FILTRATION

FILTRATION

Support pipes under the perforated Mat Support that will carry the biological filtration media in a Water Recirculating Aquaculture System.

TILAPIA FISH

All Male Tilapia niloticus adults in an Aquarium display at Mr Fish........you can order for the Introductory Tilapia book through 08096680061.

TESTIMONIES

TESTIMONIES FROM CUSTOMERS

Good morning sir, my name is Isah L. from Kaduna state.

I wanted to call you but I thought I should introduce myself here first.

I’ve been trying to go into fish hatchery for over a year now, I’ve paid several people to teach me how to construct a hatchery and how to hatch, to no avail.

I still find myself lacking, not until a friend of mine who bought your bumper pack played a video of yours to me, it was like the best thing I’ve ever watched.

I wish to undergo training under you if it’s no hassle for you, in terms of construction of hatcheries, hatching of both Catfish and Tilapia.

I’ve since been a constant viewer of your videos on YouTube; you are a blessing to the fish industry sir.

I would be eagerly waiting for a positive feedback from you.Thank you sir. 

WORKING DRAWING

WORKING DRAWING interpretation on a new farm site during Pegging by Mr Fish in Ogun State, Nigeria.

PURCHASING WRONG PLANKS FOR FARM ROOFING!!!

WRONG PLANKS purchased by Farmer's representatives for the roofing of the Farm Facility.........

Since the planks are not seasoned, hardwoods, the result will be bending and insect infestations leading to powdery droppings and eventual collapse.

BIOFILTERATION CHAMBERS

SEDIMENTATION PIPES INSIDE THE BIOFILTERATION CHAMBERS OF A RECYCLING SYSTEM IN A CATFISH FARM.

POND RE-PLASTERING (CONT.)

POND RE-PLASTERING: Stage 1

The chipping off process of all previous patches that was done previously.

POND REPAIR

POND REPAIR

First of all, chip off existing 'patch-patch' that did not even work......to make way for the new layer of plaster.

POND RE-PLASTERING

POND RE-PLASTERING PREPARATION

............to allow new plaster to stay on.

FEEDING IN AN EARTHEN POND

Feeding in a Typical Earthen Pond (old style) .......Productivity here will be reduced because of so many factors (though construction cost is cheaper than block ponds) ....... Can you chat me up on 08096680061 to point out 10 things that is lacking in the video that is hindering productivity to get a free copy of my Tilapia book? ......Mr Fish

CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18 MILLION NAIRA FISH FARM IN ABUJA

CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18 MILLION NAIRA FISH FARM IN ABUJA

Daytime view of 18 million naira turnover per annum catfish Grow out farm under construction in Abuja Nigeria (supervision and concept development by Mr Fish -2016).

ANTI-LEAK FORMULA FOR FISH PONDS

ANTI-LEAK FORMULA FOR FISH PONDS 

Provision of Polythene sheets to cover the plaster to assist the Slow-Dry process......You can call/chat Mr Fish on 08096680061 for Supervision of your project or correction of exisitng mistakes.

CONSTRUCTION

CONTRUCTED TURNKEY BY MR FISH 

You can access this model to generate 8 million naira per annum on a construction budget of 4 million naira.

A typical Mobile fish farm built with Plastic vats to facilitate speed of construction and ease of relocation by the farmer......

HOW TO BUILD EARTHEN PONDS

BUILDING A POND 

Choosing the site

You will need a good source of water such as springs, streams and ground water. 

You can also rely on rain water. Rain filled pond often dry up in dry season, so you must harvest the fish before the water level falls too low. 

Soil containing clay is the best for building fish ponds because it holds water well.
To examine the soil, dig a hole 1m deep and take sample of soil from the bottom.
Moisten this soil and squeeze a handful of it into a ball, throw it about 50cm into the air and then catch it.
If the ball falls apart in your hand this means it is not good for building ponds. Look for another site or use a lining for the ponds.
If the ball holds together it probably has enough clay for fish pond. 

Pond Design

Fish ponds should be build so they can be filed easily and drain completely. Rectangular ponds are easier to build and harvest than round or square ponds. 

The smallest pond we recommend is 10m x 15m (150 square metres) ponds can be much larger, but for family use it is better to have several small ponds than one.

