HOW TO SETUP A MOBILE POND IN NIGERIA

Mobile pond (e.g) tarpaulin is the most cheapest and long lasting pond first used in advanced countries like china and other countries that have advanced in fish farming.
Nigeria as one of developing countries in fish farming has a very nice weather condition that fits the mobile pond. The fixing and management is very easy. see the picture below.
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LOCAL FISH FEED PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA

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AIM OF THE PRACTICAL
The major objective of the practical is to
(1)Em pack the knowledge of artificial induced breeding to learners and beginers.
(2)For learners to know that is better and more reliable because (i) better rate of fertilization and hatching will be achieved.(ii) protection against enemies and unfavourable environmental condition.(iii) better condition for growth and survival.
PROCEDURE INVOLVED IN FISH BREEDING.
(1)selection of broodstock from fish pond.
(2)Inducing final maturation and ovulation with hormone treatment.
(3)Procurement of ripe eggs by stripping.
(4)Procurement of milt by dissection of male donor.
(5)Artificial fertilization.

(6)Rearing of lavae or fry.
SELECTION OF BROODSTOCK FROM FISH POND.
The broodstock was selected and kept in plastic tank filled with water. The female breeder showed the maturity by bringing out a brighter colour and the abdomen, was swollen, lighter brownish in colour, when applied pressure on the abdomen, some eggs quickly comout with light green and a dot in the middle.
In the male breeder, the genital pappillae was elongated. Dark and slightly swollen.
INDUCED FINAL MATURATION AND OVULATION WITH HORMONE.
On the next day, the breeder was broughtout of tank and placed on top of the table by 8:05am to weigh by the the use of weighing scale.
The male broodstock weighed 2.0kg
The female broodstock weighed 3.0kg.
The temperature of the environment is 28 degree cen.
The temperature of water 27 degree cen.
The female breeder was injected with ovaprim(1.5mm) dose by 8:12am intra muscularly at angle 45 degree above the lateral line and above the dorsal fin.
The latency period was 8 hours (time of injection and ovulation).
PROCUREMENT OF MILT BY DISSECTION OF A MALE DONOR.
The male was dissected and to obtained the tastes which are located at the dorsal part of abdominal cavity of the male. The milt was obtained from the tastes by cutting little incisions in the external part of the lobules. The milt was preserved temporaly in glass cup and covered.
PROCUREMENT OF THE RIP EGG BY STRIPPING.
The ovulated eggs in the female breeder was obtained when the eggs riped. The ovulation period reached by 5:15pm. The belly was thick and soft. Two person held the fish with wet towel to aviod injury to the fish. The ventral side of the fish was dried up with toilet tissue and gently pressed towards the genital pappillae to extrud the eggs.

ARTIFICIAL FERTILIZATION
We used dry method of fertilization by adding the milt on the stripped eggs and few drops saline solution to ensure proper mixing of the sexual product through gentle shaking of the bowel and stired.
INCUBATION AND HATCHING OF FRY
We washed the plastic bowel and filled close to the brim with clean water. The fertilized eggs were spread homogenously in a single layer on a kakaban (mosquito netting material placed on top of the water in bowel.
LARVAL REARING
We seperated the larvae from egg shell and unhatched eggs. The kakaban was removed which helped in seperating the lavae from the shell. The remaining unhatched eggs were removed by siphoning.
NURSING (FEEDING) FRY
Feeding started after the third day of hatching, we introduced Artemia naupilli. We fed with Artemia for seven days before changing to 0.3mm artificial feed after four weeks we got fingerlings for stocking. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR POND CONSTRUCTION YOU CAN BUY OUR E-BOOKS OR CALL US ON 08032861326. ORDER NOW!.

HOW TO CONTRUCT FISH POND

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FISH FARMING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

Kingsway Agro Services is leading experts in the scaling, design and costing of fish farms in Africa. Our focus is on using the latest international advances in aquaculture technology, combined with a pragmatic `what works in Africa' attitude, to develop fish farming systems that are cost effective to erect and operate, produce the targetted production volumes and are as simple as possible to manage. Furthermore, we focus on using technology that is sustainable in the long term from the economic, biological and environmental perspectives. We also produce Business Plans for clients to tie the design, costing and earning potential of the production system into a Bankable Document to be used in fund raising and directing the development of the Project. We have designed the following
installations: Recirculating Systems for hatcheries and / or rearing facilities for catfish, tilapia, ornamental fish, rainbow trout,pangasius, marron, grouper, red snapper and yellow tail to a maximum of 1 000 tons p.a. Cage Systems for tilapia, catfish and Earth Pond Systems for tilapia. We also undergo feasibility study for starters and supply fast growing fingerlings. Call us on +2348032861326.

Why some fish farmers are not making profit in fish farming buisness.

