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kingsweb04:
Thanks alot...

At this time someone is advising me to build concrete pond instead of Earthen Pond due to the stress and management system... what do you think? Is it better to continue with concrete Pond on just build earthen pond instead?

funso111:
you do the feed yourself sir?. Can u compare d result with what is obtain from foreign feed

frshwvfarms:
Thanks for that details sir...I appreciate your help. Sorry for bothering you more..Is there measure for these: Lysine, Meth, Salt, Premix, Toxin Binder and Vit C from Fingerling, Juvenile, or to adult? Can someone buy these raw materials and call or email for guidance? and where can one buy some of these?
Good to know you have proven feed mix. In relative to our discussion to produce locally, Can you mix for a fee or train others to produce for us, other farmers?
We can imagine how many farmers are being kicked out of business due to that +/- N10k cost? But i am hopeful the high cost can force local high quality production and help our dear country with struggling foreign exchange to save the foreign exchanges used for coppen and others for some other important needs we all can use especially to produce power. I am willing to patronize you and encourage local productions as enough gain to encourage investment becomes feasible. we are the people who makes all the difference. Someone must say " send me, I am ready....

kingsweb04:
I would like to ask you.. can you please give me the appropriate size of pond to stock 5000 catfish from juvenile to table size in an Earthen Pond.

I intend building an Earthen Pond and want stock them with at least 5000 juvenile but don't know the size of the pond to dig... Will appreciate your help.

funso111:
pls what do u mean by" local starter " is it 2-3 mm or 05-<2mm.I am interested.

frshwvfarms:
Thanks again TTalk..I would appreciate it if you can quote one for me, please. However i am more interested in purchasing from a very reliable person with a proven safe formula
You have great point. There are multiple gains in creating Cooperative for CatFish farmers to patronize and support few authentic local producers and distribute some trusted foreign feed as well as addressing other important concerns such as fair marketing prizes towards sustainability. I strongly support encouraging local feed production to boost job creation and fortify us farmers against fluctuating economy and exchange rate. Imagine not finding the feed you so much depend on because of sudden importation exchange rate or total ban for whatever reason? Such moves will devastate farmers, their families and consumers alike. In support of your view, I am interested in farmer's exchange where we can bring your locally manufactured feed for distribution to farmers as a reliable source. The same place can serve as one stop for stock sales and distribution as well as feed marketing. This idea can encourage talented feed producers to continue producing good feed. The benefit will be reduced feed cost and a reliable trusted marketing location for farmers. We must consider ways to allow this exchange to earn something to facilitate all these activities that are critical to our overall success as a community of farmers. Everyone win when you factor each talent/tool/labor.

sirfarouk:
What's your take on the use of poultry eggs and poultry droppings as supplementary fish feed?

frshwvfarms:
We cannot even find Vital feed around Ikorodu Lagos as of this past 2 days for close to this prize. Anyone with such knowledge, please share. I need to stock about 20 bags
I am seriously looking for a proven local feed with easier cost for one of the pond with those around 500 to 700g. So about 400 fishes can experiment on the local feed

frshwvfarms:
Thanks.
I am changing back to Vital feed. do you suggest any better brand?

frshwvfarms:
You are right TTalk. Thanks.
That was our first stocks. I recently learned my manager switched the food without notifying me to some unknown brand to save cost . Can you imagine? However, I read that our stock ( Clarias gariepinus)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarias_gariepinus - can be larger, longer and weigh more than our usual desirable 1kg. I believe it is possible to reach that extra .25 within 4 to 6 wks if well fed in a well managed freer pond . Of course- the cost is = more feeding per growth ratio in good health. I wanted to be a little patience with sustained feeding to reach my desired size after giving reasonable space and correcting the feeding formula. Selling at an average .75 kg may be ok. But I am believing the cost of that feeding will be recouped after feeding for another 6 wks and reaching our desired size...

