The cost of feeding 1000 juveniles to table size in catfish farming varies almost daily, this has left a lot of catfish farmers and enthusiasts with a major question Can 1 Million Naira Keep 1,000 Juveniles Going for 4 Months or 5 months based on the cycle?
Join us on this financial adventure as we break down the costs of feeding:
This article is packed with insights, tips, and real-life numbers for aspiring fish farmers and anyone curious about the costs of feeding the catfish.
There are so many factors responsible for the increase in the cost of feeding the catfish, the price of the feed keeps increasing daily due to the inflation rate, and this has been a major challenge for most catfish farmers because it affects their profits.
The feed comes from different brands, ranging from imported giants like Ziegler, Cophen, and Skretting to local champions such as Bluecrown, Ecofloat, Jafkhulsoom Aqua feed, and Topfeeds. These feeds, available in sizes ranging from 0.2mm to 9mm, play a crucial role in nourishing the catfish throughout their growth cycle.
Current feed prices of some of the feed brands
| Brand | Size | Price |
| Bluecrown | 2mm | 19,400 |
| Bluecrown | 3mm | 17,400 |
| Bluecrown | 4mm | 16,800 |
| Bluecrown | 6mm | 15,900 |
| Bluecrown | 9mm | 14,800 |
| Ecofloat | 2mm | 12,850 |
| Ecofloat | 3mm | 11,950 |
| Ecofloat | 4mm | 11,550 |
| Ecofloat | 6mm | 10,900 |
| Ecofloat | 9mm | 10,650 |
| Aqualis | 2mm | 23,500 |
| Aqualis | 3mm | 22,500 |
| Aqualis | 4mm | 22,150 |
| Aqualis | 6mm | 21,350 |
| Aqualis | 9mm | 21,250 |
| Alpha Feed | 4mm | 16,075 |
| Alpha Feed | 6mm | 15,375 |
| Alpha Feed | 8mm | 14,875 |
For feeding 1000 catfish from juvenile to table size, you will need 67bags of feed from 2mm to 9mm, let’s do a breakdown of the number of bags needed for each of the different sizes
| Size | Bags | Kg | Unit Price | Price |
| 2mm | 4 | 60 | 19,400 | 77600 |
| 3mm | 5 | 75 | 17,400 | 87000 |
| 4mm | 12 | 180 | 16,800 | 201600 |
| 6mm | 21 | 315 | 15,900 | 333900 |
| 9mm | 25 | 375 | 14,800 | 370000 |
| Total | 67 | 1005 | 1070100 |
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