LUCRATIVE FISH FARMING

Farmers who choose to start fish farming, the field is still green as demand is on the increase. If you own land in a swampy place or you border a river, better for you. But if you can afford water and provide oxygen, any location is ideal for the business.

A well covered fish pond to avoid predators

But ensure your domestic water supply is not contaminated as this will be harmful for your fish. Ensure the water you use is not chlorinated and if it is, then you need to de-chlorinate it.

Fingerlings can be obtained from centers of multiplication and stocked as soon as your pond is ready.

The price of fingerlings range between $0.04 and $0.07 for a tilapia and catfish respectively but can vary depending on location.

Consider the size of your fish to avoid overstocking as this will create unnecessary competition for food 

and oxygen leading to starving or even death of your fish.

One day old fingerlings in a fingerling pond

Get advice from your nearby fisheries department on the type of feed to use in feeding your fingerlings.

For example;

Tilapia ingests a wide variety of natural food organisms, including plankton, some aquatic macrophytes, planktonic and benthic aquatic invertebrates, larval fish, detritus, and decomposing organic matter. 


With heavy supplemental feeding, natural food organisms typically account for 30 to 50 percent of tilapia growth according to http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/58/tilapia-life-history-and-biology

Oxygen supply to a pond

Ensure constant oxygen supply in your pond, the pond should be well fenced and covered to prevent predators from attacking your fish.

Harvested fish ready for the market or consumption

If well practiced, fish farming is a lucrative business other than providing a basic meal for your family members.

Pond sizes can be obtained from fisheries department or some websites like http://www.gardensite.co.uk/How_to_Calculate_Pond_Size/ can offer useful information.