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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:04pm On Dec 25, 2015

boomzee:
when u ve a vision or dream, and u re so diligient, humble and hardworking towards ur dream
U re bound for greatness.........
such is d case wit robonski. ur dilligience and humility is taking u places more so now that u ve joined forces with soft777......
if u had frustrated soft777 when he started posting here at first thinking that he was gonna highjerk ur stuff.
it would be ve been a diff story now.
GOD bless ur soul and continue to b humble.....just dont b lik one arrogant, stubborn and egocentric fela lik that who feels he can type shit on his screen and talk to anybody anyhow, not knowing who is behind d screen.
remain blessed... robonski
u re a rare gem
mark u ....u ve improved, enlightened,encouraged.
as a matter of fact u be made some of us to even become employer of labour, after so many yrs of joblessness and idealness.
again I say a very big thank u for opening up this trade and that ur dream and vision will not b cut short IJN.
by d way am very much open to that idea of urs.
merry Christmas and happy new yr in advance

Thank you very much sir for your sincere words.. The truth is no man is an island we all learn from one another, iron sharpeneth iron.. You have to have a big vision and take very small steps to get there, gradually and steadily. You have to be humble as you execute but visionary and gigantic in terms of your aspiration, it's not about grand innovation, it's about a lot of little innovations every day, every week, every month, making something a little bit better.. This thread is open for everyone to contribute his or her own experience.. Mr soft is someone i also respect a lot we seem to share the same vision and we have resolved by Gods grace to actualize this vision.. We sat down just overnight to talk about actualizing the plan pf the hatchery and it has been a very huge success and there are still room for improvement.. Thank you for all the support. One love

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 5:41am On Dec 25, 2015

Here’s to hoping the Christmas season fills your home with the warmth and joyfulness that you and your family deserve.

[color=#000000]Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.[/color]

Robonski.

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:36pm On Dec 24, 2015

ISOLfarms:
@Robonski: please also confirm that I can deposit for my juv on this account details. Thanks.

Yes sir you can deposit.. Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 6:01am On Dec 23, 2015

vickychuk:
Whenever @Soft777 and @Robonski15 speaks ,we see charisma at its best....Thank u both and every other guru in the house for your advice's and good motive for fish farmers in Nigeria (Though I'm still aspiring to be one) .

My little contribution on the proposed association to be formed is for us to try and contact the heads of other existing associations. Share this vision with them . Make them see the benefits of coming together, in that way you would reach out to many farmers at a time and grow the network of farmers in the shortest time possible.

On the feed & seed distribution since you are adopting zones/location as basis of distribution their should be a maximum&equal capacity to each zone per month. In so doing it will ensure steady and even circulation.

Above all else I think the said union should emphasize more on price of catfish to take that from the buyers(iya elejas as u call them). This should be the most important factor of forming this group as most of the other benefits some fish farmers may have alternatives to solving their problems.
My humble opinion.

Thank you very much sir for your contribution we will do all you have said..Hoping to see you start your farm soonest..

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 6:46pm On Dec 22, 2015

These are the names we have suggested so far, lets choose one and move to the next level.

ALLIED FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
PROFESSSIONAL FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.
Eminent fish farmers association of nigeria
Association of Professional fish farmers of Nigeria (APFFN).
Fish Farmers Union of Nigeria (FFUN).
National Union of Fish Farmers (NUFF).

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 6:32pm On Dec 22, 2015

Ttalk:
@Soft777 and Robonski, me i don carry my kaya port sharp, sharp, only be say there seems to be no river not to talk of PORT in this area. On a serious note how are you going to accommodate Abuja people and other parts of the north where fish farming is still at the kindergarten?

Most of us farmers here are suffering in silence because of few monopolising the business. Imagine pelletising here cost as much as 40-50 per kg depending on the type of the feed. With these arrangement how do we get adequate supply of the feed when the people from the South have already taken position?

How do we register?

Again you guys are hot, i mean you re doing great.

