On his farm, fishes are divided into groups according to their stages of growth and weight: the first type is 15 kg, the second one – 12 kg and the third one – 10 kg. There are a lot of stages but, while being practical, here are the four main types you can stock in your pond: I’m not sure if the above taxonomy is universal, but that’s how we know it over here in Nigeria; just tell everybody what stage of catfish you want and they’ll know what you mean. Stages of child development are important measures of growth and maturity. There’s a lot of fake Coppens feed out there, but this doesn’t seem to be the case with Aller Aqua. Contrast the reproductive strategies of at least two Great Lakes fish. Catfish that are about 3 inches long can utilize a 3/16 inch floating pellet of 35-36% protein content. Thank you so much i find your write-up educative. Water temperature affects growth because it determines when catfish feed actively. Thanks, I will be looking forward to getting more of these from you. Thank you so much, this piece is so insightful. I’ve seen a pond where 8,000 fingerling catfishes were stocked, only to come one day and find at least a thousand of them dead and floating on the water; this rarely happens with juveniles, but it is more common with fingerlings. If yes i want you to please help me out. Hoping to hearing from you. Catfish has cannibalism phenomenon, so farmers should pay attention to the feeding techniques in the different breeding period, to ensure that the increase of economic benefits. My brother your is lovely, how do I get more infortion from you. Poor environment (Is water being changed frequently? The above are the main ingredients; you can then use other ingredients such as DCP (Dicalcium Phosphate), Methionine, Lysine, Salt, Vit. I learnt it is good to feed them with warms also. C: 1kg, Fish Premixes: 5kg, Antibiotics: Optional, unless my fishes are sick (in which case the quantity depends on the antibiotics used; it’s often around 500g to 2kg for 1 ton of feed, though). That said, the top feed producers that I recommend and have used are Aqua Feed, Durante and Raanan; I’ve heard that Coppens could be the best, but there are lots of adulterated versions of it here in Nigeria, so I won’t recommend it since the inexperienced farmer could fall victim to these adulterated versions. This is lovely! Eggs hatch after 5 to 8 days of incubation and fry are … 4. God bless.. A comprehensive package we have here. Then, use the last formula for another 1month, which makes them 5month. That said, I have no knowledge of the feed you used, so I can’t say what part that could have played. I use this for my fishes if they are in the fingerlings to post-juvenile stage, and I do this because they just got introduced into a large body of water, often from somewhere significantly smaller, and not all the fishes can come to the same spot to eat. They did have other factors in common however such as excelling at finding food sources near flowing water which helped propel growth as well. But the last time I went to the market to buy another, there was no 4mm except 2mm. If you learn how to make your own feed, though, you’ll save a lot more money and you can have more impact on your fishes since you can easily control what they are eating. Durante or Aqua Feed is best; Coppen has been adulterated a lot, so its hard to vouch for it. The bigger a catfish is, the more rugged it will be; I’ve seen a big catfish stay alive for up to 6 hours without being in any water; the catfish should be around 6 months old and around 2 kg. Usually, broodstock of 600 to 800 grams is too small to breed healthy fishes. Thks. thanks a great deal. During the early stages, striped catfish will rapidly increase in length; but when the … please i am base in port Harcourt,is there anyone you know there that can give me a practical guide on the feed formulation? Fake/Adulterated coppens feed used (over 90% of Coppens feed out there is fake, so this is highly likely) To ensure the information is applicable to you irrespective of where you are, I included information about fish size in grams; an average, good fingerling catfish should be at least 3 – 4 grams in weight while an average, good, juvenile catfish should be at least 6 – 10 grams in weight. Now, the worst way to go about this is to just pour/empty the container into your pond; that is faster, but it stresses your fishes. There are two feeding types I use for my fishes: Broadcast Feeding: This basically involves me going round my ponds and spreading floating feed all over the pond to ensure all the fishes in the pond can eat. So, if you want to stock, ensure you get the biggest fish you can get; by “biggest”, I’m referring to something in the juvenile/post juvenile stage. Stocking