Why some fish farmers are not making gains in fish culture is because of.
(1) culturing bad species.
(2) how there fish farm is been constructed.
(3) In ability to manipulate the growth rate when the fish is still at the juvenile stage.
(4) pond treatment.
And many more, farmers must understand that in fish farming there are more to learn before engaging in fish farming. Always go for a consultancy before you start your fish farming.
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Elements of good feasibility study by Kingsway Agro Services

The Elements of a Good Feasibility Study
By kingsway Agro Services "Those who do not do their home work do not graduate." Bryce's Law In its simplest form, a Feasibility Study represents a definition of a problem or opportunity to be studied, an analysis of the current mode of operation, a definition of requirements, an evaluation of alternatives, and an agreed upon course of action. As such, the activities for preparing a Feasibility Study are generic in nature and can
be applied to any type of project, be it for systems and software development, making an acquisition, or any other project. There are basically six parts to any effective Feasibility Study: 1.
 The Project Scope which is used to define the business problem and/or opportunity to be addressed. The old adage, "The problem well stated is half solved," is very apropos. The scope should be definitive and to the point; rambling narrative serves no purpose and can actually confuse project participants. It is also necessary to define the parts of the business affected either directly or indirectly, including project participants and end-user areas affected by the project. The project sponsor should be identified, particularly if he/she is footing the bill. I have seen too many projects in the corporate world started without a well defined project scope. Consequently, projects have wandered in and out of their boundaries causing them to produce either far too much or far too little than what is truly needed. 2. The Current Analysis is used to define and understand the current method of implementation, such as a system, a product, etc. From this analysis, it is not uncommon to discover there is actually nothing wrong with the current system or product other than some misunderstandings regarding it or perhaps it needs some simple modifications as opposed to a major overhaul. Also, the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach are identified (pros and cons). In addition, there may very well be elements of the current system or product that may be used in its successor thus saving time and money later on. Without such analysis, this may never be discovered. Analysts are cautioned to avoid the temptation to stop and correct any problems encountered in the current system at this time. Simply document your findings instead, otherwise you will spend more time unnecessarily in this stage (aka "Analysis Paralysis"). 3. Requirements -
how requirements are defined depends on the object of the project's attention. For example, how requirements are specified for a product are substantially different than requirements for an edifice, a bridge, or an information system. Each exhibits totally different properties and, as such, are defined
differently. How you define requirements for software is also substantially different than how you define them for systems. 4. The Approach represents the recommended solution or course of action to satisfy the requirements. Here, various alternatives are considered along with an explanation as to why the preferred solution was selected. In terms of design related projects, it is here where whole rough designs (e.g., "renderings") are developed in order to determine viability. It is also at this point where the use of existing structures and commercial alternatives are considered (e.g., "build versus buy" decisions). The over riding considerations though are: Does the recommended approach satisfy the requirements? Is it also a practical and viable solution? (Will it "Play in Pough keepsie?") A thorough analysis here is needed in order to perform the next step... 5. Evaluation - examines the cost effectiveness of the approach selected. This begins with an analysis of the estimated total cost of the project. In addition to the recommended solution, other alternatives are estimated in order to offer an economic comparison. For development projects, an estimate of labour and out-of- pocket expenses is assembled along with a project schedule showing the project path and start- and-end dates. After the total cost of the project has been calculated, a cost and evaluation summary is prepared which includes such things as a cost/benefit analysis, return on investment, etc. 6. Review - all of the preceding elements are then assembled into a
Feasibility Study and a formal review is conducted with all parties involved. The review serves two purposes: to substantiate the thoroughness and accuracy of the Feasibility Study, and to make a project decision; either approve it, reject it, or ask that it be revised before making a final decision. If approved, it is very important that all parties sign the document which expresses their acceptance and commitment to it; it may be a seemingly small gesture, but signatures carry a lot of weight later on as the project progresses. If the Feasibility Study is rejected, the reasons for its rejection should be explained and attached to the document. Conclusion It should be remembered that a Feasibility Study is more of a way of thinking as opposed to a bureaucratic process. For example, what I have just described is essentially the same process we all follow when purchasing an car or a home. As the scope of the project grows, it becomes more important to document the Feasibility Study particularly if large amounts of money are involved and/or the criticality of delivery. Not only should the Feasibility Study contain sufficient detail to carry on to the next succeeding phase in the project, but it should also be used for comparative analysis when preparing the final Project Audit which analyses what was delivered versus what was proposed in the Feasibility Study. Feasibility Studies represent a common sense approach to planning. Frankly, it is just plain good business to conduct them. However, I have read where some people in the IT field, such as the "Agile" methodology proponents, consider Feasibility Studies to be a colossal waste of time. If this is true, I've got a good used car I want to sell them. For your feasibility study about your investment call us on 08032861326.

