Category: Catfish Feeding & Nutrition
Sinking fish feed is designed to descend and settle at the bottom of the fish pond. They cannot float on water. However, sinking fish feed has its advantages and disadvantages. Note that sinking feed...
Perhaps, you have been trying to find out the difference between floating and sinking fish feed, look no further because we will do the comparison. One of the key factors in fish farming is...
Welcome bag to this tutorial site. In today’s post, we have put together what we consider the best catfish feed formulas In Nigeria for your fish to thrive. The idea is to provide you...
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 to feed catfish” Understand that...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 of feeding...
Thanks for the information as i also want to start with fish farming in the flood plains.