rates. Do you have training CDs on how to process or make fish feed just as you have explain in your write up. Bring the Fish out after 10 to 12 hours gently and cover the head with a clean, moist towel. Once you follow the above steps, you have successfully introduced your catfishes into the pond. Thank once again. Hatchery for myself i don’t know weather is fake broodstocks, Bro thanks lots Remain lifted. Channel catfish were a bit different in growth patterns compared to the blue catfish. thanks a lot. If you want more effective advice about successful catfish farming, read my teachers blog at http://www.profitablefishfarming.com, Bro thanks lots However, I won’t rely on it as their main feed. It is very important to note that the smaller the catfish you stock, the higher the risk factor. Coppen, Aqua, Raanan, Durante, Cargill. We already covered preparing your catfish pond and stocking your pond, but today’s article will be about how to feed your fishes. At what stage can I start giving them warms? catfish ( Clarias Gariepinus ) in different stages of growth from its introduction in the country as fingerlings of approx 50 g., to its utilization as fish for consumption, weighing approximately 2 kilos. This will help me if i can also receive a reply to this message on the production of fish feed. 3 to 4kg fishes eat 6mm sinking feed just fine, though, so don’t worry too much if you can’t find bigger feed sizes. 2.2. Thank you. pls I need you to advice me if I should continue feeding my fish with ALER AQUA or I should go back to coppends. For me, anything that is 10 grams plus will be a win. Pls how do I get in-touch with you for feed production training. ), PS. so I got ALER AQUA which they told me is also imported which I bought . You have been very helpful and very staright forward. 2. Mature males can be recognized by bristles on their snouts. Very nice lecture….. Stocking rate therefore depends upon the desired … If you stocked 1,000 fishes into a pond and can only see 5 – 10 fishes eating after awhile, it is safe to stop; with sinking feed, anything more could be a waste. Thanks Mr Bamidele. please can you give me an estimate of how much it will cost to start assuming I already have a pond (apart from the digging/excavation). Thanks as I await your prompt response. I have been greatly educated on a problem free cat fish farming. Like I said earlier, there are various fish feed sizes, whether you go for floating or sinking feed; sinking feed is usually bigger, and longer, than floating feed. Diagram progression from egg, larval fish, fry, juvenile, adult. How often should water be changed on a fish tank of 5 weeks old fingerlins? 6.1. Give your catfish … Fingerlings should be fed twice a day, while post-fingerlings should be fed once or twice a day. Catfishes are mostly bottom feeders, so by their very nature they are designed to be eating non-extruded (or sinking) feed, but the reason I recommend giving them floating feed at the early stage is because they are more fragile then. I’ve also been a victim of poor juveniles, and fishes that should be around 1.5 – 2 kg in six months barely weigh 1 – 1.2 kg in the same period) catfish, Clarias gariepinus, of mean weight 40.18±0.51g was evaluated over a 90-day growth period. Also i need your humble advice on how to mix poultry farming business with that of fish farming business. I try getting my fishes to eat in one spot once they reach 30 – 50 grams, or after 2 – 3 weeks of stocking them from juvenile stage. Spotted Catfish catfish naturally frequent cooler, deeper waters and will rest on a bed of pebbles or a similar raised area during the day, becoming active as darkness falls. This article is part of the series on how to start a catfish farming business. At the end of the egg-yolk stage, the fry is from 1–1.1 cm in total length, and after 14 days, it reaches 2.0–2.3 cm in length and 0.52 g in weight. 2. 1. In the short time that I’ve been in this business, I’ve realized that you’ll be more profitable if you make your own feed as opposed to buying feed from major producers. Thanks. If so, i don’t know where i will get healthy stocks of fingerlings for both cart fish and the tilapia. A beautiful write up. Four Four experimental diets were formulated at 0% (control), 10%, 20% and 30% inclusion levels of treated Leucaena leaf Thanks, this is a beautiful piece. Required fields are marked *. With channel catfish, they experienced more growth in standing water such as reservoirs. how can i practically learn details of feed compounding. That said, I recommend buying feed from feed producers like Raanan or Aqua Feed until your fishes reach 200 – 300 grams, and then giving them local feed. Catfish Farming Step 3: Feeding Your Fishes, Visit Profitable Fish Farming to learn