Thanks so much

duullie88:


Depending on the leakage of its small, just get that A and B glue, apply it to another piece of tarpoline, glue the front and back of the leak, it should work

gonerest:
you are too much sir

It's all about knowledge sharing, when what I know and share with others, is a solution to raised issue, then it's a win-win situation for both of us. You're happy, for a positive result, and I'm encouraged to do more.

Wishing you the best in catfish farming always.

smithclito:


One thing u should known for sure is that a females catfish will never release her eggs without the presence of a mature male fish. if the egg become overripe it get raptured and. reabsorbed.
good luck

I really appreciate your response. Thank you

bilag17:


It's all about knowledge sharing, when what I know and share with others, is a solution to raised issue, then it's a win-win situation for both of us. You're happy, for a positive result, and I'm encouraged to do more.

Wishing you the best in catfish farming always.

@bilag17 Good Morning Sir, how is business and family. I have not been around for quite a while. As discussed, I ventured into cropping due to the limited time I have to take care of my stocks. I hope to be back to this venture as soon as possible. Very glad you are still active on this thread to show us the way. I only have positive reviews with your broodstocks and i hope you still have them in their lineage.

My shout out also goes to @excelsiorfarm , @robonski15, @Ttalk and other contributors. i will always update the house.

NB: Agriculture is the only respectable job that does not require your CV though you have to be very tactical.

For those doing earthen pond farming, its time to fortify your barricades to prevent flood (Just my advice).

Emmanuel - 08183549869.

To everyone here you are doing great by contributing to body of knowledge. All our efforts shall greatly be rewarded.
I will like to ask if the profit margin on melange farming is anywhere close to table size? And what is the best feeding plan for melange farming. Thanks

Cation:
To everyone here you are doing great by contributing to body of knowledge. All our efforts shall greatly be rewarded.
I will like to ask if the profit margin on melange farming is anywhere close to table size? And what is the best feeding plan for melange farming. Thanks

profit margin for melange farming is grater than that of table size. if u can synchronize your sets properly and feed according to their weight at various stage to satisfaction and ensure all other management practices properly.
Good luck .

smithclito:


profit margin for melange farming is grater than that of table size. if u can synchronize your sets properly and feed according to their weight at various stage to satisfaction and ensure all other management practices properly.
Good luck .

thanks , which sizes of feed will they eat? I am sure 9mm will not be inclusive for a 3 month cycle. And will floating bag feeds be best or local sinking?

My good people happy new month , my question is that if fish tarpoline is about 4 feet high what is the approprate feet for the water. In my case , i do use one quarter of the water for my fishes. I wish to know if my action is justify or not thanks

gonerest:
My good people happy new month , my question is that if fish tarpoline is about 4 feet high what is the approprate feet for the water. In my case , i do use one quarter of the water for my fishes. I wish to know if my action is justify or not thanks

standard water level is 3ft.

Emmafly:


@bilag17 Good Morning Sir, how is business and family. I have not been around for quite a while. As discussed, I ventured into cropping due to the limited time I have to take care of my stocks. I hope to be back to this venture as soon as possible. Very glad you are still active on this thread to show us the way. I only have positive reviews with your broodstocks and i hope you still have them in their lineage.

My shout out also goes to @excelsiorfarm , @robonski15, @Ttalk and other contributors. i will always update the house.

NB: Agriculture is the only respectable job that does not require your CV though you have to be very tactical.

For those doing earthen pond farming, its time to fortify your barricades to prevent flood (Just my advice).

Emmanuel - 08183549869.

@Emmafly, thank you so much. I remember, always the visit to your farm facility, and your rearing strategy which makes you harvest monthly.
Your unique fish drying oven, is still a model.
Keep the agricultural flag flying.

I thank everybody in the house , i hope you people will not be tired of me. Just that this is my first time to stock fishes. And i am learning my lessons gradually from the process, especially from this wonderful house. My new problem is that , having tested my water source with water tester last year it tested ok about 6.5 ph level which i learned was ok for fishing but when tested last week my well water ph go down to 4 ph which will not be good for any fish to growth. Pls sirs, what can i do to raise my well water ph level for the benefit of my fishes. Because i observed my fishes are not growing as expected

