matured tilapia fish and where can i get good ones to stock? I use tampouline pond, is it ok for tilapia?
u guyz didnt answer my question on tilapia, pls do, God bles u all.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nne4(f): 6:24am On Aug 07, 2013
robonski16:

I have never used or heard about the feed b4.. There are so so many feed out there on sale.. Which area did u get the zeigler feed from??
l bought the feed from Ejigbo here in lagos.Thanks for d reply.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nne4(f): 6:29am On Aug 07, 2013
ab1x:


Poder feed has about 50% crude protein. Nice feed but not as good as coppens.
Thanks,i was afraid bc i have not seen or heard about the name b4... The feed is expensive. #5000 for a bag.

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nne4(f): 6:32am On Aug 07, 2013
ab1x:


Poder feed has about 50% crude protein. Nice feed but not as good as coppens.
Thanks,i was afraid bc i have not seen or heard about the name b4... The feed is expensive.five thousand naria for a bag.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by ab1x: 6:55am On Aug 07, 2013
nne4:
Thanks,i was afraid bc i have not seen or heard about the name b4... The feed is expensive.five thousand naria for a bag.

You're welcome. Don't worry about the price, u will get the value for your money. Cheers.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 10:38am On Aug 07, 2013
nne4:
l bought the feed from Ejigbo here in lagos.Thanks for d reply.

Observe their growth rate when feeding with zeigler..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Johnnyessence(m): 12:18pm On Aug 07, 2013
pls people in d house am following ur trend all dis month pls do u guys know any farmer frm ilorin cos am in need of a good pond range that will contain 500-1000 juveniles.pls need ur reply av bought feeds already. thks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by nne4(f): 12:35pm On Aug 07, 2013
robonski16:

Observe their growth rate when feeding with zeigler..
ok noted
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 8:30am On Aug 08, 2013
EID MUBARAK!!! To our dear muslim brothers and sisters..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by IKEDIKE: 11:44am On Aug 08, 2013
How much is catfish per kg
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by digi101(m): 11:54am On Aug 08, 2013
Anyone with melange sizes for sale (250g - 600g) in IBADAN please contact 07039396211; we'll be needing between 100 - 150kg weekly to supplement our demand for the next 8 weeks. Thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski16: 12:40pm On Aug 08, 2013
IKEDIKE: How much is catfish per kg

It depends on the size and location.. From #450 to #500 per kg
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by IKEDIKE: 1:14pm On Aug 08, 2013
robonski16:

It depends on the size and location.. From #450 to #500 per kg

Thanks

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