A-z Of Catfish Smoking Business and types of fish smoking kiln
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housing_equipment · 8knowledge_transfer · 5market_access_offtakers · 3feed_formulation
page 0 · 32 posts · 15 participants
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This page is a promotional thread by 'Etranshub' (likely an affiliate for 'bethsaidal farms') teaching the basics of catfish smoking while aggressively selling smoking kilns. The author provides step-by-step guides on processing fish and profit margins, but the primary goal is to drive traffic to an external website and collect email addresses for price quotations on equipment.
Prices:
melange catfish: NGN400.0 (Nigeria)table size catfish: NGN500.0 (Nigeria)table size catfish: NGN550.0 (Nigeria)smoked catfish: NGN3000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
cites_export_license_requirementsprovides_detailed_profit_calculationreferences_external_agricultural_websites
“You will have to do your market research just like one will do for any product he/she is producing but I can assure you the market for smoked fish is highly unsaturated”
page 1 · 29 posts · 13 participants
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This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (Bethsaidal), advertising catfish smoking kilns and feed production machinery. While the thread includes some user inquiries about pricing and capacity, the vast majority of content consists of product specifications, contact details, and repeated advertisements for equipment.
Prices:
smoking kiln: NGN50000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
physical_facilityyears_experiencenafdac_approval
“With the present naira/dollar rate, its a blessing to the fish processors who are exporters if you understand what i mean”
“the price of fresh fish is almost not changing with the iya-elejas and therefore farmers have to consider process”
“ask your Oga the real brain behind the gelatin magnet feed(now floating), he has being to my workshop in papalanto and can testify to our works”
page 2 · 31 posts · 16 participants
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This page is primarily a promotional thread where a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (Bethsaidal Farms), dominates the discussion by advertising stainless steel fish smoking kilns and offering training services. While the thread begins with a request for an 'A-Z' guide on catfish smoking, it quickly devolves into a sales platform where the vendor answers technical questions about EU/FDA standards and provides contact details, while other users spam their own phone numbers to sell seeds or request quotes.
Prices:
100kg smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Bethsaidal Farms And agro allied)75kg classic smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Bethsaidal Farms And agro-allied)500kg smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Bethsaidal Farms)
Credibility signals:
Company name (Bethsaidal Farms And agro allied)Specific product models (BCK75)Technical specifications (stainless interior, dual power)Direct contact details (Phone/Email)
“Are your kilns NIOMR FISH SMOKING KILN? Iff the are how much is 250KG to PH?”
“If yes then the answer is yes and we have more features in our smoking kilns which makes them very easy to use.”
“This thread has now turned into a buying nd selling platform... I understand u need to sell ur product but u haven't clearly distinct how one can perfectly achieve a smoked fish good enuf for Nafdac approval nd also exportation standard”
page 3 · 30 posts · 14 participants
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This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (Bethsaidal Farms), advertising fish smoking kilns and garri processing machines. The thread functions as a contact directory where numerous users request price lists and product catalogs, while the vendor responds with sales pitches, discount offers, and shipping details. There is minimal genuine discussion, with only one user questioning the technical feasibility of the vendor's 'triple power source' claim.
Prices:
100kg smoking kiln: percent_discount15.0 (nationwide)smoked catfish: wholesale0.0 (unspecified)
Credibility signals:
vendor_names_business_entityvendor_provides_physical_addressvendor_shows_video_evidencevendor_mentions_shipping_partners
“Say hello to our newly improved design on power source for smoking kiln. Now our classic smoking kiln can come with a TRIPLE power source of Gas, Charcoal and Electricity.”
“Oga pls stop misleading people nah! How on earth can you use the three sources of power at once? Haba! U mean the gas, electricity & the charcoal power source can all be used simultaneously?”
“Nation wide shipping available with two options of ABC cargo and door to door haulage.”
page 4 · 31 posts · 12 participants
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This page is dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (Bethsaidal Farms), who posted 61% of the content to advertise fish smoking kilns and request customer emails. While the thread title suggests an educational guide, the actual content consists almost entirely of product specifications, 'sold' updates, and contact details, with minimal engagement from other users who mostly ask for catalogues or prices.