Hello sir, we will try as much as possible to accommodate Abuja farmers, though it will be a gradual process but we will surely get there.. once the feed start rolling out we first distribute here in the west, before shipping down to the north, we will have an outlet in abuja for easy access. I am planning on adding one more pelletizing machine, to boost production.. Just as we had too many orders on our fingerlings/juveniles we had to triple production this December to meet demand starting January.. Boss its lot of work but we gonna take it a step at a time. Cheers

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 4:50am On Dec 22, 2015*

I can see the ongoing debate regarding the formation of the association.. Mr soft has done justice to the benefit and aims of the association..we are one big and happy family and I will support anybody who wish to form any group or association..

It has long been my desire to have an association where we can have our own dedicated hatchery, feed mill to produce our own feed, meeting house, access to funds, training for members, and cosultancy etc it Doesnt get better than this, its a win win for all.. I WILL decide if the feed will be sold to the public or not.. To cut the long story short we are not imposing it on anybody to join the association but rather letting people know the mission and vision and the benefit of joining the association.. it's a choice .. I have to stop here since soft has said it all.. God bless

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 10:46pm On Dec 20, 2015

Abidemi501:
Hello oga robonski! I wish to start next year. Here are my question. Does Melange sel more than other kind of fishes.
Is it ideal 4 a begina like me start the bisnes wit Melange?
What ar d equipment needed 4 spawn. And production of Melange. I have a land close to stream. Is it useful? As at now, what is the cost of producin Melange frm Fingerling. If i stock 5000 pieces. Thank u lov u

Hello sir Melange currently has the most buyers.. To make a reasonable profit out of melange farming you should have a dedicated hatchery for producing your own fingerlings.. Spawning is a total ball game all together you have to be trained properly before embarking on the business.. you will need hatchery house, pumping machine,spawning vats with all the necessary plumbing work done like shower rose, aerators, parent stock, spawning net, etc.. Land close to the stream will be very useful for earthen ponds construction..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 10:31pm On Dec 20, 2015

indncfarms:
Hi Guys, I've been following this great thread since August. Stocked our first batch of juveniles towards the end of September 2015. The fishes will be 3 months this week and we have ponds with average weight of 600g, 700g and 800g. It has been an awesome experience. Have contacted Robonski on whatsapp a few times and he was of immense help.

Please, you guys should keep the fire burning.

Meanwhile, we will appreciate CONTACTS OF CATFISH BUYERS IN OWERRI AXIS for about 3tons of the above stated weight.

God bless us!

I am glad i could be of assistance to you.. I only have buyers of melange in the west axis.. Go around markets and ask am sure you will get some contacts.. All the best sir..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 10:08pm On Dec 20, 2015

Jesusbaby6:
Oga robonski and all the contributors of thisthread may God bless u, by God's grace I will start my small fish farm by 2016 and put to practice all u guys have imparted and I want to be a member of this great association because I know it is an association that will impart lives positively to the Glory of God. 2016 is Glorious for us all in Jesus name

Thank you very much ma, we are on course by Gods special grace, our major motive like you rightly said is to impact lives positively, create awareness and educate folks about the opportunities in fish farming..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 9:56pm On Dec 20, 2015

noblefarm:
And not in town now but will check with the chairman here when I enter town to find out d exact name they use
Thanks

Hello boss, we have to be sure fifan is not registered.. Will be expecting your findings.. Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 9:51pm On Dec 20, 2015

adegbem:
Same spirit Here following bumper to bumper getting a loan next year and I would be starting with full force knowledge already gain through this forum... Ogas in the house please keep it up and I pray more grace and blessings from God has you keep giving and nothing holding back good information and help like this

Thank you very much sir, where is your location??

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 9:44pm On Dec 20, 2015

kejes10:
I'm on it sir. Good to rub shoulder with great mind like you and soft777. Any name of the above will be Ok. Thanks for the ideal.

Thank You very much sir..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 3:19pm On Dec 20, 2015

bily:
This is a welcomed development. Everyone who has at any point participated in this thread, whether active or not should endeavor to join the proposed association.

We need a collective voice and not being a part of this may actually be a disservice to us.

With the price of crude oil going down, Nigeria has no other choice than to diversify the economy, and agriculture will be one of the major vehicles of diversification. Sometimes success in life can be just about placement, being at the right place at the right time. I see a lot of potentials in this and I am happy the champions of this course are not just local champions,

I personally I go dey follow una bumper to bumper, no dulling for 2016.

