Category: Catfish Feeding & Nutrition

3 Best Catfish Feed Formulas in Nigeria

Welcome bag to this tutorial site. In today’s post, we have put together what we consider the best catfish feed formulas you can find in Nigeria for your fish to thrive. The idea is...

What Is The Best Time To Feed Catfish?

Many farmers have been complaining about the quantity of feed they waste while trying to feed their catfish. This has necessitated this write-up on “What is the best time feed” Understand that different factors...

Hungry To Happy: How Often To Feed Catfish In A Pond

Catfish farming is an interesting business anyone can venture into. The business, however, requires some level of technicalities in the feeding, stocking, sorting, record keeping, and selling of the fish to the final consumer....

What Does Duckweed Need To Survive? Let’s Find Out

Duckweed is a popular plant used by fish farmers to cut down on the amount they spend on fish feed. However, for duckweed to grow fast, it needs certain environmental conditions. In this article,...

How To Grow Duckweed Fast For Your Catfish

In recent times, fish farmers have been looking for ways to reduce the amount they spend in feeding their fish so as to maximize profit. So, in this post, we will be looking at...

6 Steps On How To Grow Duckweed In Catfish Pond

Duckweed is a type of aquatic plant that is often used in aquaculture as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals. In this post, we will discuss how to grow duckweed in...

Catfish Feed Quality: Bane Of Fish Farming In This Present Day

It’s feeding time at Marywil Farms, but something seems off. The catfish are not eating as expected. Instead, they merely pick at the feed floating on the surface of the ponds. This has become...

How to Calculate Catfish Feed Conversion Ratio

If you are a catfish farmer, then you know that feed represents a significant portion of your production costs. By understanding catfish feed conversion ratio (FCR) and how to calculate it, you can optimize your farming...

Catfish Nutritional Needs for Optimal Growth: Understanding the Basics

Catfish are popular freshwater fish known for their unique appearance and delicious taste, but what about their nutritional needs for their optimal growth? In this article, we will look at the basic nutritional requirements...

How to Use Black Soldier Flies (BSF) for Catfish Feed

Black soldier flies are becoming increasingly popular among fish farmers as a sustainable and cost-effective source of catfish feed. These flies are native to North America but can now be found in many parts...

Alternative Food for Catfish: Awesome Options For Healthy Growth

Catfish farming is a popular industry, providing a significant source of protein for human consumption. However, traditional methods of feeding catfish with commercial feed can be costly and environmentally unsustainable. As such, alternative food...

How to Make Catfish Feed at Home to Maximize Profit

Did you know that most fish farmers in Nigeria rely on commercially produced feed for their catfish? This comprehensive guide on homemade catfish feed is for you. In this article, we will show you...

Stocking Density Of Catfish in Concrete Ponds: Expert Advice

Catfish farming has gained popularity as one of the most lucrative agribusinesses in Africa. However, the requisite knowledge of stocking density in concrete ponds and other types of ponds has been a challenge to...

Cost of Feeding 1000 Catfish in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the agricultural sector is a multi-billion naira sector, with catfish farming emerging as one of the top players in the industry. In this post, we will look at the cost associated with...