directly from him, 33 Zig Ziglar Quotes to Supercharge Your Business. Throughout this study, we classify nursing stages of striped catfish as larvae (day 0–20), fry (day 21–30), or fingerlings (day 40–90) based on the National Technical regulation seed of striped catfish ( DoF 2014 ). Thank you so much Mr Bamidele for such insight,I have really gained from you,This has truly enlightened me on how best to start. For sinking feed, carefully observe the response of your fishes; they will eat excitedly while their reaction reduces as they start to get satiated, but it’s safe to stop if you can barely see them pop their heads out of the water to eat. However, you will notice different stages of bud growth as the weeks fly by. With floating feed, you can put the feed on the pond gradually and let them eat it; the risk of overfeeding is significantly reduced, thereby ensuring there is no water pollution that can lead to high mortality in your very fragile juveniles. (Based on this formula, 1 ton of fish feed will have: 100kg fish meal, 400kg soya meal, 200kg GNC, 250kg Dough, 50kg molasses), PS. Greetings from Ghana Brother Bamidele.I am an amateur catfish farmer with a lot of questions on my mind about the business. Thanks for the write-up, Your email address will not be published. but recently I could not get coppens to buy. Furthermore, due to their fragile nature, giving your juveniles feed that isn’t rich with the right nutrients can affect their long-term growth; going with floating feed from recognized producers like Durante, Cargill Aqua Feed, Raanan, and Coppens will ensure optimal growth of your fishes, even when you later switch to sinking feed comprising of your own formula. i’ve been thinking of delving into this business. At first, if they are used to eating using the broadcast style, most of the fishes won’t come to a particular spot to eat; however, by ONLY feeding them on that spot for a few days, they’ll be conditioned to come to that spot and eat. What kind of pond do you use? All three catfish feed actively and grow fastest when the water temperatures are above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll also have to use the broadcast feeding system for longer compared to just spot feeding. please how many kg of feed will be enough to feed 1000 fingerlings to an average weight of 1kg/ 1 @ maturity, and how will they be eating the feed as they are developing as in what quantity will they be fed with daily. Here's a list of developmental milestones. I’ll go into more details when my article on feeding goes live, but broadcast feeding is basically you spreading feed all around the pond to ensure all the catfishes get fed while spot feeding is you feeding them on a spot, where they all come to eat. Different stages of growth require a different frequency of feeding too. The incubation period of Clarias batrachus needs to be 17–20 h at 30°C (Thakur et al. Monoculture of the African catfish can be carried out when suitable feed, with a high protein content is available. Thanks so much for this great effort you’ve put in here to encourage prospective farmers. Plz need help. Anatomical observations were performed on 20 African catfish 11 i find this piece really enlightening. There’s also extruded (or floating) and non-extruded (or sinking) feed. My teacher doesn’t sort his, either. If floating feed must remain on the water, it should be something that the fishes can finish within 5 minutes of you stopping their feeding; anything more is potentially a waste. This species can reach 0.7–1.5 kg after a year and 3–4 kg after three to four years. Thanks so much 4dis tips u share wit us am so glad…i need ur help 2 known more better/ practical aspect about fish farming(pls share ur phone no wit me 2ru my email. Poor feeding schedule (How often do you feed your fishes? Theme by Anders Norén & Customized by Karol K. Your email address will not be published. That’s very poor performance, and could be due to the following reasons: 1. If you do this, you could get to farm the next day to find dead fishes floating on your pond. Thank you so much. By following the above instructions, not only will you reduce the mortality rate of your baby catfishes but you’ll also position yourself to more efficiently take care of them. I will like to ask this question, if I follow this feed formular you recommended, am I going to have a good result or there are other hidden details? My fish is costing me a lot of money. If you’re on a budget, Raanan is good too. And then feed them with weight for the last one month, if there is anything like weight in feed formulation. The slender, brown body of this catfish makes it easy to confuse with a twig. i find this delightsome and enlightening. Thank you very much sir, I will appreciate if i can take lectures on the production of the fish feed so that i can be producing by myself. Is There any benefits of mixing the two farming business? Types of Catfish Feed Since there are different stages of catfish growth, there are different stages of fish feed; fish feed are often denoted in mm, so you’ll see/hear about 1.5mm feed, 1.8mm feed, 2mm feed, 4mm feed, 6mm feed etc. I might have missed a few things, so please let me know about questions bothering you in the comments below. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hope it’s still normal? Thank so much for this wonderful info. Some farmers rely on floating feed from producers like Durante and Aqua Feed to grow their fishes, but due to the expensive nature of these fishes, it can be unprofitable on the long term. Or maybe he answers thru their private mail. People get the best results from earthen ponds, but other kind of ponds can work well too with the right depth and width) Different varieties of tilapia at different stages of growth have a certain difference in nutritional requirements. The best way to go about this is to slowly put the container into the pond (that’s if it is small; if it is big, look for a small container and do this slow and steady), let the natural pond water mix a bit with the water you brought the fishes in for a while before finally releasing them into the pond. They become sexually mature at 3 to 6 months. Maintenance: You also have to consider other factors such as changes in water quality, water pollution, predators as well as other factors when the fishes are smaller. thanks once again. please sir iam grateful for the direction.please how will some know that fish is sick and the treatments? We need more people like you, who not only succeed, but also wants others to succeed. please inform me because you have not included this. “By including fish that had two different origins, stages of development and environmental conditions in which they were raised, we could evaluate how well the probiotics impacted the growth of both groups of fish,” Liles added. From my research, I have also noticed that Aqua Feed, Coppens and Raanan are available internationally, so my recommendation isn’t restricted to just Nigeria. More ‘FISH OIL’ to your elbow and God bless. After going through a lot of different write ups, I find this most enlightening for being so simplified, explanatory and straight to point on one of the most crucial aspect of fish farming. And it is whether one can feed the fishes with worms basically from poultry waste. The two studies were performed at different times, at different farms. 3. And decide to buy it. But i think answering thru this medium will give others the oppurtunity to learn as well and if financial commitment is needed, its ok, lets know about it. Up December 2015.average of my fish 100 to 500gram My email is [removed] please do respond to me through. please correct me. Name stages of the fish life cycle. I live in Kaduna, I am i fish feed producer from india .Contact me if u have requirements of fish feed with protein % 34/32/30/28/26/20, Stock my catfish April 2015 i feed them with COPPENS only In the post‐larval stages, the growth rate of P. sutchi is fast when there is sufficient food. Here’s the feed size I recommend for bigger fishes, based on their size/weight, if you’re to give them floating feed: All things being equal, your fishes should be around 200 – 300 grams in 2 months with floating feed alone, if they are being fed properly; after then, you can switch to sinking feed and give them the following feed sizes: If your fishes exceed 1kg in weight, and you’re able to get bigger feed sizes, then you can consider giving them 8mm, or even later 10mm, feed sizes. I stay in Port Harcourt. Hello mr. Bamidele! Required fields are marked *. Since that time form April 2015 to February 2016 weigth of broodstocks is still 600 to 900 not even 1kg. by owumatosa(m): 9:15am On Jul 27, 2011 Does anyone have an idea on how I can production local feed for catfish? GET PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT CATFISH FARMING: Due to a VERY BUSY schedule, I haven’t been able to update the series on catfish farming or respond to comments, but I have something better for you; you can learn directly from my teacher, who has recorded up to 120% profit in 6 months. Catfish Farming Step 2: Stocking Your Pond, the series on how to start a catfish farming business, how to prepare your catfish pond for stocking, The Rule of 7: Skyrocket Your Business Growth With this Marketing Principle, Download the “10 Business Rules to Obey” eBook, You want to avoid completely covering the container you put them into before they get to your farm, You want to avoid shaking the container too much; if you