Comforting words... Thank you for the encouragements...

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 12:53am On Dec 20, 2015

GOLDLOVER:
ALLIED FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.
PROFESSSIONAL FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

Written down... Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 11:21pm On Dec 19, 2015

jemjem:
Eminent fish farmers association of nigeria

Noted sir...

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 10:20pm On Dec 19, 2015

noblefarm:
That's thought there is fish farmers association of Nigeria already, I think they have branch in ilorin too

If the name its taken then lets come up with a name.. Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 9:32pm On Dec 19, 2015*

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 9:00pm On Dec 19, 2015*

[b] (Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria)

Over the years, we have seen many fish farmers closing their farm(s) due to huge loss(es) that they recorded from an investment that is suppose to economically empower them; fish farming. We have seen many fish farmers/investors fallen ill or even been sent to their early grave as a result of debt or losses incured through fish farming due to lack of synergy among fish farmers where information(s) and idea(s) about the business could be shared, lack of protective measures of farm, bad construction of pond, lack of experience, purchase of bad seed (fingerling/juvenile), engagement of bad consultant, employment of incompetent staffs, usage of bad feed, victimization from fish vendors with pricing while some fish vendors even run away with our money, lack of regulation, recognition and support from the government and many more. A farmer that have invested so much (capital, time and labour) with the hope of making profit during harvest now ends up in debt or making little or no profit at all.

Considering all these limitating factors that is hampering our success as fish farmers, it is pertinent that we (fish farmers) as a matter of urgency think of a way out to help ourselves.

With a high sense of mental engagement, research and responsibility, some of us (fish farmers) have mutually come together to help all fish farmers in the country to come together under one umbrella to continually provide food and employments for the country while we protect our investment by legally forming a body in form of an association with the name Fish Farmers Association Of Nigeria (FIFAN) which will enable us to have a voice in the society. FIFAN exists to eradicate hunger while we help all fish farmers to grow.

So, how exactly can becoming a member of this synergistic group help to enhance your productivity and profitability?

Here are some of the benefits of joining FIFAN:
1)Access to our magnificent catfish feed.. I will shed more light on this on our next write up..
2) Government recognition and support: This will enable us to have a voice for better representation and promotion of our interest.
3) Continuing education: To broaden our knowledge on fish farm management, farm techniques, hatchery and so on through training, workshops, conferences and seminars.
4) Networking: It offers opportunities to meet other farmers in order to foster a smooth relationship among members either at a local meetings or workshops and seminars organized by the association. As the saying goes, "No man is an island". Business people do not thrive when they are isolated from colleagues. Regular interaction leads to learning, personal growth and business progression.
5) Price regulation: To subdue the strength of fish vendors that have hitherto dictate the selling price of fish while we regulate fish price for profitability.
6) To have access to information sharing and update about new development in the industry.
7) Professional services: We will have access to professional services such as consultation, pond construction,recommendation for loan, free/discount legal service, debt recovering, feed purchase at discounted rate and more.
8. Searchable member directory: We will have access to searchable database of all members, where members and potential clients can use to find a service provider.

N.B. The name (Fish Farmer Association Of Nigeria) is my suggestion but the floor is open for suggestions and deliberation.

Thanks[/b]

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 8:48pm On Dec 19, 2015

johnadex82:
my water ph is 6.5 28-35 flow through after hatch wen dey re 6-8days I see there head white nd weak nd die

Where do you source your Parent stock from? the weather is not favorable for spawning this days.. Cover you vat but leave just a small portion for ventilation.. Get your feed from another source cos there are too much of fake artemia in the market...feed less once a day..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 8:41pm On Dec 19, 2015

Abidemi501:
Oga Robonski I hail u. Sir, i stay in ibadan. I want to knw much about this business. Here is my email add 4 any info 4 me abidemiadeyeye@gmail.com

Hello sir all what you should know is on this thread.. Start reading from the first page and ask questions.. Thanks

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 8:54pm On Dec 18, 2015

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CATFISH HATCHERY

A good fish hatchery operator seeks to produce high quality, fast growing fish seed using brood stock of known origins. This write up seeks to present ideas for consideration in locating, designing and
managing a small-scale fish hatchery.

