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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 9:05am On Apr 12, 2016
Ttalk:


It appears there are not enough dissolve oxygen in your pond, there could be many reason for this even with seemingly clean water. One of the reason could be that rain water has entered your pond, if its that kindly change the water immediately and they would be fine
thanks but the water was a new water.the pond is a new one(tarpaling pond) which I washed with salt solution before transfer
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by jaz(m): 11:07am On Apr 12, 2016
reach me on 07036763061 for supply
Sejeje:

Oyo state moniya ibadan
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by komakan(m): 12:00pm On Apr 12, 2016
matrixme:
I should recommend Chilanfarms for broodstocks supply and delivery across the country. I sent money for broodstock and other stuffs, someone I have never met and he delivered everything promptly and monitored the entire process till I got it. He is to be trusted. Thank you and same goes to all the good people sharing their knowledge on this forum.
I'm not not in doubt. We still have some people like that in our society. Not some people that are good talkers. Ordinary fingerlings they will supply rubbish after they must collected the payment from all angles.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by komakan(m): 12:01pm On Apr 12, 2016
matrixme:
I should recommend Chilanfarms for broodstocks supply and delivery across the country. I sent money for broodstock and other stuffs, someone I have never met and he delivered everything promptly and monitored the entire process till I got it. He is to be trusted. Thank you and same goes to all the good people sharing their knowledge on this forum.
I'm not not in doubt. We still have some people like that in our society. Not some people that are good talkers. Ordinary fingerlings they will supply rubbish after they must have collected the payment from all angles.

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Ttalk: 12:13pm On Apr 12, 2016
komakan:
I'm not not in doubt. We still have some people like that in our society. Not some people that are good talkers. Ordinary fingerlings they will supply rubbish after they must collected the payment from all angles.

Bro, the best thing is to expose such dubious people. That is why i think e-mail remain best form of online transactions. You can easily make reference or even print the details of both party communications.

Some internet farmers have started lurking around looking for gullible to swindle, we should resolve to chase them away by exposing their deed the moment we notice such so they wouldnt be able to dupe so many innocent farmers.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Ttalk: 12:18pm On Apr 12, 2016
vickifeanyi47:

thanks but the water was a new water.the pond is a new one(tarpaling pond) which I washed with salt solution before transfer

Your water could be clean and still endanger your fish. The early year rain comes with toxic, dust that when mixed with your pond water could contaminate it, the best thing is to change the water regardless of how clean it looks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by dimssy(m): 2:32pm On Apr 12, 2016
Saw the trend just now and loved it. Please whats the cost of training at the farm in Benin Republic?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by chilanfarms(m): 2:45pm On Apr 12, 2016
We are here to help each grow... if some ppl comes here to fraud ppl they will not last talking frm experience. Just open ur eye and pray always.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 4:30pm On Apr 12, 2016
Ttalk:


Your water could be clean and still endanger your fish. The early year rain comes with toxic, dust that when mixed with your pond water could contaminate it, the best thing is to change the water regardless of how clean it looks
Thank you bro..I have done as you suggested... I noticed their body is changing colour (whitish) especially their tail. Seems like an epidemic... what should I do? Thanks
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by janefarms2015: 4:55pm On Apr 12, 2016
soft777:
To further clear the air of some raised issue here ,as said earlier we are one big family and colleagues .And there is no power tussle among existing and about to be formed association .
Having said that , i still want to inform my fellow colleagues here to know that , we never in our write up said we are forming a national association that will represent all farmers in nigeria or the so called umbrella body .We are forming a private association that will accommodate all fish farmers all over nigeria .So we all can shear constructive idea ,innovations and prompt and fast execution with , to further increase our business ,better our profits and livelihood at large. it is not must but by choice.
2,There is no time we wrote here that all other associations must join us ,we only advised that, we are ready to work with any sister association in reaching our said goals on time and fast .
3 I dont think there is need to be powerful or know someone in high places to be able to improve on your business or form co-operatives to help ourselves .Personally i believe , with co operation, hard work, honesty and dedication we shall get there.The young shall grow.
4 .We Proposed having zonal co-ordinators in the major fish farming zones of the country, to enable an even and prmpt distribution of the very cheap floating feed, fingerlings and other benefits of the association to members to benefit ,but to me ,i still believe non members can still benefit in all areas.This will be worked out as we progress.
5,No matter how small your fish farm is , it does not matter, Every body is allowed to join irrespective of farm size .ALL benefits will be equal .
Please criticism are allowed but let it be constructive criticism , that will help us improve , grow and successful, Though i still find it difficult to understand how something that has not even started can be criticised with some such bitter wards ....at least let give the benefit of doubt and allow the proposed association to start first then you can be free to criticise the association of its short comings ,because i personally believe that constructive criticism in life help to further improve our potential in life.
And as for track records , you dont need to be 100 years in the business to have track records , quality speaks for itself , Some of us have break grounds in different fields of aquaculture , Some of us have been a member of a team that successfully designed the first almost zero electricity recycle systems used comercially, first of its kind in the world, and we are proud of our achievements . Some of us have been offered mouth watering offers by publishers to come up with books under there company name ,INNOVATIONS IN AQUAPONICS , HYDROPONICS , GELATIN FEEDS ; BIO GAS - making gas and electricity from animals, poultry and fish waste .... Introduction of first fresh water shrimp hatchery in Nigeria , polyculture of shrimp and tilapia raising them to table size with zero cost of feeding in 4 months and lots more ,,,We are ready to shear all this info with our dear colleagues .
Most especially, i believe no great thing comes easily , we never promised a smooth ride all through without hitches and we never promised miracles, but in as much as : there must be rivers to cross , mountains to climb , fences to jump over , journey to walk and so on , but after all we see a bright light at the end of the tunnel , with co operation together and determinations together we shall make it .
In this 2016 lets remove the old cloths of impossible and put on new cloths of possible . A journey of a thousand mile start with a step.
What God has designed can never fail .!!!! THE REVOLUTION 2016 HAS JUST BEGIN !!!!! wishing you all a JOYFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!