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gonerest:
I thank everybody in the house , i hope you people will not be tired of me. Just that this is my first time to stock fishes. And i am learning my lessons gradually from the process, especially from this wonderful house. My new problem is that , having tested my water source with water tester last year it tested ok about 6.5 ph level which i learned was ok for fishing but when tested last week my well water ph go down to 4 ph which will not be good for any fish to growth. Pls sirs, what can i do to raise my well water ph level for the benefit of my fishes. Because i observed my fishes are not growing as expected

sorry for what happen to your pond. but should first of all get to the root cause of the acidification of r pond . if u can answer the questions below , it might help u with the answer.
are u using earthen or concreat pond
Is the pond new or old ?
do u lime the pond before stocking?
did u fertilize the pond before stocking ?
for how long did u allow the pond to Deacidificate before treating ?
How did u feed the fish spot or scattered. ?
how offen did u lime r pond ? may not really necessary if properly done before stocking .
How offen did u reduce the plantons in your pond ?
How offen do u change r water
any of this can cause the acidification of your pond if not properly handled.
to cure the acidification of r pond just lime the pond with 1/4 of the liming materials used to treat the pond when it was new or add DCP in the feed of the fish
care should b taken wen liming , study the responce of the fish while liming so not to over lime . changing the water will help then liming
Good luck
Dont forget to test r water source it can also contain some acidic deslove element.

smithclito:


sorry for what happen to your pond. but should first of all get to the root cause of the acidification of r pond . if u can answer the questions below , it might help u with the answer.
are u using earthen or concreat pond
Is the pond new or old ?
do u lime the pond before stocking?
did u fertilize the pond before stocking ?
for how long did u allow the pond to Deacidificate before treating ?
How did u feed the fish spot or scattered. ?
how offen did u lime r pond ? may not really necessary if properly done before stocking .
How offen did u reduce the plantons in your pond ?
How offen do u change r water
any of this can cause the acidification of your pond if not properly handled.
to cure the acidification of r pond just lime the pond with 1/4 of the liming materials used to treat the pond when it was new or add DCP in the feed of the fish
care should b taken wen liming , study the responce of the fish while liming so not to over lime . changing the water will help then liming
Good luck
Dont forget to test r water source it can also contain some acidic deslove element.

Chai hope am not yet in trouble the guy who is mentoring me did not mention to me anything like liming or fertilisation of pond. He got me tarpoline pond , wash is with soap and sort , rub the pond with palm oil . He ordered me to stock immediately. Anyway , my tarpoline pond is new, all i did before stocking were stated above, i change water every three days. I feed at a designated point. Pls, any hope at this juncture, can i still treat my pond and how can i lime my pond to raise my pond ph level. Note - i tested my well water directly and discovered that the ph level was low. Pls what can i do now , house pls

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gonerest:
Chai hope am not yet in trouble the guy who is mentoring me did not mention to me anything like liming or fertilisation of pond. He got me tarpoline pond , wash is with soap and sort , rub the pond with palm oil . He ordered me to stock immediately. Anyway , my tarpoline pond is new, all i did before stocking were stated above, i change water every three days. I feed at a designated point. Pls, any hope at this juncture, can i still treat my pond and how can i lime my pond to raise my pond ph level. Note - i tested my well water directly and discovered that the ph level was low. Pls what can i do now , house pls

do you have a water treatment plant.

rufai1440:
do you have a water treatment plant.

No sir

gonerest:
Chai hope am not yet in trouble the guy who is mentoring me did not mention to me anything like liming or fertilisation of pond. He got me tarpoline pond , wash is with soap and sort , rub the pond with palm oil . He ordered me to stock immediately. Anyway , my tarpoline pond is new, all i did before stocking were stated above, i change water every three days. I feed at a designated point. Pls, any hope at this juncture, can i still treat my pond and how can i lime my pond to raise my pond ph level. Note - i tested my well water directly and discovered that the ph level was low. Pls what can i do now , house pls

Now that u know your water source acidified, and its probably the cause or one of the cause. its better u follow this simple step.

1.get an empty pond , fill it up to the volume of water you usually fed to fill to r fish.
2. get quicklime from the vendor and grind it to make it lime milk by mixing with water.
3. Use the quantity required for r pond according to the standard requirements of 150kg per ha for old pond and do the calculations according to the size or pond before adding to treat the water.
4 Test the ph afterall , ensure the water is properly stired . if the ph is ok. within 6.5 and 8.5
5. drain your pond but not all to avoid shock and stressing the fish with the new water . leave like enough to keep the fish wet .
6 Introduce the treated water gradually and observe the response of the fish to.the new water .
7. Ensure not to overuse the lime .if its too much it will affect the fish badly .extreme value Ph are always bad for fish .
8. Salting will help the fish after the whole process.
Good luck.
Note: never wash r pond with detergent or any sope , its can increase the pond acidity. always was with salt solution and brush preferably .

Bro tried reaching out to you but you number is not connecting please want to ask for some advice on fish farming sir thanks

fisher777:
Hello nice people! Farmers and farmers friends, I hope the fishes are being cared for properly. Well, its been a while. Pls ask your technical questions and as usual I'll try to offer my opinion....I beg to decline responding to questions regarding how much money to do this and that. Like I have said earlier, a newbie needs a mentor. There are farmers in every state so if you are really serious about doing aquaculture you are required to connect with a farmer before you start so find one or two in your state or outside your state and hold their hands.

