Closing up the week with 2 newly constructed ponds.
The Pointers as promised !
Fish Farming is not a fast money venture !
1. Do your research visit fish Farms , engage an expert with practical know how there a lot of half baked experts with no practical experience !
2. Site the place of construction and do your soil analysis
4. water source and amount of water because you need to know how long it will take to fill up your ponds
5. Plan your operation medium to long term so you know how many ponds you’d like to excavate.
6. Don’t start small work with the smallest possible unit or number of fish to make a profit then gradually scale your operation I learnt the hard way on this one !!
7. Excavation or man Power ? I’d opt for excavation because it is quicker and you can dig out the ponds you won’t fill up in advance to save costs of bringing in an excavator twice
8. Get expert help a consultant or attend extremely practical and intensive trainings for yourself and your team
9. Smaller ponds are easier to manage in terms of water quality and uniform growth
10. Understand what you are getting yourself into hence it’s important to get training. You will save yourself from mistakes that will cost you
11. Fertilize your ponds either with fresh poultry manure from caged birds or synthetic fertilizers I’d opt for manure !
12. Understand fish feeding before stocking your ponds so you don’t over feed and under feed
13. The most important water quality management with the use of an aerator
14. Ensure to have all the necessary gear and accessories!!

Credit:The Young Farmer Maanda