frshwvfarms:
TTalk, Thank you and Happy New yr.
The pond is earthen, not covered and dug on a wetland lot springing out natural drinkable fresh water.
Temp is average and the feed is Vital feed from Juvenile.
I am considering switching to some of the advertised feeding posted on this threads. i see some of them carries extra protein to aid with fast growth at an early stage.
Have any farmer patronized and used any of the feed? how well was it with the stocks? I'd appreciate encouragement..
I am also interested in stocking some species Blue catfish or Channel Catfish, largely farmed in North America. Is anyone stocking these species?
Thanks in advance

jeffery23:
I use bolehole water directly from the pipe to the pond, of which i change the water every three three days

sirfarouk:
Good morning. Where in Abuja is your farm located?

akty001:
Compliments all! Please, I need help!
I have a small tarpaulin pond of about 140 fishes that are about 8 weeks old. The problem is that they are looking pale and pinkish! You can even see their veins at a close look!
I change the water every other day to avoid contamination from feed residues but there has been no changes. Could it be the cold weather?
What can I do? What could possibly be wrong?

frshwvfarms:
I want to thank all of yu for your great work discussing issues we are all learning from. I have followed through for long and needed users with experience on a product..Pls help. we are trying to recover growth missed due to overstocking a 20x30x4ft pond with 1800 catfishes. I am realizing it should not be more than 1000. stocks for such space...
So, we are looking for ways to catch up on growth missed. . Has anyone used GNLD Super gro on their catfish. Someone is suggesting it as a "fast grower"..
Thank you

Saf999:
thanx for the urgent reply and please how am I to apply it in their feed preparation?

Saf999:
plz the bakers yeast u made mention is it the one used in baking doughnuts or puff ?pls don't mind my inquisitiveness I want to learn ur urgent
answer would be highly appreciated

Busayo1981:
Good evening everyone, the gurus on this platform. please i need to know how often i need to sort my fish into different sizes?

obstead200:
please what is the full meaning of "TS" in this formular? thanks in advance.

nylawal:
Hello house,
I just stumbled on this thread and wow it is really educative. I want to venture into fish farming and I want to use Benuwats trampauline for 2 4,000lt tanks in Abuja. The area I stay has pipe Bourne water, is this ok for fish farming because almost everyone has been talking of borehole water. I also hope to start with 1,000 juveniles of catfish and would like to know the quantity of feed required till they reach table size.

I have been reading some ebooks and visited a farm but I would be grateful if the poster (who appears to have a lot of hands on experience) to help out. Especially the consumption rate for 1000 juves so I will know what to prepare my budget. Thanks!

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The space can be used to grow some basic food crops

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ABHAKS:
Remain blessed thanks a lot, yes I'm Pelleting myself. please am I to cook all the carbohydrate supplements together in one place or each carbohydrate supplement separately? And for how long will I cook them ?

ABHAKS:
Good morning all, please in local feed production after mixing your ingredients do one still have to cook it before Pelleting. Especially maize and flour will appreciate quick response

Tunmich:
I need 1 tone of table size Catfish. Kindly pchat me if u av. 08083853059

ABHAKS:
Please is cassava flour the same as Local starch use for clothes. Which one is better to use for binding, Gari or cassava flour

damilonya:
Good evening great fish farmers. I am so delighted to belong here and have sure learned a great deal of lessons from all members. I stumbled on this topic about two weeks ago and have just arrived at this present page. I started Fish Farming February this year, I am in my third stock with many experiences of bad luck and gained experiences which I have taken positively. The first 2 stocks were overseen by 2 different people while the 3rd and present stock are been handled by me and I see a marvelous improvement. My present stock is 2 months and a day old.
I wish to thank Robonski for creating this thread and all for bluntly saying everything as it should be.

Pls.... I will love to be added to any WhatsApp group to gain better experience since I am new and inexperienced in catfish farming.

And also, I will love to connect with other farmers in Abuja, Suleja, and Minna.

Roboski, AB1X, JuviFarm, expect my Pm soon.
GOD bless us all and increase us in all our efforts in Jesus name! Magode!!!!

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