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jamp: Guys am happy for this thread. I will be starting my fish farm by middle of next month.we intend to start with 2000 fingeerlins(1k each from different suppliers) I will update the house on d day to day activities in d farm.
We want to use plastic tank instead of normal concrete pond.

We will start clearing the farm plus the fencing of the place dis weekend by Gods grace.

Roboski15 and other farmers we will surely need ur help. Pls we wil need ur help. May God bless u all.

thats good.. We are all here to assist u.. Just give us a daily update as soon as u get the fingerlings.. And look out for runts also... God bless

FUNGAL CONDITIONS

Fungal organism grows on dead organic matter.. It could be a serious problem in the hatchery where dead or unfertilized eggs are infected, and live ones are chocked to death and taken over by fungal growth.. Fungal causes FIN ROT, MOUTH ROT and GILL ROT..

Fungal infection are difficult to treat.. Apllication of blagdon anti fungai can be administered.. But the maintenance of good hygiene practices is the most effective control measure...

VIRAL DISEASE OF FISH

This causes the fish to hang up on water with swollen stomach.. it spreads fast than wild fire...
Viral infection have no known therapeutic control, but are preventable.. Good management practises combined with effective bio-security measures are advised...


With all these mentioned the best is to prevent any form of disease by observing the best management practices.

DISEASE CAUSING AGENTS


BACTERIA
VIRUSES
FUNGAI
PROTOZOAN PARASITE
METAZOAN PARASITE

BACTERIAL DISEASES: bacteria are single-celled microscopic organism and they occur in nearly all enviroment including the aquatic enviroment... In a balanced ecosystem, bacteria and catfish can live in harmonious equilibrium. However, once there is a shift in the natural equilibrium, the fish becomes more susceptible to pathogenic bacteria..

It is important to identify the specific bacteria causing a disease and then determine the appropriate antibiotics to be used to effectively control the disease.. Poor or wrong diagnosis always ends in indiscriminate use of drugs..

COMMON BACTERIA CONDITIONS

1. Columnaris disease (saddle-back):

This is a disease of all catfish species... It is caused by the organism called flexibacter (now flavobacterium) columnare.. Disease outbreak is influenced by high water temperature and overcrowding, poor handling are factors for this condition... U will notice that the side of the catfish is peeling off and looks white..Mortality can be up to 70% if not treated on time..

The use of formalin at 250(mI/l) for 1hr was found to be very effective if the condition is still external... Blagdon anti bacteria maybe necessary in cases that has gone systematic..

2. BACILLUS INFECTION
In the acute form there is sudden death, with high mortality.. Severe emaciation and weight loss of the catfish will be observed... The fins will be somewhat red..

Oxytetracycline is the drug of choice..

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DISEASE INCIDENCE IN CATFISH FARMING

Fish are cold blooded animals, and cannot control their body temperature.. They also live in aquatic environment that has complicated physio-chemical and biological properties.. This translate to the fact that the environment exert great influence on this group of animals.. An example is the high density of water compared to air, requiring the fish to exert energy to stay afloat.. Also in order to breath, fish has to pump water over its gills to extract oxygen (which ofcourse is limited to supply because of low solubility of air in water).

STRESS is the number one factor that causes a fish to be susceptible to disease... They include..

Poor water quality
Poor nutrition
High stocking density
Improper handling during netting,sorting, transportation etc..

All these ultimately results in increased susceptibility to disease and sometimes death..

Continued..

Due to frequent mails concerning catfish diseases..Watch out for my next post on major catfish diseases and its cure... God bless

saheed':
@robonski where is the venue and how much does it cost to be part of the upcoming practical seminar... @ saheed.amao@yahoo.com

I have sent u a mail.. Thanks

omode2: I dont own a farm yet bt would like to be part of your trainning programme. Thanks for all the good and indepth analysis.

oh ok u will do a lot good by learning it practically first before venturing into the business..
U can send me a mail robonski15@rocketmail.com... Thanks

Afoskalex: @roboski15,pls i am still expecting ur mail.Once again my e-mail is afoskalex2007@gmail.com.Thank u for d info.

I have sent u a mail.. Thanks

omode2: I have just been granted permission on Nairaland have been following your posts i even sent you a mail. You mean your farm is in Alagbado? I live around there.

Where is your farm located at alagbado..

Titay: @robonski. Thanks for this article it was an eyeopener, i want to knw where to get BLAGDON-disfectant you talked abt and how much does it go for. I reside in lagos. Thanks

You can get it at POULTRY SUPPORT at agege opposite the abattoir. It goes for #2500.. Thanks

kelvin1191: Pls sir, can u prepare a book/ebook with video showing all that an aspiring farmer need to know about the buisness? I just acuired a half plot of land (50ft*100ft) here in Benue state few days ago and i will like to invest in fish farm & poultry due to its flexibility. My mail address is ikehezekielkelvin@gmail.com tnks

That is what I A̶̲̥̅̊м̣̣̥̇ puting together at the moment.. I hope τ̲̅ȍ finish it soonest..

samshoz: @robonski15 :You didn't comment on my post about my tampoline pond?!