drop your number i need your services asap
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 5:58pm On Apr 12, 2016
remros2:
Talking of feeding regiments sir@ oga Robonski, as a fresher, how do I determine d amount of feed I give to my juvenile or bigger fishes as at when due. Also how many times do I feed them as juveniles or as bigger fish. To be specific let's use 1000 pieces as example. And the pond type is plastic tank if it could make a difference in feeding pattern. Thank you.

Hello sir, Mr miqos02 dropped a feeding guide link
https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjVx6De5_rLAhXGPBQKHYH6Ct0QFgghMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coppens.eu%2Fgallery%2FEngelse_brochures%2F2013%2FVoederprotocollen%2Ffp_catco_en_2013mail.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHLOBx0SLUo4Gg6Ob-RXuuyze20pw&sig2=k6k6ozMy6qh0AVT7DSYTbQ
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:01pm On Apr 12, 2016
Ifedayour007:



Dear Sir. I sent you a message here sometimes last week, but you didn't reply, so I am doing again no and I hope to get a reply from you this time.
I invested over 1 million Naira on raising catfish 2 years ago, but I ran at loss, some of my fishes were stolen and the rest didn't grow well so I quit. But I still feel I did something wrong then, the management was poor, I didn't use good feed, I used some local feed formula I got from a friend and I also had problem with security issue. But recently I aquired some lands and I would still love to invest again on catfish farming, but I don't want to go wrong again, I want to do it right this time, I have passion for farming. Please I would really love to meet or talk to you here on Nairaland or Private chat. Please I don't want to ever mistake again.. Ifedayookunola@yahoo.com

Am really sorry about your loss, we learn from mistakes.. I just sent you a mail.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:03pm On Apr 12, 2016
fidtopade:
I can't thank you enough for this piece of write up, I pray may God reward this your good intention more than your expectation. Persons like you are not common in the world as a whole. I have copied everthing you wrote to serve as my guide.

Thank you very much sir, i appreciate.. Where is your location?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:06pm On Apr 12, 2016
remros2:
Pls Robonski15 and other ogas in NL, how do I eliminate solids like leftover feeds etc that are not likely to move out with water when water is being changed in a plastic fish tank? Thanks in anticipation of ur assistance

You can siphon the dirt out with a hoes, but you have to learn how not to pollute the pond cos left over feed reduces dissolved oxygen..
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:08pm On Apr 12, 2016
Ifedayour007:




I have decided to contact you after reading some of your post. I did catfish years ago and it was a big regret for me, I was even scammed by a friend that called himself catfish farmer. Now I am setting up another farm for catfish cause it's something I have passion for. Please I really need your advice. Is it possible to get training from you online, via email? Please reply me I don't want make another mistake. Ifedayookunola@yahoo.com

I am planning on having a practical training by this month end or first week of next month, but once the date is set i will alert the house, just stay tuned in.. Thanks boss
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:11pm On Apr 12, 2016
Businesstools:
@ Robonski15: I have been trying to get your Gelatin feed, but all the distributors within my location (Abraka, Delta State) do not have the pelleted one. How can I order directly? Secondly, please change to contact on the Gelatin Ad to the one you guys pick. I have called the line, 09054672750 more than twenty times without any one answering or returning my calls. Robonski15

hello sir, you can contact the Benin distributor on 08059776759.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:13pm On Apr 12, 2016
Jswart:


I have read a lot of your advise. I really appreciate what you have been doing from the beginning of this thread. Where can I buy the Bio Disc
My bro , you can order the bio disc online
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:17pm On Apr 12, 2016
vickifeanyi47:

Thank you bro..I have done as you suggested... I noticed their body is changing colour (whitish) especially their tail. Seems like an epidemic... what should I do? Thanks

Its a tail rot infection, get either malachite green or blagdon anti fugai and bacteria asap
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:20pm On Apr 12, 2016
olabakefish:
Melange available for sale at AIT rd Alagbado Lagos. 420 per kg.

Hope you have spoken with Mr peter?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:22pm On Apr 12, 2016
vickifeanyi47:
My fishes raise their heads up with their mouth open...I noticed I especially when I relocated them to a new pond after sorting...hope they will be okay?

