Start a Catfish Farm

I LIKE GOING INTO THIS CATFISH BUSINESS, I HAVE THE RESOURCES.

i have just started constructing 4 intermediate ponds for catfish farming on a small scale level that I hope to be one of my occupying activities after resigning from my banking career. Would appreciate inputs on the way forward from all.

I CURRENTLY OWN A CATFISH FARM IN LAGOS NIGERIA BUT MY FIRST HARVEST WAS NOT PROFITABLE. I HAVE JUST STARTED ANOTHER. PLEASE I NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE PROFIT IN FISH FARMING CAUSE THE COST OF FEEDING/RUNNING THE FARM IS VERY HIGH. WHAT ARE THE MACHINES/TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE FISH FARMING EASIER/CHEAPER. YOUR ADVICE IS URGENTLY NEEDED.

I have been thinking over a long time on what to venture into as my personal enterprise. I am beginning to develop interest in fish farming. i hope to get more conviction from all.

how do i start i catfish farm?

Is the use of wooden vats a good medium for the rearing of cat fish like concrete ponds. I would like to know if there are any disadvantages or set backs.

what are the important things that i need to know before going into this business. 08033934697 Nigeria

what will it cost one to feed fish up to maturity and what is the main food for catfish?

please send me a break down on how to start and maintain these business 2 where can i get a pond builder and the cost you can mail me. don't have a phone for now, adewuyi.mayokun@hotmail.com

i want to start catfish farming and i don't know how, so i wouldn't mind if you will offer me a comprehensive document on how to setup a catfish business. from the hatching of eggs to feeding and the environment to real the fish. thank you.

Hello, I'm already in the catfish business but my fishes are dieing? what are the causes? Is there any way of neutralizing an acidic pond?

call me on professional advice in catfish farming and how to correct your acidified pond water kaji farms 23 bamgboya st ejigbo lagos 08035309232. i will help you in all you want regards kaji

i am interested in commercial catfish farming in nigeria. i need urgent advice. I Will be pleased to see help. Thanks gilbert

I need a contact with an experienced and tested consultant to help in the establishment of a small scale commercially viable catfish farm pond. Thanks while awaiting your response. francis

how much does it cost to start? how big on bon do you need, and where do you get the babies from? I am in Palestine and been thinking of this! help thank you.

i am interested in fish farming, i would not mind if you can send a comprehensive business plan on how to start a backyard catfish farming to me. thanks.

Hello aquaculture farmers, call me for any advice and corrections you need concerning your fish farming business 08026238767. I wish you all well. HONESTKAY FARM AGO IWOYE.

I have a fish farm and the yield is not fantastic, what feed formulation can i use or apply to harvest at least 1.6kg/per fish in four months. Is it possible,if yes please advice

I am into fish farming catfish but at end of 4 months i got 1 kg per fish. what are the causes of low weight please reply me. i am from demola badagry

i am interested in cat fish farming, please kindly send me a comprehensive business plan on how to start a backyard catfish farming for commercial purpose to me. thank you so much. chene

I need information on sources of good quality catfish feed and simple tools and implement for use. Thanks.

I and my business partners are young businessmen and now we are into commercial cat fish farming business. what must we do first to achieve this and meeting all demands. contact:2347029650616.

if you are posting any update please also put your email addresses for easy communication. kaji farms louischinedu2@yahoo.com

please advise on good source of fingerlings in northern nigeria. this has been our worry. thanks

Please, i want to know about the production of fingerling.

I am in South Africa. Give me the guidelines of starting a project on cat fish. Advice me on feed requirement and infrastructure needed. If possible send me a business plan template of cat fish.

Please, how can i attain an advise regarding setting up commercial fish pond business in Nigeria. Thanks.

Good day, Please i need information on how to start a catfish farm. Thanks Anthony

please, i need a comprehensive information on how to start a catfish farm.