Tampoulin pond is also good.. U just have to follow the datails I wrote earlier on and u are good to go... 400 juvenile is not bad for a starter, its a graduall process..

d.adebayo:
Pls sir how much is the training cost and location. You can send info to adebayodiran@gmail.com thanks

I have sent u a mail.. Thanks

ibrahim55: @ op I will soo much love 2 learn abt dis business I have been duped by som1 I met here on nairaland of 250k he took me to 1 pond @ sango gave me d impression dath its his farm but I got 2 knw a little 2 late its for som1 else who had abandoned d business I haven't set my eyes on him since den pls if u can give me ur contacts details so I cud learn all I need knw inoder 2 be sucessful in catfish farming my emai is ibrahimadams55@yahoo.com

That's so sad, I wonder why we have so many dupes nowadays.. I have sent u a mail..

[quote author=Riba_man]Bros, costs and logistics. Thanks [/quote

Please do send me a mail.. Thanks

havilaLAGOS: I DO hope to be there. Where in lagos is it holding please?

A.I.T road alagbado lagos..

havilaLAGOS: so please will the training be a comprehensive one for beginners @robonski

It will be a conprhensive training from the scratch for beginners and even existing farmers who wish to add more knowledge... Pure practical with indepth analysis..

havilaLAGOS: @robonski, when is such another practical trainning coming up?

Quite unfortunate is missed this one.

The next training is coming up on the 14th and 15th of june.. Don't miss it..

I want to specially say a big thanks all those who squeezed out time to participate in the seminar... God bless.

WATCH OUT FOR THE NEXT PRACTICAL TRAINING COMING UP ON the 14th and 15th of JUNE... DONT MISS IT..

With manweysabi, a nairalander

Some of the participants..

At the lecture room...

Pix

Pictures from the just concluded practical hatching training..

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crackdcode: One of the most enlightening write ups I have read on NL.Some people only tell sweet stories but if you are discerning enough,you'll know nothing good comes easy.

Thank u very much sir..

excelsiorfarm: op if a farmer does not have the resources, he can still do fish farming even without any technological input, but someone that uses an aerator is at an advantage of more healthy fishes, more time if water is extremely polluted b4 they begin to die etc. the bio filter comes in handy when there is challenge of water, drainage to say a few. As oxygen is important to fish farming, many neglect to know that the water temperature you subject your fishes to will determine their growth rate

aerating water when dissolved oxygen concentrations are near saturation is wasteful because oxygen transfer and aeration efficiency are very low under those conditions...

I once used an earator and I found it very effective especially in nurturing fries... One should take into consideration the water temparature excesive heat deters the growth of the fish...

theolar: I am following this thread and I must say I enjoyed it . Also recommended it for someone who isn't a member of thisforum. Pls when is the training and the cost implication. Pls send the info to kingroyalnassc@yahoo.co

I have sent you a mail..

Adeymorla: that's where i bought from. A biofilter is not so necessary but an aerator is an absolute must. Dissolved oxygen levels is critical to fish growth. More D.O faster growth.

But I guess even if u have an earator and the water is polluted the earator has no much effect in this situation... I think they should work together... U can't leave one out and expect a good result...

robonski15: approx 80kg


Maize white. Fiftheen kg
GNC. Twenty. kg
Methionine. One Gm
Lysine. One. Gm
Pre-mix. One. Gm
Salt. One. Gm
Vitamin C. One. Gm
Fish meal 72%. Twenty five.Kg
Full fat soya. Twenty. Kg
DCP. One. Gm
Floxinor. One. Gm



The total amount of the above formula..

Maize 15*75=1125
GNC 20*95=1900
TS 20*125=2500
FM72% 25*550=13750
Premix 700
Lysine 700
Salt 37
Vit c 400
Dcp 250
Floxinor 500
Grinding 330
Pelleting 800

Sum total 22,992

Thanks to ab1x for the info..

Calculated analysis

Crude protein: 85.26
Fats: 20.91
Crude fibre. 20.11
Calcium. 5.71
Phosphorus. 2.50
Energy. 5,928.60
Energy/protein 69.6

With this calculated analysis I must say that its a good one.. Considering the amount of protein and energy derived from it..

Fellow fish farmers if u are seeking for a good feed formulation u can count on this formular to give your fish the best growth and weight... God bless

excelsiorfarm: what brand of biofilter do u use?continuos flow can give a better result,but a good bio filter,will give a clean,clear water after use

Are u saying that there are different bio filters... Is this biofilter plant the same as recirculatory system

approx 80kg


Maize white. Fiftheen kg
GNC. Twenty. kg
Methionine. One Gm
Lysine. One. Gm
Pre-mix. One. Gm
Salt. One. Gm
Vitamin C. One. Gm
Fish meal 72%. Twenty five.Kg
Full fat soya. Twenty. Kg
DCP. One. Gm
Floxinor. One. Gm



The total amount of the above formula..

Maize 15*75=1125
GNC 20*95=1900
TS 20*125=2500
FM72% 25*550=13750
Premix 700
Lysine 700
Salt 37
Vit c 400
Dcp 250
Floxinor 500
Grinding 330
Pelleting 800

Sum total 22,992

Thanks to ab1x for the info..