Need for Specializations in Fry and Fingerling Production

[b]Everyone cannot do everything and most fish farmers may well be best at producing table sized fish for the market and leaving fish hatchery management up to those who are best prepared and equipped with the means for intensive fry production to meet demand. Presently there is a one stage fingerling production of catfish in Nigeria with
hatcheries carrying out induced spawning and rearing of fry and fingerings at the same farm facility. This calls
for much specialization at one facility and may have some advantages, but a more efficient approach may
involve a two-stage production as practiced in Asia.

There may be an opportunity to create a niche market for nursery rearing of fry to fingerlings as has occurred in other countries.Hatcheries could produce large quantities of fry, which are easily transported, over long distances, in very large numbers at 2-4 days of age, once the fry lose their yolk sac and start feeding. Several tens of thousands can be transported in a plastic bag with moralities at perhaps up to 20%, but this amount often dies in initial hatchery nursery production; the objective is massive transport around the country as this will make more fingerlings widely available and open up significant fish production outside of the South West, where most fish are presently produced.

Fry could thus be produced at hatcheries then transported to nurseries for rearing for another 5-6 weeks to a stocking size of 2-3 inches in length for producers. This would create three types of fish farms: 1) hatcheries, 2) fry rearing nurseries, and 3) fish production farms for table size fish. This diversification of production could allow more specialization and focus on doing one thing well and improve overall production, all the while creating more employment. Such“specialists producers” have contributed to making Asia the producer of 75% of all aquaculture produced
fish in the world.
[/b]
Requirements for a Successful Fish Hatchery

[b]1. Water - High quality, unpolluted water supply preferably with gravity flow water.Fish hatcheries require a year-round, unpolluted water supply. A backup water supply may be necessary in some areas as with a borehole. Water should be of good quality with a neutral pH of about 7 and water CaCO3 alkalinity and hardness of more than 25 ppm. Harder waters of 100 ppm or more are advantageous as they support
higher productivity. More alkaline and harder waters are well buffered and with their mineral and nutrient content, provide the best conditions for high fecundity, high hatching rates and survival and growth of fry and fingerlings. The best hatcheries use a filter system for water filtration before entering the fish hatchery tanks.
Some hatcheries use UV lights as sterilizers to kill bacteria circulating in their water supply. Water should be tested regularly for quality. A reliable water test kit should be on hand at any fish hatchery. Water chemistry parameters are presented for hatchery water supplies. If it is necessary to use well water, it should be stored i for a few days to drive off carbon dioxide, increase the oxygen and generally condition the water. Pumped waters should be filtered.
[/b]
Water Chemistry Values for Fish Hatcheries

• Oxygen………….. ……..5 ppm-saturation
• pH………………………. 6.5-8.0
• Carbon dioxide………….0-15 ppm
• Total CaCO3 Alkalinity… 50-400 ppm
• Total CaCO3 Hardness…...50-400 ppm
• Nitrate……………………. 0-3.0 ppm
• Magnesium……………… trace for buffer
• Hydrogen Sulfide……….. 0 ppm
• Iron-Total………………… 0-0.5 ppm
• Phosphorous……………… 0.01-3.0 ppm
• Temperature………………28-32oC

[b]2. Market - Being near a market with high demand for fish fingerlings.

3. Brood Fish - Have selected brood fish of known origins for fast growth, high dress out weight and quality control.

4. Water Chemistry Monitoring - Have the means to monitor and maintain good water chemistry at the hatchery.

5. Management - Be a good hatchery manager with qualified, trained staff and a Management Plan.

6. “Know your fish” - A good hatchery operator constantly observes his fish from hatching to fry to fingerlings to table size fish.
What is normal behavior for each stage of growth? How active are fish at different times during the day? What is their normal feeding
response? What is the hatching rate of eggs, what is the survival rate of fry?

7. Feeding of fish –- A good hatchery operator knows the feed requirements of each stage of fish production, from zooplankton, to
supplemental feeds.