Please I need a detailed and comprehensive info on how to start catfish farm and also how to go commercial. Thanks

Please tell me the no of times i can feed my fish daily to get maximum result, not minding the cost. thanx.

Royal Fish BENIN Farm is the first intensive production of catfish in Benin. The production capacity is 3,000,000 of catfish fingerlings and 300 tons of catfish from 800 gram to 1 kg. We sell our fingerlings in Benin, Nigeria, Togo. We are reached at royalfish.benin@yahoo.fr Best regards HOUNDJO

I am interested in starting a fish farm, I have the land but don't know how big the ponds must be and how many fish I can grow. Can someone send me more info in the design of the ponds, quality of water, fish/m3 ratios etc. dn@vvv.co.za

Please, I want to know the advantages of using concrete pond for rearing catfish over using earthen pond. Thank You

please i will like to know the cost implication of feeding 2000 catfish from juvenile to table size.

please i'll like to have a breakdown as regards cost on how to start a fish farm on a medium scale. thank you.

Am in spain, am interested in catfish farming, please I need a comprehensive info, the risk involve, and how profitable is it, within the period before harvesting, the cost of feeding the fishes, e.g for 6 ponds.

What is fingerlings?

i need a comprehensive hand book on how to start catfish farming

i need a comprehensive hand book on how to start catfish farming

I NEED A GOOD LAND IN THE LAGOS METROPOLIS

i need advice on starting a commercial catfish farm. thanks

I wish to begin a catfish(clarias gariepinus)farm, producing app 280tons per month. Is this type of catfish suitable for export? If so where can I obtain info? Thanks

Contact me at daviddm@mweb.co.za

how do i get capital to fund a small scale fish pond in Nigeria. Either in form of loan or grant.

I really love to own a fish farm, please i need vital info.

i need advice on starting a commercial catfish farm. thanks

please can you tell me how to make cat fish feeding for them to attain to maximal size, (2k upward) thanks

Hello, i want a step by step guideline for cat fish farming in india.

how can someone maintain a big standard for cat fish farming.

I like to start a Cat-fish business but i need a standard proposal. how can i go about it. Also i need a step by step guide on commercial catfish Farming.

i need comprehensive info on how to run a catfish business from small scale to commercial size

I am a well trained fish farming consultant resident in Portharcourt, my company handles matter arising from fish farming and related aquaculture issues.. we train, consult sell coppens feed in quantities and all other materials. Call us for any info you need 08037773520

please i want to start a catfish farming somewhere in Abeokuta, Ogun state, i need a comprehensive business plan to guide me through. thanks

Great work by a concerned fellow! Please I am highly enthusiastic with catfish farming as my desire in life is to become a renown aquarist in future. Please, can you just shed light vis-s-vis the right channel to pursue my career. I mean a place where the right in-depth practical knowledge can be sought. Thanks.

just got into fish farming, l stay in portharcourt and which to know the right feed to administer from stage to stage as they grow and to find out if there is any form of medication. 08036693669.Thanks.

I am a specialist by profession in catfish production, fish food (life-fish-food) and also fish feed production in a cheaper rate. Contact me at my private phone number +233247444866 i produce zooplanktons( cladocera, moina etc) that supersede the cost of antemmia so if you need my work do not fail to contact me. this is my email address igwefishfarm@yahoo.com

what can I do to my fishes (catfish)in my pond to grow fast within a short period of time to table size like 1 kg each. please educate me better on what to do.

please help with suitable feed formula for a catfish farmer in Niger State, Nigeria.

I need cat fish farming manual I will like to know where I can get catfish food

I want to start catfish farming and I don't know how to go about it, so I will like you to help me with a comprehensive guidelines on how to setup a catfish pond or a place where the right in-depth practical knowledge can be sought. thank you.

I am a Veterinary Doctor, but with experience in setting up Catfish farm. You may reach me through the above details for consultancy services.

please, i would like to meet a consultant on how to start fish farming in lagos. Any body with an experience should contact me on 08033030534

You can call me on this no 08026959390 or mail specific questions to me at greenaquaculture@gmail.com. How to keep feeding cost low, how to construct ponds or tanks, when not to stock fish, where to and not to buy young fish, how to identify good quality stock, why you may have to delay before starting and many more of these questions will get answered.

