Tilapia fish are loved in Africa. This makes them ideal for aquaculture. Just like African catfish, Tilapia is a very popular dish in many parts of Africa. Nile Tilapia has been cultured in Kenya since the 1920s. Here is everything you need to know about tilapia farming: Tilapia is a Great Choice Tilapia is a great choice for fish farming because it matures quickly, it … [Read more...] about Tilapia Farming in Africa
Fish Farm Feed
Fish Farming in Kenya Highly nutritious feeds are an absolutely necessity for success in aquaculture in Fish Farming in Kenya. A proper feeding regime ensures that fish are ready for sale in good time. Here are some tips on fish feeds: Fertilizing the Pond Fish farmers need fertilize their ponds before stocking. Fertilizers in a fish pond encourage green algae and … [Read more...] about Fish Farm Feed
Fish Farm Hatcheries
Fish farming in Kenya is hit by a shortage of fingerlings. This means that there is an excess demand for fingerlings. To concentrate on producing fingerlings, a fish farm has to constantly maintain a stock of mature fish that can spawn. The fish farmer has to have conducive areas for where fish to spawn, incubate eggs, and rear fry. The additional space and equipment required … [Read more...] about Fish Farm Hatcheries
Fish Farming in Ponds
The fish pond is a crucial part of any fish farming operation and much planning has to go into the construction and use of a fishpond. Fish ponds are cheap to construct and farmers in many African countries do fish farming in ponds. In Uganda, there are thousands of fishponds dug by farmers all over the country, where aquaculture first became popular in the 1950s. Here are some … [Read more...] about Fish Farming in Ponds
Fish Care, Management, and Disease Prevention
Taking proper care of fish, managing fish farms and preventing disease is a task that requires effort and attention to detail, right from the point of choosing a site for the fish pond. In Ghana for example, the Ghana Fisheries Commission is mapping out areas that are prime for aquaculture. Putting up the Fish Pond Select the right place for construction of fish ponds. … [Read more...] about Fish Care, Management, and Disease Prevention