Catfish Post Juvenile - Dutch Clarias Breed
- Product Code: FP-FF-CATFISH-DUTCH-CLARIAS-POST-JUVENILE
- Availability: In Stock
₦200
- Ex Tax: ₦200
Catfish Post Juvenile - Dutch Clarias.
Catfish Post Juveniles are catfish that have grown beyond the juvenile stage, about 10–13 cm long, usually of the African catfish species (Clarias gariepinus), which is widely farmed across Nigeria. Catfish is highly demanded for food due to its taste, nutritional value, and commercial importance. Our Dutch Clarias post juveniles are produced in hatcheries through artificial breeding and raised to this stage before sale to fish farmers for stocking ponds, tanks, and other fish-rearing systems. Prices vary according to size, quality, location, and availability.
Post juveniles are stronger and better able to handle transport and new environments, which helps reduce losses after stocking and shortens the time to harvest. Good-quality post juveniles should be active, free from injuries, and relatively uniform in size. With proper feeding, clean water, and suitable stocking densities, they grow steadily to table size.
Key features
- Species: Mostly African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), known for its hardiness and adaptability.
- Size: Post juveniles are about 10–13 cm long (roughly 10–20 g), although sizes vary by hatchery and growth stage.
- Appearance: Usually dark grey, brown, or black, with smooth, scaleless skin and whisker-like barbels around the mouth.
- Adaptability: Can survive in a range of freshwater conditions and tolerate relatively low dissolved oxygen better than many other farmed fish.
- Fast growth: Grow quickly under suitable conditions, with good feeding and water management.
- High market demand: Catfish is widely consumed in Nigeria, creating opportunities for fish farmers.
- Feeding habits: Omnivorous, feeding well on protein-rich pelleted feed.
- Commercial value: Suitable for pond, concrete tank, tarpaulin tank, and other appropriate aquaculture systems.
Care and Maintenance
- Choose healthy post juveniles: Buy from reputable hatcheries. Select active fish with no visible injuries and relatively uniform sizes.
- Prepare the pond or tank: Clean the rearing unit and ensure it is free from harmful chemicals and contaminants before stocking.
- Maintain water quality: Keep the water clean, monitor temperature and pH, and remove excess waste and uneaten feed. A pH of approximately 6.5–8.0 is generally suitable.
- Provide adequate oxygen: Use aeration where necessary, especially in tanks with high stocking densities.
- Feed properly: Use quality catfish feed of about 2 mm with around 40–42% protein. Feed 2–3 times daily according to fish size and appetite.
- Avoid overfeeding: Excess feed pollutes the water and can cause disease and mortality.
- Stock at an appropriate density: Avoid overcrowding and follow stocking recommendations based on tank size, water exchange, aeration, and fish size.
- Grade by size: Separate larger and smaller fish regularly to reduce competition and cannibalism.
- Acclimatize before stocking: Gradually adjust the post juveniles to the new water temperature and conditions before releasing them into the pond or tank.
- Monitor fish daily: Watch for poor appetite, unusual swimming, injuries, or sudden deaths, and seek aquaculture or veterinary advice if problems occur.
- Protect against predators: Use appropriate covers, screens, or fencing to prevent losses from birds, frogs, and other predators.
- Keep records: Record feeding, mortality, growth, water quality, and other management activities to track performance.
Important tip: Post juveniles grow fast and eat more. Increase feed gradually with their size, and grade them regularly so bigger fish do not bully the smaller ones.
Why buy from NduToYou?
- Genuine BREEDS of the fish
- Clear specifications to help you choose the right fish
- Competitive prices in Naira
- Delivery to your home, office or farm everywhere in Nigeria
- And much more
NOTE: Fishes are live products and are shipping in coordination with owners to ensure safe handover. Ask about delivery in detail.
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