fingerling production

Commercial Catfish Production
Production Process A typical production cycle for
channel catfish farming begins with
spawning of brood fish. 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. Eggs hatch after 5 to 8
days of incubation and fry are
reared in the hatchery for an additional 4 to 10 days. Fry are
then transferred to a nursery
pond, fed daily through the
summer, and harvested in autumn
or winter as fingerlings. Fingerlings
are then stocked into fish growout ponds, fed daily, and
harvested when they reach 1 to 2
broodstocks. Roughly 18 to 36 months
is required to produce a food-sized
channel catfish from an egg.
Food fish are harvested year- around to meet the needs of
processing plants, so ponds on a
given farm usually contain fish at
various stages of grow out
throughout the year. Maintaining Brood stock Channel catfish brood stock are
easy to maintain in pond culture,
and spawning efficiency is
reasonably good without any
special manipulation of
environmental conditions or the need for hormone treatments.
Although channel catfish may
mature at 2 years, they must be at
least 3 years old and weigh at least
3 pounds for reliable spawning.
Fish 4 to 6 years old, weighing between 4 and 8 pounds are
considered prime spawners. Older
fish produce fewer eggs per body
weight and larger fish may have
difficulty entering the containers
commonly used as nesting sites. Brood stock are maintained at
relatively low standing crops (less
than 2,000 pounds/acre) to provide
good environmental conditions
and minimize suppression of
spawning by over crowding. Brood fish are seined from ponds and
inspected every year or two. Large
fish, which may be poor spawners,
are culled and replaced with
smaller, younger brood fish.
Periodic inspection of brood fish also provides an opportunity for
adjusting the sex ratios within
brood populations. Spawning activity will begin in the
spring when water temperatures
are consistently around 75º F.
Spawning occurs over a period of
several hours as several layers of
adhesive eggs are deposited in spawning containers. Females
between 4 and 8 pounds typically
lay between 3,000 and 4,000 eggs
per pound body weight. Spawning
success (percentage of females
spawning) ranges from 30 to 80 percent each year, and depends
mainly on the condition and age of
the female brood fish and water
temperatures during the spawning
season. Nesting containers are checked
every 2 or 3 days for the presence
of eggs. The eggs collected from
the brood pond are placed in an
insulated, aerated container and
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transported to the hatchery.

management in fingerlings production

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR
FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR
FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION.
In the 1 day, the water is reduced to the minimum, the
fresh clean water are run
gently into the production
tank. On the 2 day, the un hatched eggs have to be removed and
freshwater continue to run into
the production tank. On the 3 day, larvae yolk sac would have be exhausted thus,
they require feeding, the
1 form of feeding are in the use of artemia –this can be feed
to the fish for about 2 weeks,
then feed the fry with 0.3mm
coppens, then 0.5mm till
around 4-6 weeks. During these periods, the most
important issue is the removal
or reduction of pollution within
the water body. Also, sorting of the shooter
must be done gradually,
physically until a point when all
the fish can be evacuated and
then sorted into their different
sizes prior to sales or transfer to a juvenile production tank. Within 4 weeks a fingerling of
about 1g are bred and can be
sold for between N6-10 and a
production cycle can be up to
between 10,000 and 50,000
fingerlings within intensive production. On the whole, for the benefit of
a starter of the business the
following check list should serve
as a step by step guide. HATCHING SET UP Holding Tank: A wooden vat, a
plastic tank or concrete tank of
any manageable dimension for
practical purpose a 4 ft by 4 ft
can be used. BROODSTOCK Male and female must have the
following characteristics. Male: a. Average age 1
year 1. Large or medium in size 2. The external genital
must cross the anus Female: a. The vulva must
be reddish or pinkish 1. Average age of 1 year 2. On palpation or gentle
press the egg must come
out, the colour of the
egg must be greenish
yellow and have white spot at the north pole. 3. Medium size – for egg
handling (800-1kg). But
larger size can also be
used with an assistant. HATCHING KITS 1. Saline solution b. Pituitary gland or ovaprim
or derivatives 1. Hand towel d. Plastic bowl 1. Scissors or blade or knife OTHER ISSUES 1. Latency period between
9-12 hours at 26 c 2. Spawning should take 24
hours and above 3. Start feeding from third
day and feed sparingly
to avoid clog of uneaten
food at the bottom of
tank that can cause
pollution 4. Feedings of fry should be
done at least every 2
hours and sparingly 5. Change feed size as the
fish grow up in sizes 6. Sort or remove shoot-
out fry as they emerge
physically. 7. Frequent change of
water is a very
important factor for
success. 8. Avoid stress as much as
possible. 9. Removal by siphoning of
the un fed feed in the water. Call us for tutorials, help, for breeding and for ur fish farm set up. 08032861326.