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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by bettymygirl(f): 9:00am On Jan 04, 2014
excelsiorfarm: check yr mail ,resent
Seen it and was able to access it. I'm sooo greatful! Thanks a trillion and God bless!!!
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by opsydazy(m): 9:17am On Jan 04, 2014
@robonski15, your post is a great eye opener for intending catfish farmers like me. Am considering using the plastic and tarpaulin vats as my pond. What is the advantages or otherwise to the concrete ponds. Also, for a fres farmer like me, how much should I be planning to invest in starting from the scratch.
God blessings as you continue your business and enlighten us- the new entrants into the business. Any ideas about tilapia farming?
My email is isiadeyemi@gmail.com
Thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 1:37pm On Jan 04, 2014
opsydazy: @robonski15, your post is a great eye opener for intending catfish farmers like me. Am considering using the plastic and tarpaulin vats as my pond. What is the advantages or otherwise to the concrete ponds. Also, for a fres farmer like me, how much should I be planning to invest in starting from the scratch.
God blessings as you continue your business and enlighten us- the new entrants into the business. Any ideas about tilapia farming?
My email is isiadeyemi@gmail.com
Thanks
Tarpoulin and plastic ponds are good, but u have to be very careful with the plastic ponds because they naturally generate heat which make the fishes vulnerable to disease unlike concrete ponds, but all are good just depends on ur management..

Concerning the amount u want to invest, it depends on what u want to specialize in.. Fingerlings production, melange, table size..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jites(m): 3:02pm On Jan 04, 2014
Hi JOSSYAA, You have got mail, hope it helps.

JOSSYAA: kindly share the details of the songhai farm training, how much it will cost, the duration, and immigration procedures thanks. my mail is adewumiyemi@yahoo.com tanxs so much
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by oscarvicto(m): 7:43pm On Jan 04, 2014
Where can one get tilapia fingerlings or or live table size in port harcourt
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by diran18: 9:48pm On Jan 04, 2014
How can mortality of fries be control @ 3weeks of age cos I notice the problem always occur around that time. Ideas are welcome pls. Tanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 10:28pm On Jan 04, 2014
bettymygirl: Seen it and was able to access it. I'm sooo greatful! Thanks a trillion and God bless!!!
Thank God
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m):
what will u do with this size fish pond/dam? My new office

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 11:05pm On Jan 04, 2014
thinking of tilapia? there is more than 2 Tonnes of tilapia to harvest & can help boost your catfish or fish biz
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 11:16pm On Jan 04, 2014
omode2: I met Mr. Excelsoir today we had a long discussion and learnt more hidden truths about d biz. I knw u dislike flattery bt u are just an humble man despite ur background and class. May God continue to bless u Sir!
Amen to d prayer.hmmmm background & class? we all come from God,no difference.we are colleagues & friends
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 1:54pm On Jan 05, 2014
diran18: How can mortality of fries be control @ 3weeks of age cos I notice the problem always occur around that time. Ideas are welcome pls. Tanks
You are very correct!!! The third week is what I call the CAREFUL week..this is the time most hatchers dread the most.. What I do at the third week is dat I carefully clean the ponds, change the water then I add chloraphenical and tetracyclin with a bit of salt.. U have to be very careful when applying the salt..