Please, if I may suggest to those looking to produce their own fish feed...that stuff is capital intensive and not for newbies. Besides it requires vast knowledge on nutrients and feed composition among other factors. If it were easy the best brands of products in the market won't sell above 5k today. There are low cost feeds in the market which are quite good... Enof said for now pls.


The bros/sis asking after blood meal for feed composition... Pls note that it is not advocated. Besides scriptural reasons for sanctity of blood(any organisms blood) do you have the means to verify each time that the blood you wish to use is pathogen free? Are you aware of zoonotic diseases? Are you aware of the variables that influence fish growth, or do you assume its all about Crude protein? What about digestibility of the said nutrient? As already mentioned, fish meal is your best option here. Take note that we are working to eliminate animal proteins from feeds.....literally we want to stop feeding fish with fish before we can eat fish. It is accomplished already and we are working towards making it commercially viable.

Good day all!

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR FISH FARMING PRODUCTION COST :-
The major challenge in fish farming is how do you feed your fishes. Today it interest me to t The teach you some crude methods that possibly could reduce your feeding cost.
The truth is if fuel price increases, feeding cost would increase and presently feeds are not cheap.
Let's start from the hatchery, those days when we began fish business in Nigeria, even the major names in the business in hatchery go to stagnant waters and gutters to get daphnia to feed their fries. It is free, only that you will have to dump your fine face status or big man or woman position to get them. In the alternative, pay boys to do the job.
You don't have to buy artemia, daphnia are live feeds that your fishes we thank you for and they we also grow fast on. That is for breeders at the early stage. No matter the quantity, it does not pollute or kill your fishes. Just disinfect. I tried then to culture it iin concrete ponds, but after about three days the heat killed them and never had the time to revisit it.
Your fingerlings could be fed with the dried yellow of eggs, which is high in protein or with cooked or fresh minced meat, Don't overfeed and you will not have problems.
If you could raise maggots, your MATURED FINGERLINGS COULD BE FED WITH IT, HOWEVER, EXCESS WILL CREATE PROBLEMS.
For big fishes, if earthen, poultry waste e.g excreta, intestines, dead birds that could be process. I also used EBA AND FISH MEAL MIXED. Feeding them indomies, not the ones you buy for kids(will be expensive).
You can feed your fishes kitchen waste too, however be prepare for good water management.
If earthen ponds, pray planktons grow or tadpoles eggs are laid in the ponds or get termites(can be done in concrete ponds too , get duckweed, water lily yo limit it to this.
I wish you all the best. If you need an comprehensive ebook on fish farming, and i have a ebook, step by step details from hatchery, feeding, feed formulation, grow out, oxygen addition etc. Consultants, Academicians, practicing fish farmers, intending fish farmers have found it valuable asset for fish farming business.

Thanks for the information.
Although I'm new on this thread and I have read from page 1 to 100 as at now.
By God's grace,I want to start catfish breeding tomorrow using tapuline pond.
I need your support and prayer for a successful hatching..
Thanks so much to all gurus on this thread.
God will reward You all immensely....

excelsiorfarm:
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR FISH FARMING PRODUCTION COST :-
The major challenge in fish farming is how do you feed your fishes. Today it interest me to t The teach you some crude methods that possibly could reduce your feeding cost.
The truth is if fuel price increases, feeding cost would increase and presently feeds are not cheap.
Let's start from the hatchery, those days when we began fish business in Nigeria, even the major names in the business in hatchery go to stagnant waters and gutters to get daphnia to feed their fries. It is free, only that you will have to dump your fine face status or big man or woman position to get them. In the alternative, pay boys to do the job.
You don't have to buy artemia, daphnia are live feeds that your fishes we thank you for and they we also grow fast on. That is for breeders at the early stage. No matter the quantity, it does not pollute or kill your fishes. Just disinfect. I tried then to culture it iin concrete ponds, but after about three days the heat killed them and never had the time to revisit it.
Your fingerlings could be fed with the dried yellow of eggs, which is high in protein or with cooked or fresh minced meat, Don't overfeed and you will not have problems.
If you could raise maggots, your MATURED FINGERLINGS COULD BE FED WITH IT, HOWEVER, EXCESS WILL CREATE PROBLEMS.
For big fishes, if earthen, poultry waste e.g excreta, intestines, dead birds that could be process. I also used EBA AND FISH MEAL MIXED. Feeding them indomies, not the ones you buy for kids(will be expensive).
You can feed your fishes kitchen waste too, however be prepare for good water management.
If earthen ponds, pray planktons grow or tadpoles eggs are laid in the ponds or get termites(can be done in concrete ponds too , get duckweed, water lily yo limit it to this.
I wish you all the best. If you need an comprehensive ebook on fish farming, and i have a ebook, step by step details from hatchery, feeding, feed formulation, grow out, oxygen addition etc. Consultants, Academicians, practicing fish farmers, intending fish farmers have found it valuable asset for fish farming business.