8. Handling / Transporting Fish - Be experienced in conditioning and transporting fish with high survival rates.

9. Record Keeping - Maintain good record keeping for proper planning.

10. Business Plan - Have a business plan to assist in qualifying for bank loans.

11. Marketing Strategy – A good fish hatchery has a marketing strategy, which minimizes expenditures and maximizes income. A
good strategy includes a variety of clients or buyers of fish, not a limited few who may form a cartel for maintaining low prices to the hatchery operator. Remain upto date with market price is the key.[/b]

To be continued..

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Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:45pm On Dec 18, 2015

aumoria:
I am humbled to have the 'Don' make this comment on my comment.
You are an inspiration.

Thank you my bro, nobody is the "Don" in fish farming we are all colleagues aspiring to become more successful at what we do..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:40pm On Dec 18, 2015

Abidemi501:
Hello reader, i am apy to discover this thread. Kudos to al contributors and the op of the thread. I am young man, i wish to become enterprenuer in fish farming. I dont knw anytin about the business. Here are my question. Is there any way i can get one on one training? Can i start this busines wit 250k? As a newbies? How wil u pip in d house hep me concernin d bisnes?

Welcome sir, firstly do you have a land/space and regular source of water? Where is your location? You can start small with 250k using two collapsible tanks or plastic vats costing 45k to 50k each,run your pvc pipes to channel water to the vats... Pls read through this thread from the first page there are lots of info to guide you..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:29pm On Dec 18, 2015

tobbyte:
its been a long tym

Welcome back tobbyte, where have you been??

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:29pm On Dec 18, 2015

god4unn:
total number of fish is about 3000 fish ready for sales. We also have others not yet ready to be sold.
Average weight is 1kg

Location sir...

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:27pm On Dec 18, 2015

donnaheff:
Pls guys, been searching for where to buy feed milling machines. Anybody with an idea of a good vendor and the price should pls post. Thanks

Contact kingdom aquarium & fisheries ltd address is 198 egbe road ejigbo,lagos,farm-8/10 sarah faboyede street bucknor behind jakande estate ejigbo lagos,08033026184 & 08050986386

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 8:22am On Dec 18, 2015

aumoria:
Given that you can stock about 1400 to achive average weight of 1000kg in about five months, a 10ft by 20ft concrete pond will be ok. Basis of arriving at this dimension is explained earlier in this thread. Lenght X Width X height of water. Divide by 3 and multiply by 5 (for concrete ponds).
((10X20X4)/3)X5 will give 1333. This size of pond will accomodate 1400 to table size.

Wonderful!!! This thread is raising up gurus by the day..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 8:17am On Dec 18, 2015

kejes10:
Boss soft777 thank you so much for your help so far I really appreciate you sir. I want to use this opportunity to let the house know that the feed formula that soft777 gave me is working magic. My fingerlings of 2months and 2weeks added an average weight of 100grams -150grams in two weeks. Some above 150grams. The fishes now have an average weight of 300grams - 350grams, 400grams-500grams and some above 600grams. They will be 3 months on 3rd of January. I will keep the house posted. Thanks to all the gurus in the house.

You have an excelent record keeping ..We love reading testimonies like this, it gladens my heart.. keep up with good management technique.. update us as you progress..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:16pm On Dec 14, 2015

oscarvicto:
@robonski. I've ordered for 2000 clarias juveniles through kimani. Thank you sir. I really appreciate your effort

Thank you boss for your patience..

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 7:12pm On Dec 14, 2015

superman007:
Hi thanks Rob, am currently constructing that want to use the black aluminum net, what do you think? I will load the vats with water as you have advused, patience is my watch word now...Superman without a cape lolz

That's good sir, you can read our topic on agricnetwork.com titled catfish spawning technique part 1 to 3 it will guide you... How many brood stock do you want to use?

Agriculture › Re: Hidden Truths About Catfish Business!!! by robonski15(op): 4:32am On Dec 14, 2015

superman007:
this is the final appearance i have a total of 12 vats available, should be treating them by tomorrow and spawning later in the week. in noticed the pH of the water is low so have put agric lime in one of the tanks and have been able to raise it to 7.4. any words will be appreciated. cheers.

You are the real super man

.. you have done a great job so far.. load the vats with water for.some days to neutralize the cement.. P.H is good.. with time you can get a bio filter for uptimum out put.. Have you constructed the spawning net??

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