7 STEPS TO BUILDING YOUR EARTHEN POND

Prepare the site

Remove trees, vegetation and rocks. 

Measure and stake out the pond. 

Remove the top layer of the soil and keep it outside the pond area.

Building a clay core

(If you are building a contour pond)

A clay core is like a foundation for the pond bank which makes it strong and prevent leaks. 

Dig a trench 50cm wide and 30-60cm deep (or until you reach the clay subsoil). This trench should be just outside the lower side of the pond and halfway up reach side of the pond. 

Fill in the trench with good clay soil, well compacted down. 

This will now provide a strong foundation for the ponds walls.

Dig the pond and build the walls

As you dig down, use the soil to build up the walls. 

Compact the soil as you build the walls by trapping it with our feet or pounding it with a heavy log.

If you find poor sandy soil, throw this outside the pond area – don’t use it for building the walls.

The ponds walls should be about 30cm above the water leveling the pond. 

They should have a gentle sign, rising 1m in height for every 2m in length.

Build the inlet and outlet

The inlet pipe carries water for filling the pond. This often contains a lot of soil which could make the pond very muddy.

When digging the channel to bring in the water, dig a hole beneath the inlet pipe.

This will allow soil to settle and prevent the pond from filling up with dirt.

The inlet pipe runs throw the pond wall into the pond.

It should be screened to prevent wild fish from entering.

It should be about 15cm above water level. This prevents fish from escaping through it and mixes air into the water as its splashes into the pond.

The water should be 30cm deep at one end and 1m deep at the other. 

You can dig it deeper, but make sure all the water can be drained out for harvesting the fish.

Contour ponds are built in areas with sloping land. 

The soil on the upper side of the pond is dug out and used to build up a dam on the lower side.

The dam must be strong because the water level in the pond will be above the original ground level.

Dug out ponds are built in flat areas by digging out the soil. Water level is below the original ground level.

See various views of Dug out ponds below:

Protect the Pond Banks

When you finish building the pond bank, cover them with plants that you saved to prevent the banks from erosion.

During heavy rains, dig a run off ditch along the upper side of the pond to carry water away from the pond, preventing damage to the walls.

The outlet is an overflow pipe through the pond wall which is only used in emergencies.

Water should not normally flow out of the pond. The outlet should always be screened to stop fish from leaving the pond. See drawing below:

Suitable screens (right) can be made from…

·                    Wire mesh

·                    A clay pot with holes

·                    Pieces of metal with holes

·                    Mosquito netting 

Build Compost fences and add fertilizer

Build the compost fences when the pond is dry, using sticks that will not rot.

Fill the baskets and spread a layer of manure on the bottom of the pond, before filling with water.

Filling the pond

Place rocks on the bottom where the water will splash in from the inlet pipe.

This will keep the water from digging a hole and eroding the pond bottom. Do not over fill the pond so that water flows out.

Fill the pond at least two weeks before you stock the fish.

This allows the pond to become warm and fertile before fish are stocked.

The pond may seep water at first, but should seal eventually as mud and fertilizer build up on the bottom.

Adapted from Raising Fish in Ponds by Dennis and Meredith

Sketches by Barbara Knutson.

STEPS TO SUCCESSFULLY SPAWN YOUR CATFISH

17 STEPS TO SUCCESS IN AFRICAN CATFISH HYPOPHYSATION AND SPAWNING.

CATFISH FINGERLING SAMPLES

CATFISH FINGERLING SAMPLES

Typical catfish fingerlings size (about 6-8 weeks old) being sampled in a mobile nursery for customers before sales.

CATFISH FINGERLINGS GROWTH

CATFISH FINGERLINGS GROWTH

Catfish fingerlings growth stage popularly referred to as 'IJEBU' (about 4-5 weeks old) ready for sales in a catfish Hatchery.......you can chat Mr Fish on 08096680061 for supplies if you cannot get to buy in your environment.

FINGERLINGS SUPPLY TO A FARM

FINGERLINGS SUPPLY 

Fingerlings supply to a farm facility in Polythene bags filled with Medical Oxygen to withstand long distance travel........its important to recount at the receiving station to be absolutely sure of the numbers.

