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Some Management Practices in Fish Farming

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In Fish Production, management practices such as supplementary feeding or fertilisation of water are generally considered to improve fish yield in ponds or shallow lakes.

Our consultant and MD (Emmanuel Ozuluonye Ugwu) feeding the catfish in concrete pond

There certain techniques and equipments to ensure healthy aquatic environment for catfish production. One of which is;

 The use of Sharivit Fishbooster regularly to keep both the fish and their environment healthy as well as promote the fish growth.


Sharivit Fishbooster


In Fish farming, Waste Water Management must be taken seriously in order not to create enemity around the neighborhood as well as not attract government sanctions. There should be a proper drainage system from the pond outlet into a river where it'll not be harmful.

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