I am venturing into Catfish production. I just completed the construction of the ponds which will accommodate about 20,000 catfish. My problem now is that I have ran out of funds and my Consultant is insisting on a sterilization of the ponds that will gulp about N202,000 (according to his quotation). I don't have the money to do this. Please, advise me on what to do. The consultant happens to be the one to supply the fish, which I have already paid for. Paul

i am living in Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno. I want to start a business in aquaculture or fish farming. Please kindly help me with advise on how to set up and operate the business.

My advice to whoever that is interested in commercial fish farming is to go for training, where so many things will be taught. from experience, fish farming is more than my friend is doing it and i want to do it too. 08033568354

Hi...i am interested in small scale commercial catfish production. please help with the required info..

I am interested in starting a cat fish farm in South Africa. I am looking for technical advice and know how can any one help me

I can help with any information regarding catfish farming and management. I am based in lagos, Nigeria and I run a free information firm.

i am a catfish farmer located in ajah area of lagos. fingerlings, juveniles and table size available for sale. intending farmers can also reach me on 08055620799

hi Tony, you can contact me on this number;234-08035857961.

i am interested in catfish and i want run my business with it. I think catfish farm is simple business and human right need it every day, but i still poor and not sure how to feeding it, if sb have method for feeding catfish can i reach it . thank you

I am marketing Multifeed catfish feed. It is cheap and most importantly gives you the desired result. I also provide support service information to help in all or any aspect of catfish farming in Nigeria. I can be reached on +2348034715121 or felixabayomi@yahoo.com.

hello sir/ma, am a very young man, i once lived in a village in osun state, and i also once worked in a company that owns a fish pond. i have the idea but an adage says there is no monopoly of knowledge. so i hope there is some things i need to know about the fish pond, it has been my dream to own one of the biggest farm in the world but it will start with a step. i don't want to finish my education and start searching for jobs. i think i have the innovation to be once of the best farmer in the world. so i need your respond on how you can teach me about fish farming and farming in general.

Every and Anybody that has interest on a trade, should at the lest try and get a basic knowledge/little education on such Trade/Business. This little advice may make a very great change, Check it out. Also buy books on fish farming, you will be able to learn the dos and donts. Thanx

sir, i will like you to give me more details on how to start a catfish business, is it advisable for one to use a gp tank in breeding catfishes, the amount of fishes that should be in the tank, the kind of feed to use, can one use fresh or salt water in breeding catfish, how much capital i need to start with, what is the harvesting period

I could help you out with some question you may have if you are truly ready to start. Call me on 07069790090. Amaju

you would need a maximum of N160 per fish to get them to a weight of about 1.3kg. The minimum space needed is 8X8 feet surface per 500 fishes.

please send me the step by step guide to start cat fish farming

Our tablesize .8kg - 1kg catfish will be ready by end of November 2009. Large quantity. Interested buyers should please contact us by email: gozib2000@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07041547402 in Nigeria for reservation.

do u need any information on intensive catfish breeding using d size of ur kitchen to produce about 30,000 pieces of catfish fingerlings and juvenile? call me on 08060373724. ur wealth is all around u, hurry up!

pls i just started the catfish business, i will like you to send me a rich local feed formula that will enable the fish to grow fast after using imported feed.

J.PANKU FARMS, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA. I would like to know the disadvantages of using rubber tank for fish pond business because i am already in it. please reply me

i am from northern part of nigeria Adamawa state.

i've heard about the idea and i think that help from the experienced like u guys is all i need to be fully in line. pls help me become a successful cat fish farmer.

Have just started a catfish farm but I need your assistance to get to know more about catfish rearing in full due to difficult am facing now.from ilorin, kwara state, Nigeria