Prices:
100BCK stainless interior wall dual power source of gas and charcoal with oil collector and removable trolley and temperature gauge: NGN0.0 (Nigeria)75BBK mild steel interior with temperature gauge, oil and moisture collector, dual power gas and charcoal: NGN0.0 (Nigeria)300BCK stainless interior wall dual power source of gas and charcoal with oil collector and removable trolley and temperature gauge with high speed blower: NGN0.0 (Nigeria)100kg classic stainless interior wall smoking kiln with dual power source of gas and charcoal: NGN0.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
named_businesscontact_detailsproduct_specifications
“Terms: cash qnd carry ( first come first serve)”
“trust 9ja Dem chop my money wella”
“Want to do fish processing business? Visit or call us today at Bethsaidal Farms and we will take you through ghe A-Z of the business without any hazzle.”
page 5 · 31 posts · 12 participants
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This page is primarily a promotional thread where a vendor (Etranshub) advertises bespoke food dehydrators and smoking kilns for catfish and bread baking. The majority of posts consist of users requesting product catalogues, asking about processing speeds, and following up on email deliveries, with very little substantive agricultural discussion or community problem-solving.
Credibility signals:
vendor_provides_phone_number_and_emailvendor_references_blog_websitevendor_claims_energy_conservation_technology
“Looking for a bespoke food dehydrator ,smoking kilns or fish feed dryer? We are just a call away at Bethsaidal. Talk to Michael on 08167488947”
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“Please what is the processing speed of your kiln per batch if I want my fish to loose 70% of its weight. Because with my current gas powered kiln it takes about 24 hours or more.”
“it takes an average of 8 hours to smoke with gas with our kiln due to its high rate of conservation of energy.”
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page 6 · 31 posts · 12 participants
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This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (operating as Bethsaidal farms), advertising various models of fish smoking kilns and chicken roasters. The thread consists almost entirely of the vendor posting product details, specifications, and contact information, interspersed with brief replies from potential buyers requesting catalogues and prices. There is no genuine discussion about farming techniques, market problems, or peer-to-peer advice.
Prices:
aeration pump: NGN115000.0 (N/A)aeration pump: NGN95000.0 (N/A)aeration pump: NGN80000.0 (N/A)air stone: NGN1800.0 (N/A)air stone: NGN2000.0 (N/A)air stone: NGN2600.0 (N/A)fish smoking service: NGN120.0 (Abeokuta)fish smoking service: NGN200.0 (N/A)
Credibility signals:
vendor provides physical address: km 40 lagos abeokuta express road abule oko bus stopvendor lists multiple phone numbers and email addressesvendor claims nationwide shipping and delivery availability
“Fish smoking charges ranges between 120/kg to 200/kg depending on location. It should not be more than 150naira/kg in abeokuta.”
“We HV a need for your products if ur product is durable nd can deliver with a good price to work with our project budget.”
page 7 · 30 posts · 6 participants
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This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub', advertising fish smoking kilns and offering free training on fish processing. While there are a few scattered posts from other users selling catfish and asking for product catalogs, the vast majority of content consists of the vendor's repeated advertisements, shipping details, and responses to inquiries about equipment specifications and availability.
Prices:
catfish (1.5kg - 2kg): NGN750.0 (Lagos (Mamijo Farms))catfish (700g - 1.4kg): NGN700.0 (Lagos (Mamijo Farms))catfish (1.5kg - 2kg): NGN750.0 (Ogun State (Prime Haven Farms))catfish (700g - 1.4kg): NGN700.0 (Ogun State (Prime Haven Farms))
Credibility signals:
vendor provides specific addresses (km 40 lagos abeokuta express road)vendor offers free training as part of the sales pitchvendor lists specific technical specifications (stainless interior, dual power source)
“At Bethsaidal we don't just fabricate kilns for you but you are entitle to a free training of how to smoke quality dirt/sand free fish with long shelf life (several weeks) without refrigeration.”
“Serious bulk and Urgent buyers needed.”
page 8 · 31 posts · 17 participants
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This page is primarily a promotional thread where a single vendor, 'Etranshub', dominates the discussion by selling catfish smoking kilns and processing equipment. While there is a brief initial exchange about the profitability of the business and the challenge of finding buyers, the thread quickly devolves into a directory of requests for product catalogs and advertisements for fish fry supply.