have to transport them on bad road, drive slowly. It is best to feed a 38% protein feed in a crumble form to the smallest fingerlings. I tried to include everything I believe you need to know about feeding, that can help you grow your catfishes from fingerlings stage to several kgs. Once the fishes get to your farm, the next step is to introduce them into your ponds. I used Coppens to feed my fish for 2 months before changing to local feed. Visit Profitable Fish Farming to learn directly from him! A typical production cycle for channel catfish farming begins with spawning of brood fish. From your experience as a farmer, how many bus\barf can one expect to harvest??? That said, here’s the formula I use for my fishes depending on the stage they are at; this formula uses the Hhanstholm 72% fish meal; I use local fish that can be gotten here in Nigeria depending on availability, but there is a lot of fluctuations in their availability, which became especially pronounced during the 2015 elections, ensuring there hasn’t been local fish that fish farmers can use for over 2 months now at the time of writing this, so I’m giving a formula based on the Hanstholm 72% fish meal, since this is always available: Your catfishes are still very small and tender at this stage, so they need quality nutrient in their feed; this formula results in a feed rich in good protein but it is a bit expensive; it is not as expensive as using floating feed, though. Describe two general animal reproductive strategies. They get some time to adapt before being finally introduced into the massive water in the pond. Theme by Anders Norén & Customized by Karol K. Your email address will not be published. God Bless you. Abundant food — of the right size and in the right places — sets the stage for fast growth. Since there are different stages of catfish growth, there are different stages of fish feed; fish feed are often denoted in mm, so you’ll see/hear about 1.5mm feed, 1.8mm feed, 2mm feed, 4mm feed, 6mm feed etc. Have to discusse, At what age should i start feeding the fry after breeding? As a rule, my teacher tells me to expect at least 25% of fishes I stock to be dead within 6 months if I stock fingerling catfishes, with most of them dying within 3 weeks of stocking, while you can be sure less than 10% will be dead in 6 months if you stock juvenile or post-juvenile catfishes. The time i brought the broodstocks the weight is 600 to 800gram When they got into the juvenile stage, you can still feed them once or twice every day. He serves as the chairman of the organization. The optimum protein requirement of tilapia fry is 35% to 40%, 20% to 25% is for the fish with more than 50 grams. By “risk factor” I’m referring to the following: Mortality rate: Smaller catfishes are not as stable as more matured ones, which can be really rugged, so their mortality rate is higher. Once my fishes become more mature, often this is in the post-juvenile stage or around 30 – 50 grams, I instantly switch to spot feeding. The 5-week-old juvenile is 1.28–1.5 g in weight and 5–6 cm in length. In my own case, for 1 ton of feed I use the following: DCP (Dicalcium Phosphate): 10kg, Methionine: 1kg, Lysine: 1kg, Salt: 2 – 3kg, Vit. C, Fish Premixes, Antibiotics, etc. Spawning begins in the spring when water temperatures increase to above 70º F. At that time, brood fish held in ponds randomly mate and the fertilized eggs are collected from spawning containers and moved to a hatchery. Pls my fish are three month old, and I have introduced them to 4mm. According to the farmer, some fishes can reach more than 20 kg. The lethal oxygen level for both wild and farm-raised catfish is about 1 ppm, and reduced growth occurs at oxygen concentrations of less than 4 ppm. The results of Micha (1976) clearly indicated that the growth of C. gariepinus decreases with increasing stocking density while fish standing crop remains more or less the same (Figure 19). Whiptail Catfish Whiptail Catfish. Pls is there any bad effect on this? Yes, you can. 1974). That is a good one, as a bee-ginger, how do i handle related deasiss tha affect cat fish, is concrete pound harmful to fish. However, can i use the first formula, for the first 2month when they start local, which will make them 4months at the end. Piaget stages of development are the foundation of a well-known theory of early childhood development. Sample fish were collected at 10 weeks and weighed to establish growth performance, the researchers said. From my little experience with breeding, the problem seems to be with the broodstock. A while back, I wrote about how to prepare your catfish pond for stocking; today’s article will be giving you the necessary information for stocking your pond.
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