I leave them till the next day without feeding..ur water must be clean at all times especially dis period.. Then the next day u start feeding them minimally.. And most importantly "PRAY"
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 5:45pm On Jan 05, 2014
excelsiorfarm: thinking of tilapia? there is more than 2 Tonnes of tilapia to harvest & can help boost your catfish or fish biz
get your tilapia & leverage on mixed breeding to reduce feed cost
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by omode2(m): 8:02pm On Jan 05, 2014
excelsiorfarm: what will u do with this size fish pond/dam? My new office
This is beyond a pond its either a lake or a dam have seen such at d former IG's farm and at ogojo. I dont think they use concentrate feed much may b they use tilapia fries or d big fishes cannibalise d small ones because, those lakes are massive.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Kul3ger(m): 8:53pm On Jan 05, 2014
excelsiorfarm: what will u do with this size fish pond/dam? My new office
OMG!!! Buh hw can u harvest ur fishes in dathuh *oh yeah! I'm a big-time learner*
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m):
omode2: This is beyond a pond its either a lake or a dam have seen such at d former IG's farm and at ogojo. I dont think they use concentrate feed much may b they use tilapia fries or d big fishes cannibalise d small ones because, those lakes are massive.
the fishes are fed with crack eggs, processed poultry birds(loss from poultry) & we have tonnes of tilapia in our dam, also they feed on fishes that didn't develop(runts), i think d iG farm ain't functioning again, though i learnt a farm has about 5-7 units of this dam( i will be taken to that farm soon,but not my office, just to rub mind)
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 10:16pm On Jan 05, 2014
Kul3ger: OMG!!! Buh hw can u harvest ur fishes in dathuh *oh yeah! I'm a big-time learner*
we are already draining our dam, because of d season our expectatn is that in 3-4 weeks our dam should have drain,though will be using dragnet to harvest our fishes, tilapia is easily taken,but when our dam is low, we be able to harvest our catfish, u need tilapia, we have in tonnage , we are all learning
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Aleshyto(m): 6:20am On Jan 06, 2014
excelsiorfarm: we are already draining our dam, because of d season our expectatn is that in 3-4 weeks our dam should have drain,though will be using dragnet to harvest our fishes, tilapia is easily taken,but when our dam is low, we be able to harvest our catfish, u need tilapia, we have in tonnage , we are all learning
so nobody can assist me in this thread, i
mention it ealier dat i hv a pond at
ikangba ijebu ode, my cooperatv bleeped
me up by not giving d amount i requested
for dats what gt me into soliciting for help
from my fellow farmer, pls fish is almost 3
month from juvenile and i want to sell
them at 5 month but current food they
are eating will finish on 10th of dis
month, pls i need loan assistance pls help
me ooooo @b1x, robonski,exelsors etc,
pls im not the begging type but
circumstances around me now leave no
option pls help a broda, i hav 2300 fishes,
tanx
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Aleshyto(m): 6:20am On Jan 06, 2014
so nobody can assist me in this thread, i
mention it ealier dat i hv a pond at
ikangba ijebu ode, my cooperatv bleeped
me up by not giving d amount i requested
for dats what gt me into soliciting for help
from my fellow farmer, pls fish is almost 3
month from juvenile and i want to sell
them at 5 month but current food they
are eating will finish on 10th of dis
month, pls i need loan assistance pls help
me ooooo @b1x, robonski,exelsors etc,
pls im not the begging type but
circumstances around me now leave no
option pls help a broda, i hav 2300 fishes,
tanx
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 8:08am On Jan 06, 2014
[Aleshyto][/quote]i have been seeing your post, and i once encourage a brother that mentioned a case on investing to do(basically on his own terms), as i told a nairalander i met few days back that i know what am bearing myself, those in proximity to your area or feed seller(best yr customer), alternative is get an investor(i have stopped partnership, i have lots of reasons),i would only advise fish farmers to be sure of funding b4 starting or get a professional give a sound biz plan in reference to yr available funds not promises, i have been there & it isn't a good stop to be,best one pay few change for a bizplan b4 Starting than get hook due to shortsight or assumption, another advice is calculate d cost of your fingerlings to present funding, sell as melange or smoke them(gives more value)
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by omode2(m): 9:07am On Jan 06, 2014
excelsiorfarm: the fishes are fed with crack eggs, processed poultry birds(loss from poultry) & we have tonnes of tilapia in our dam, also they feed on fishes that didn't develop(runts), i think d iG farm ain't functioning again, though i learnt a farm has about 5-7 units of this dam( i will be taken to that farm soon,but not my office, just to rub mind)
How many months do they harvest?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by excelsiorfarm(m): 9:30am On Jan 06, 2014
omode2: How many months do they harvest?
depends on owner, but this harvest(major) i understand is a year, though there are small earthen pond, d dam is d major fish tank(laugh)
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by drestoneokuta(m): 9:56am On Jan 06, 2014
Please I want to ask series of questions, I really do appreciate the OP for a job weldone so far..
My questions are thus:
-What is d price of catfish now this january(given the fact that dere is a ban on importation of fish)

-is it true dat catfish is relatively scarce this january period? Will that also affect the normal price?