Pain points:
no_buyers
Prices:
smoking_kiln: NGN0.0 (Ogun State)
Credibility signals:
physical_locationbusiness_namecontact_details
“Smoking the fish isn't the problem, getting customers to buy is the major concern”
“fish processing has gone beyond just buying a smoking kiln and fish to smoke”
“Healthy, fresh and fast growing Dutch Clarias juveniles are available.... Call or whatsapp 07031039849, 09069137690”
page 9 · 32 posts · 9 participants
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This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor, 'Etranshub', advertising stainless steel fish smoking kilns and equipment across Nigeria. While the thread title suggests a discussion on business types, the content consists almost entirely of product listings, shipping updates, and repeated contact details, with only a few minor inquiries from potential buyers. A separate post at the end advertises the sale of catfish fingerlings.
Prices:
30,000 Fingerlings: NGN30000.0 (Keffi & Lafia, Nasarawa State)20,000 Post Fingerlings: NGN20000.0 (Keffi & Lafia, Nasarawa State)
Credibility signals:
named_locationsshipping_updatesdetailed_product_specs
“I am in Gwagwalada, I need a smoking kiln.”
“What are you still waiting for? Looking for a bespoke fish smoking kiln? Don't look further we have you covered.”
page 10 · 31 posts · 17 participants
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This page is dominated by promotional posts from a single vendor, 'Etranshub', advertising stainless steel catfish smoking kilns with nationwide shipping. While there are several inquiries about prices and product specifications, the thread lacks genuine discussion on farming challenges, market dynamics, or peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, as most replies are automated responses to sales leads or generic 'weldone' comments.
Prices:
200kg smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos)500kg smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos)
Credibility signals:
vendor names specific farm location (Bethsaidal farms)vendor provides physical workshop address in Lagosvendor offers lifetime guarantee on equipmentvendor references NAFDAC recommendations for food processing
“price of smoking kiln depends on the capacity and type of material. For a product catalogue for more details and prices of our products phone call/whatsapp message: 08167488947”
“I have been contracting smoking of my fish to a 3rd party.”
page 11 · 32 posts · 9 participants
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This page is a promotional thread where a single vendor, 'Etranshub' (Bethsaidal Farms), posts updates on the availability and sales of stainless steel fish smoking kilns. The content consists almost entirely of advertisements listing specific machine capacities (50kg to 500kg), locations of pickup in Lagos, and contact details, with very minimal engagement from other users.
Prices:
500kg fish smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos (Bethsaidal Farms))100kg fish smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos (Bethsaidal Farms))150kg/250kg dual power kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos (Bethsaidal Farms))50kg dual power kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos (Bethsaidal Farms))500kg fish smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Delta State)100kg fish smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Lagos (Alagutan))150kg fish smoking kiln: NGN0.0 (Edo State (Benin City))
Credibility signals:
vendor names the specific workshop address in Iyana Ipaja, Lagosvendor provides email and phone number (WhatsApp)vendor claims NAFDAC approval for the stainless steel racksvendor includes photos of the smoking process and finished product
“As a commercial fish farmer, embrace processing to maximize your profit.”
“Need a fish smoking kiln that is easy to operate (indoor and outdoor), efficient, power saving and hygienic? Look no further, i am your number one plug”
page 12 · 10 posts · 2 participants
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This page is a promotional listing where a single user, Etranshub, posts a series of updates to advertise fish smoking kilns for sale over several years. The thread consists almost entirely of the seller's posts with occasional brief inquiries from potential buyers, lacking genuine discussion or community interaction.
Prices:
fish smoking kiln: NGN150.0 (unspecified)fish smoking kiln: NGN150.0 (unspecified)fish smoking kiln: NGN150.0 (unspecified)fish smoking kiln: NGN150.0 (unspecified)
Credibility signals:
phone_number
“Available dor pick up... 150kg and 100kg smoking kiln. Sebd your enquiries”
“150kg capacity of fish smoking kiln with stainless interior ready and available for pickup. 08167488947 whatsapp /call”