For more details, chat 08096680061

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTIONS FROM MR ADEYEMI

From: Adeyemi A.

Subject: URGENT!!!

Sir,

How is work Israel Adediran? I read your advert in the Guardian Newspaper old edition.

·        I want to know how to start this Catfish business.

·        I want to know where you are based.

·        How much is the book and method of payment and how can I receive the items?

·        I want to know as well the videos.

·        Is it true that one can use a 12kg food to raise a 12 kilo fish? Email me fast as I will like to do business with you.

·        I am based here in Abuja and my phone is 0803******4

·        Tell me more on how I can start in a little way.

·        Where do you have your ponds please?

Thanks,

Adeyemi.

ANSWER

1.                 Your first need for focused full know how will be the Bumper Pack.

The Pack is 40,000 naira

When you are ready, you can transfer funds to ADEDIRAN, Israel Ademuyiwa......GTBank acct no: 0238514657.......once it’s done, you call or chat the Manager- Tunde Lawal...08098265908 for your address and courier to you.

The Pack is made up of 5 books/2 DVDs.

You can also check our Youtube page on www.youtube.com/mrfishworld. Check MR FISH BUMPER PACK, MR FISH BUMPER PACK 2, and MR FISH CONSULT SERVICES for more details.

2.                 Yes, 12kg food = 12kg fish if all factors are in shape like in the videos of upgrading in our www.youtube.com/mrfishworld.

3.                 You can start based on your budget.

4.                 We are located at Mr Fish Place, 22, Adewale close, Mosan, along Ipaja road, Lagos.

CATFISH FINGERLINGS

CATFISH FINGERLINGS

Catfish Fingerlings growth stage popularly referred to as 'IJEBU' (about 4-5 weeks old) ready for sales in a catfish Hatchery.........you can chat Mr Fish for supplies if you cannot get to buy in your environment.
Chat 08096680061

TARPAULIN PONDS

TARPAULIN PONDS

Tarpaulin pocket to line a leaking concrete pond.......Its so important to get it right first time by asking for multiple advise & sticking to the right consultant.

TARPAULIN PONDS

TARPAULIN PONDS 

Tarpaulin ponds made in Nigeria in a farm in Eastern Nigeria.

CATFISH FINGERLINGS & JUVENILES SALES

CATFISH FINGERLINGS & JUVENILES SALES

A mixture of catfish Post Fingerlings & Juveniles ready for sales in a farmer's mobile Nursery
also available at Mr Fish (chat 08096680061).

PHOTORAMA

PHOTORAMA 1:

Major crack on the Pond wall in a fish farm due to oversight when doing the foundation - No German floor!

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR AERATING SYSTEM BY YOURSELF!

AERATING SYSTEM

Aeration system installed DIY by the newbie fish farmer with drawings guide from Mr Fish after purchase of equipments from our shop.......The installation will facilitate fih growth by eliminating Ammonia, Carbon dioxide & Hydrogen sulphide......it will also enhance oxygen availability in the water......you can purchase your aerating set from Mr Fish.......call or chat 08096680061.

WATER QUALITY

WATER QUALITY

Good Water Quality occasioned by nice aerating system = Healthy catfish growth......even in plastic vats.

EARTHEN PONDS

EARTHEN PONDS

DIGGING OF SMALL UNIT EARTHEN PONDS IN A RESTRICTED SPACE.........NO EMBANKMENTS PROVIDED DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS.

FAQs

TESTIMONIES/QUESTIONS

Good morning sir, my name is Isah L. from Kaduna state.

I wanted to call you but I thought I should introduce myself here first. I’ve been trying to go into fish hatchery for over a year now, I’ve paid several people to teach me how to construct a hatchery and how to hatch, to no avail. I still find myself lacking, not until a friend of mine who bought your bumper pack played a video of yours to me, it was like the best thing I’ve ever watched.

I wish to undergo training under you if it’s no hassle for you, in terms of construction of hatcheries, hatching of both catfish and tilapia.

I’ve since been a constant viewer of your videos on YouTube; you are a blessing to the fish industry sir.

I would be eagerly waiting for a positive feedback from you.

Thank you sir.