How are the fishes doing now?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 6:35pm On Apr 12, 2016
robonski15:


How are the fishes doing now?
They are dying.. notice their fin and tail is turning whitish in colour including their whole body..I dont know if actually the new tarpaulin might be the cause
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Nobody: 6:41pm On Apr 12, 2016
MagnaB:
Sir can 100,000 naira do fish farming, I know it is small but will it be worth it. I mean to start it small. Would appreciate ur advice


Yes, You can actually start with that amount.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 6:57pm On Apr 12, 2016
vickifeanyi47:

They are dying.. notice their fin and tail is turning whitish in colour including their whole body..I dont know if actually the new tarpaulin might be the cause

Bring them all out and wash the tarpouline with salt, fill in back to about 2 feet and add tetracyclin and chloraphenical.. where is ur location?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by vickifeanyi47(m): 7:12pm On Apr 12, 2016
robonski15:


Bring them all out and wash the tarpouline with salt, fill in back to about 2 feet and add tetracyclin and chloraphenical.. where is ur location?
umuahia in abia state...can I also use poultry manure to disinfect the pond? if so how many days? I used salt initially in washing before I put them inside.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(m): 7:28pm On Apr 12, 2016
vickifeanyi47:

umuahia in abia state...can I also use poultry manure to disinfect the pond? if so how many days? I used salt initially in washing before I put them inside.

DONT use any poultry manure, just use the drugs i stated.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by flamxy682(m): 8:51pm On Apr 12, 2016
Good evening all....

Please is there any abuja fish farmer on this thread?

Thanks...
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by olabakefish: 9:22pm On Apr 12, 2016
robonski15:


Hope you have spoken with Mr peter?

He is not picking his calls and not calling back.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by Oyalfares: 9:25pm On Apr 12, 2016
[/color]where can I get malachite green or blagdon to buy in Abuja
robonski15:


[color=#000099]Its a tail rot infection, get either malachite green or blagdon anti fugai and bacteria asap
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by manya(m): 9:32pm On Apr 12, 2016
My question is still about hatching as i posted my pictures earlier.
i have tried 4 times according to the procedure i got from robonski on agric network but only one of the four was successful with only about 300 hatched eggs. i am suspecting four things:
1. i run water continuously on my fertilized eggs which are spread on the mesh inside the vat. in fact i allow the water to start even before i spread the eggs.
2. i do not cover my hatching tank, though the hatching room is completely covered by polythene.
3. i wash the testes with normal saline before cutting it to release the sperm on eggs
4. my eggs are green on stripping, though they separate from each other.
the PH of my water is neutral.
could these four issues be the reason for my eggs inability to hatch?
robonski and others please kindly help as i am about to try one more time next week.
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by matrixme(m): 12:02pm On Apr 13, 2016
Please there are 4 frogs in my pool and I am preparing to stock with fingerlings. I hope I am not preparing a table before the frogs? The pool is 41 by 21 FT, a swimming pool very deep and can't be drained. Please advise. How frequent can the frogs feed and what can I do?
Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by belusconi: 3:09pm On Apr 13, 2016
Good Day Sirs,Mas

We are a newly built, developed and equipped Nine Stars Hatchery and Farms located at Shagamu, Ogun State.

With Technologies & Ideas from India, Vietnam, Thailand, China and Nigeria our farm boast a monthly production capacity of about 500,000 or more fingerlings production as of now.

The fries are produced from a selection of hi breed and well taken care 3 to 5 years old Brood stocks. A well balanced diet is followed in taking good care of these parent fishes in which they are fed on high quality proteins for optimal & fertile egg development, B-glucans to support the immunity system, Extra Vitamins C and E to improve the general status and fertility, powerful mix of anti-oxydant and astaxanthin which make sure that the eggs produced are of a very high quality, sustainable and the fries produced would be grown at a greater speed with weight, body & immunity.

Our fingerlings at week 7 to 8 have an ideal size of about 3cm to 5cm weighing about 3 grams to 5 grams, These fingerlings when ready to be moved out of our farm are technically graded and sorted which gives them a uniformity to reach direct to table size level without being sorted or graded again, We have experienced farmers and specialist from India and Nigeria who take care of the well-nourished and nutritional diet of these fingerlings from day 1 of hatching.

We start our opening sales with a promo to encourage more and more local farmers to get into commercial fish farming, our offers as follows:

100 fingerlings with purchase of 1,000 hi breed, very active and fast growing fingerlings.

*2 bags of 1.8MM/2MM imported fish feed with purchase of 10,000 hi breed, very active and fast growing fingerlings (booking open till stock last)

*5 bags of 2MM/3MM imported fish feed with purchase of 10,000 hi breed, very active and fast growing juvenile (Only on pre-booking and waiting of max 2 weeks)

Kindly check out & like our page on Facebook - Nine Stars Hatchery and Farms for more details, information and new promo offers.

Contact: Mr. Seun ( 07053823433)

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Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by oloyee2: 3:42pm On Apr 13, 2016
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