STEPS AND GUIDLINES ON HOW TO START CATFISH FARM IN NIGERIA.

Two major subdivisions, which could either be operated separately or as an integrated process. The two subdivisions are the nursery and the grow-out pond operation. The nursery operation is the basis for
the grow-out operation and as
such it cannot be operated with out the nursery.
The nursery involves the
inducement of the female fish to lay eggs, which are then fertilized, incubated and hatched fish are
known as fries. These fries are then nurtured between three to four weeks into fingerlings which is the size suitable for use in the fish grow-out operation.In-between the nursery and grow-
out operation is what the purpose
of this manual referred to as the
primary operation. It involves the
nurturing of the three or four weeks within which they could
grow into post fingerlings, mini
juveniles and juvenile s
respectively. These can then be
nurtured for between four to five
month into grow-out or table size fish suitable for sale and
consumption. Going in catfish farming involves the following
Step one: planning
Here, one has to determine whether one wants to go into a big or small-scale commercial venture, secondly, the pond system to adopt, Re-circulatory system, earthen pond or concrete/plastic pond or both.
Step two: land
This is very important. One has to
acquire at least half plot of land in
a suitable location. This means, you must consider good access road, closeness to market and labor. If the land is already available, it is good. Then we apportion it as
follows:
1. Location of ponds
2. Location of farm house
3. Location of water supply and lastly, location of drainage facility.
The last point is very important, as you don’t drain your water to
constitute public
Step Three: Water supply Source
The best water for fish farming is from bore hole. One or two must
be sunk to guarantee steady water supply. Overhead tanks for holding water should also be installed. The mechanism of pumping of water must be back up facility. The system must not fail.
Step Four: Pond Construction
It is advisable to engage the service of a consultant. The success
or failure of this project depends
largely on construction of standard ponds that can stand the test of time. For one to get the most profit for a catfish harvest, it is necessary to determine buyer requirements when planning the season’s production. Consider what buyers demand in terms of weight, frequency, size and price. One can sell the season’s harvest to fish processors or directly to consumer. The latter results a greater return to the farmer. Our guide will run you through questions you need to consider before construction of your catfish pond begins. It will also give you a basic idea on what to expect when operating and managing your catfish business.
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