Fish Pond Construction (concrete Pond)
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page 0 · 32 posts · 11 participants
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This page is a detailed construction log where the original poster documents the step-by-step building of six concrete fish ponds in Abuja, sharing photos and daily progress updates. The thread evolves into a technical debate regarding optimal stocking density and pond management practices, with experienced farmers challenging the OP's initial estimates based on practical experience versus theory. While the OP claims to be a graduate, other users provide specific advice on aeration, flow-through systems, and sorting fish at three months to prevent poor growth.
Prices:
gravel: NGN25000.0 (Abuja)sharp_sand: NGN13000.0 (Abuja)cement_bag: NGN2000.0 (Abuja)plumbing_material: NGN150000.0 (Abuja)digging_work: NGN40000.0 (Abuja)
Credibility signals:
self_identified_graduateyears_of_experience_claimeddetailed_cost_breakdownspecific_location_mentioned
“My brother please ask questions before u thread, what u read is often not the case when practicing it.”
“Best stocking density is 20liters per fish, u can do 15 if u intend to use aerator or constant flow try but not 10.”
“I have a. 10ft by 8ft pond and I stock around 1000 @ fingerlings stage. When they are 3month old I sort and reduce them 2 around 700.”
page 1 · 28 posts · 16 participants
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This thread centers on a user named Calyb documenting the construction of a concrete fish pond and his specific farming strategy of harvesting catfish at 1kg within 3-4 months. The discussion evolves into a debate between earthen and concrete ponds, skepticism about the feasibility of Calyb's timeline, and general banter about the future of agriculture in Nigeria. While the main author posts progress updates, the engagement consists of technical questions, challenges to his methods, and general encouragement rather than a coordinated group effort.
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experience
“I don't intend growing the catfish till it get to 2kg each. I will only train them for 3-4 months before selling them out immediately.”
“Why all the stress of digging and building, when you can have big tank bought that can contain close to 1000 pcs of big cat fish.”
“Earthen pond is better than concrete ponds base on some factors. Earth pond has supplimentary feeds like adequate zooplanktons which will reduce the amount of feed given to them.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 24 participants
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This is a technical discussion thread where users critique the original poster's concrete fish pond design and business plan. A key conflict arises between theoretical advice and practical experience regarding stocking density, growth rates, and the suitability of concrete ponds versus earthen ponds. The conversation also includes a brief digression on English grammar and a comparison of pond construction costs.
Credibility signals:
citing years of experienceclaiming to be a practising fish farmermentioning training and consulting experience
“Your pond size can't take 1000pcs of fishes to 4 months.”
“You can only achieve that with shooters and you can only get 1000 shooters from fries stock of 50,000 and breeders know the stress and financial implication of raising 50,000 fries.”
“Concrete ponds are very expensive and takes longer time to recoupe investment cost.”
page 3 · 29 posts · 15 participants
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This thread is a community-driven Q&A session where a newcomer ('Calyb') seeks advice on constructing and managing a concrete catfish pond in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Experienced farmers provide technical guidance on stocking densities, water management, and feed strategies, while the discussion occasionally devolves into personal arguments regarding the OP's education and the nature of farming in Nigeria.
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing personal farm sizeciting specific technical parameters like stocking density
“baba most newcomers into DX business don't know they think d work(rearing of catfish) na play....I pray he does not run out of d business at last....Buh I like his boldness all he just need is proper advice from people who don last for d business”
“The farm is located at @ Gwagwalada Abuja.”
“Fish are sold in weight not in numbers. 400 fishes weighing 1.2 kg will attract more price than 3000 fish weighing 300g.”
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“Your 10*10*4 pond would NOT comfortable take 1000 fingerlings to adulthood unless you are doing regular/almost constant flow through.”
page 4 · 29 posts · 20 participants
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This thread is a technical discussion and progress log regarding the construction of concrete fish ponds, featuring specific advice on dimensions, materials, and stocking densities. While the main author shares their build process, the page also contains scattered advertisements for ponds and broodstock, alongside some heated personal arguments unrelated to the agricultural topic.
Prices:
collapsible pond: NGN0.0 (N/A)catfish broodstock (1.5kg - 2kg): NGN0.0 (Isheri Magodo, Lagos state)
Credibility signals:
citing institutional training (NIFFR)naming specific farm dimensionsnaming specific locations
“Good big fish farmers don't build concrete”
“You can start with 1000 fingerlings but as soon as they reach 2 month, u can reduce to 8000. But will comfortably accommodate 750 till maturity.”
“Catfish farming business in Nigeria is a very profitable business to venture into.”
Unclassified: Personal attacks and insults regarding users' age and education level unrelated to farming.
page 5 · 31 posts · 28 participants
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This is a long-running discussion thread where farmers ask technical questions about concrete fish pond construction, stocking densities, and preparation. The conversation is interspersed with numerous advertisements for pond building services, fingerlings, and training guides, creating a mixed environment of genuine knowledge exchange and commercial promotion.
Prices:
gravel: NGN25000.0 (Unspecified)sharp sand: NGN13000.0 (Unspecified)cement (bag): NGN2000.0 (Unspecified)plumbing material: NGN150000.0 (Unspecified)digging: NGN40000.0 (Unspecified)Molasses and Lactobacillus Serum: NGN1500.0 (Unspecified)
Credibility signals:
Specific technical questions about dimensions and stocking numbers indicate practical experienceDetailed cost breakdowns with specific material quantities suggest real-world project planningSome users offer services (pond construction, fingerlings) with phone numbers, establishing themselves as suppliers
“I'll advice u divide it into two cos taking such long length n width if not well constructed n chained, it might burst and for the stocking, u might do 1500 that's 750 each”
“So in all, how much will it.ost to construct a Co create pond?”
“My Vission is to own an altramodern fish farm in my community. I have so far been inspired by this post to go ahead, and it has alleyed my naivity on fish pond investment.”
page 6 · 2 posts · 2 participants
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This thread features a user asking for specific construction materials (cement and granite) needed for a 10ft x 10ft concrete fish pond, seeking community support. A second user responds with a general overview of aquaculture as a cash-flow business, emphasizing the benefits of concrete ponds and processing, but provides no specific answers to the construction query.
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing an association
“please i want someone to give me answer to this i really need everyone support here. how many bag of cement and granite do i need to do 10ft by 10ft for my fishpond”
“Agriculture is one of the few sectors in Nigeria that can generate steady cash flow when you focus on high-demand products and proper structure.”