Fish farming consists of two key subdivisions, which could either be operated separately or as an integrated procedure. The two subdivisions are the nursery and the grow-out pond operation. The nursery operation is the basis for the grow-out operation and as such it can not be operated without having the nursery.The nursery entails the inducement of the female fish to lay eggs, which are then fertilized, incubated and hatched fish are know as fries. These fries are then nurtured fro between 3 and 4 weeks into fingerlings which is the size suitable for use in the fish grow-out operation.

In-between the nursery and grow-out operation is what the purpose of this manual referred to as the main operation. It entails the nurturing of the three or four weeks within which they could grow into post fingerlings, mini juveniles and juveniles respectively. These can then be nurtured for between four to five month into grow-out or table size fish suitable for sale and consumption.

Going in catfish farming entails the following

Here, one has to determine regardless of whether one wants to go into a huge or little-scale commercial venture, secondly, the pond method to adopt, Re-circulatory method, earthen pond or concrete/plastic pond or both.

This is very critical. one has to acquire at least half plot of land in a suitable location. This means, you ought to consider very good access road, closeness to market and labor. If the land is already offered, it is very good. Then we apportion it as follows:

Location of ponds

Location of farm home

Location of water supply and lastly, location of drainage facility. The last point is extremely crucial, as you do not drain your water to constitute public

The very best water for fish farming is from bore hole. One or two need to be sunk to guarantee steady water supply. Overhead tanks for holding water really should also be installed. The mechanism of pumping of water ought to be back up facility. The program need to not fail.

It is advisable to engage the service of a consultant. The success or failure of this project depends largely on construction of regular ponds that can stand the test of time.

Earthen pond

Re-circulatory system

Flow by means of system (Concrete tank, plastic tanks or vat)

Choosing Your Male &amp Female Brood Stock

Injecting The Female Fish

Obtaining The Male Sperm

Stripping The Female Fish

Mixing Sperm With Eggs &amp Spreading Inside The Vat

Daily schedules of works in trough rearing of fries

Diseases of fingerlings

Transportation of fish