While there are undoubtedly huge growth opportunities for aquaculture today — particularly in Asia — rising costs associated with inputs, raw materials and feed remain a growing problem. Maintaining optimal feed conversion rates is now more important than ever, and managing costs is key to running a successful and profitable fish farm. However, in order … Read more…
If you like animals and wish to have a pet at home, you may have thought of buying fish as they are easy to care for in principle, although you should not think that they all need the same care. One of the most popular fishes is the Goldfish, which are very attractive to children, … Read more…
No one is perfect, we all make mistakes, especially when we start a new activity or a new hobby. New goldfish owners make many mistakes at first. This list is intended to help you avoid them. The ten most common mistakes made with goldfish We all made almost identical mistakes. Ideally, each of us should … Read more…
Size does matter. Yes, the bigger the better. If you can afford a huge artificial pond in your backyard, the best is yet to come. For the rest of us, the aquarium is the best home for our goldfish. Here are the parameters that determine the size of the tank you need: The size and … Read more…
Nigeria’s aquaculture industry is indeed growing at a very fast rate, making fry hatching a good investment. Among other obstacles facing Nigeria’s fisheries, the lack of viable fry and young fish has been a major setback. In the past, fish farmers have relied on wild fry and young fish as a way to keep them … Read more…
Catfish are cold-hardy fish that can survive in any region and they are easy to farm, especially in warm climates. Raising catfish in tanks and channels is considered to be the safest method as their waste and diseases do not spread to the wild. Catfish farming is very lucrative because of the low cost and … Read more…
Catfish is a rich fish species that can thrive without much care and maintenance. This is one of the reasons why they are the perfect choice for backyard fish farming. The meat of catfish is also very delicious, rich in nutrients, and easy to make. Let’s take a look at a simple method. You can … Read more…
Alternative food sources Fish and other seafood are good sources of protein. They also have more nutritional value, such as adding natural oils such as omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. In addition, since it provides white meat, it lowers blood cholesterol levels better than beef red meat. Compared with other meat producing animals, fish … Read more…
Fish farming is a profitable business, especially for the aquariums in homes, schools, and offices that endure for a long time. Think of it as a complete business, including sales, operating costs and net profit, and you will succeed. At first, profiting from fish farming may sound like a daunting task. However, knowing which fish … Read more…
How long can Koi live without food? Koi are large fish and have more energy stored in their bodies. As long as they keep the water clean, they can last about half a month even without feeding. Because they are variable temperature animals, they need less energy in the winter when the temperature is low, … Read more…