How to Start a catfish Farming at Home – Fish farming is one of the most lucrative enterprises that one can start.
If done properly, the catfish business is one of the businesses that yield high returns on investments in a short period of time. Fish farming is one of the most common types of farming. The fish can be raised for sale or consumption.
In Nigeria, the demand for fish is consistent throughout the year as many people resort to it as their major source of protein. Fishes are known for their quick growth, thus, investing in a fish farm would yield a steady stream of income. It is common knowledge that fishes are less expensive than most livestock in the market and sell faster too.
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Fishes have a rapid growth pattern of three to six months, giving fish farmers the opportunity to harvest and sell their fishes in a short time.
Setting up a Fish Farm / How to Start a catfish Farming at Home
A fish farm can be simply set up in a residential or commercial space. Catfish farming is the most common profitable fish growing venture in Nigeria. This is because the fish grows well in warm regions and is quite easy to raise. You can breed catfish at home in a spacious container or in a small-sized moveable fish pond.
These are the four major things you need to start a fish farm in your backyard.
. Create your pond. You can use moveable sizeable plastic containers or you can construct a static fish pond.
. Connect your pond to a clean water source. This is very significant to successfully run a fish pond project. An individual can easily connect borehole to a nearby pond over a few centimeters.
. Purchase fingerlings from breeders. After you have successfully connect your pond with a clean water source, purchase the fingerlings from a breeder, start rearing your fingerlings with ease at your backyard.
. Purchase fish feeds. Ensure you purchase the right feeds for the fingerlings. This is very important for the fingerlings growth.
Catfish farming has a low entry barrier. The cost varies depending on the size of your farm. Many fish farms in Nigeria are run as backyard ponds.
