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Untold Tale of Fish Propagation.

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Once upon a time, in a small coastal village, there was a passionate fisherman named Samuel. Samuel had always dreamed of starting his own fish propagation hatchery to contribute to the conservation efforts of the local fish population. He believed that by ensuring the sustainability of fish stocks, he could help his community and protect the delicate ecosystem they depended on. Samuel knew that one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful hatchery was maintaining optimal water quality. He understood that the health and survival of fish eggs and fry depended greatly on the conditions in which they were raised. So, he set out on a journey to learn everything he could about the specific water quality requirements for fish propagation. His first step was to consult the local marine biologists and experts in the field. They explained that there were several key factors to consider. First and foremost, the water temperature needed to be controlled within a certain ran...

Plateau State A Gold Mine For Fish Farmers.

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  Plateau state which is located as one of the North Central states of Nigeria. Blessed with tourist attractions, and several natural resources. It is also a hurb for agricultural practices because its climatic condition supports the growth of exotic species of spices, vegetables, crops, flowers etc. Irrespective of the aforementioned potential on the plateau, fish farming is a gold mine for the plateau people because the various climatic conditions readily support the culture/growth of freshwater fishes both warm and cold water species naturally or artificially. Question 1: If the above statement is true, why are most catfish farmers not  been able to make profit? You need an understanding of the climatic condition and the required water temperature needed for uptimum productivity. #Cat fish are categorized as warm water spices, which requires 26-32 degree Centigrade for uptimum production (enhance growth/feed convention to flesh). That is why people in warmer environm...