-how does one apply for grant from any agricultural parastatal in nigeria, given the fact that catfish business is so capital intensive

-is there any government programme one can take advantage of dat subsidises or share catfishing materials for catfish farmers? Cos starting as a fresher is so so difficult (capital wise)

Pls am a young graduate hoping to start sumtin for my self in farming, with little capital... Thank you
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by TOKUGAWA(m): 2:19pm On Jan 06, 2014
excelsiorfarm: get your tilapia & leverage on mixed breeding to reduce feed cost
Very good day to you Mr. Excelsior,about Tilapia being a supplement to fish feeds.You are right but it could as well be disastrous.There are abundance of Tilapia fishes in the stream that supplies my earthen ponds.To the extent that you can see the Tilapia with your very naked eyes,they always find thier way into the pond and reproduce there too.Consequently,i have enough of them in my ponds which are causing problems.I recently noticed 2 dead catfish in my pond(melange size),by the time i picked them out to know the cause of death i discovered they were choked.I mean chocked while trying to swallow a Tilapia fish,infact they had almost swallowed the Tilapia remaining only the tail which couldn't go in.This is not the first time i'm experiencing such .May be Fish farmers on here should just be careful with Tilapia.In my own opinion feeding your catfish with maggots(if you can do the wahala) is very very cost effective.Any contribution or advice on way forward will be appreciated.

Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by dapix: 3:25pm On Jan 06, 2014
Hello all, to reduce mortality rate of your fishes, I will recommend you give a BIO DISC, sincerely I have tried it and am seeing miracles. If you need one you can contact me on 08029736561
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by TOKUGAWA(m): 4:22pm On Jan 06, 2014
My fellow fish farmers,i'm about to finish d construction of a new earthen pond measuring 40/30m,with a dept of 3ft.The pond will conveniently accommodate 4000 juveniles to maturity.I will be uploading pics soon,starting from surveying and clearing of the bush.Lets goooo! there!
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by TOKUGAWA(m): 5:37pm On Jan 06, 2014
grin
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 6:13pm On Jan 06, 2014
dapix: Hello all, to reduce mortality rate of your fishes, I will recommend you give a BIO DISC, sincerely I have tried it and am seeing miracles. If you need one you can contact me on 08029736561
Could you explain this?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by JOSSYAA(m): 6:41pm On Jan 06, 2014
jites: Hi JOSSYAA, You have got mail, hope it helps.
@Jites, tanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by JOSSYAA(m): 6:51pm On Jan 06, 2014
excelsiorfarm: don't worry i will resend,it is pdf format, on download, d first request is d password
Top of the day greetings to all the farmers in the house, @ excelsiorfarm, i read from the thread that your farm is located at ibadan, pls can we connect? i had sent you a mail three days ago. I need to learn from the best as a newbies. Cheers and more power to we all this year
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op):
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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Fhemmmy: 7:52pm On Jan 06, 2014
Nice one, i wish i could be there too
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by mike58(m): 9:07pm On Jan 06, 2014
robonski15: You are very correct!!! The third week is what I call the CAREFUL week..this is the time most hatchers dread the most.. What I do at the third week is dat I carefully clean the ponds, change the water then I add chloraphenical and tetracyclin with a bit of salt.. U have to be very careful when applying the salt..

I leave them till the next day without feeding..ur water must be clean at all times especially dis period.. Then the next day u start feeding them minimally.. And most importantly "PRAY"
Good day boss @Robonski et al
I just hatched for the first time and it was succefull had more than 80% success there re in a tampolin vat 24hrs water flow through n 3weeks old now and I clean d vat every 3days.

My PROBLEM now is that majority of them re just hanging. When I touch them they move please I want to know why they are hanging and how to cure themhuh
The name and d Quantity of drugs I should use

PLEASE I DONT WANT TO LOOSE THEM YOUR RESPONSE WOULD HIGHLY BE APPRECIATED
Thank you all
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