God bless robonski for this wonderful thread. I also salute all the ogas @d top that have been selflessly given us information. I went through some pages here before starting my fish farm 4months ago. I harvested recently and It was a good harvest as I made profit. I really want to appreciate you all for making novices like myself to be able to practice catfish farming just by reading from your wealth of wisdom. May God bless you all.
Please I need a hatchery in Abuja where I can buy juveniles. The person that supplied me for the first time is presently out of business for now due to some issues. Please anybody that know a good hatchery in Abuja can recommend. Thanks

Herjyborlah:
Thanks for the information.
Although I'm new on this thread and I have read from page 1 to 100 as at now.
By God's grace,I want to start catfish breeding tomorrow using tapuline pond.
I need your support and prayer for a successful hatching..
Thanks so much to all gurus on this thread.
God will reward You all immensely....

If you have enough faith, why not. Anyone can hatch, management is key. There are lots of experts here and if any is close to you and intend to hatch, you can visit such. Keep us updated

terra15:
God bless robonski for this wonderful thread. I also salute all the ogas @d top that have been selflessly given us information. I went through some pages here before starting my fish farm 4months ago. I harvested recently and It was a good harvest as I made profit. I really want to appreciate you all for making novices like myself to be able to practice catfish farming just by reading from your wealth of wisdom. May God bless you all.
Please I need a hatchery in Abuja where I can buy juveniles. The person that supplied me for the first time is presently out of business for now due to some issues. Please anybody that know a good hatchery in Abuja can recommend. Thanks

Congratulations on your success. I believe the naysayers will have to also come that you possibly could enlighten them. Also, i pray your breeder gets back on his/her feet soon in Jesus Name, Amen

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Please sir,do you have broodstock at your farm and how much is it.Location of your farm..

excelsiorfarm:
Congratulations on your success. I believe the naysayers will have to also come that you possibly could enlighten them. Also, i pray your breeder gets back on his/her feet soon in Jesus Name, Amen

Herjyborlah:
Please sir,do you have broodstock at your farm and how much is it.Location of your farm..

i don't have broodstock. Learn to reserve the best for future use. I am in ibadan

Hello house
4 in I water ph tester is available
*Temperature
*tds
*ph readings
*Ec
Location:Lagos
It can be delivered to your doorstep too
08032187631,call or chat me if interested

excelsiorfarm:
Congratulations on your success. I believe the naysayers will have to also come that you possibly could enlighten them. Also, i pray your breeder gets back on his/her feet soon in Jesus Name, Amen

Amen. Thanks alot boss

Please can we culture daphnia.
What are the steps plsssss

excelsiorfarm:
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR FISH FARMING PRODUCTION COST :-
The major challenge in fish farming is how do you feed your fishes. Today it interest me to t The teach you some crude methods that possibly could reduce your feeding cost.
The truth is if fuel price increases, feeding cost would increase and presently feeds are not cheap.
Let's start from the hatchery, those days when we began fish business in Nigeria, even the major names in the business in hatchery go to stagnant waters and gutters to get daphnia to feed their fries. It is free, only that you will have to dump your fine face status or big man or woman position to get them. In the alternative, pay boys to do the job.
You don't have to buy artemia, daphnia are live feeds that your fishes we thank you for and they we also grow fast on. That is for breeders at the early stage. No matter the quantity, it does not pollute or kill your fishes. Just disinfect. I tried then to culture it iin concrete ponds, but after about three days the heat killed them and never had the time to revisit it.
Your fingerlings could be fed with the dried yellow of eggs, which is high in protein or with cooked or fresh minced meat, Don't overfeed and you will not have problems.
If you could raise maggots, your MATURED FINGERLINGS COULD BE FED WITH IT, HOWEVER, EXCESS WILL CREATE PROBLEMS.
For big fishes, if earthen, poultry waste e.g excreta, intestines, dead birds that could be process. I also used EBA AND FISH MEAL MIXED. Feeding them indomies, not the ones you buy for kids(will be expensive).
You can feed your fishes kitchen waste too, however be prepare for good water management.
If earthen ponds, pray planktons grow or tadpoles eggs are laid in the ponds or get termites(can be done in concrete ponds too , get duckweed, water lily yo limit it to this.
I wish you all the best. If you need an comprehensive ebook on fish farming, and i have a ebook, step by step details from hatchery, feeding, feed formulation, grow out, oxygen addition etc. Consultants, Academicians, practicing fish farmers, intending fish farmers have found it valuable asset for fish farming business.

Good afternoon guys
I'm in need of weekly supply of melange size catfish
Location is Ibadan
Kindly signify if you can supply

How much is a KG of table size Catfish going for now?