CATFISH Whatsapp Sales Portal
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page 0 · 32 posts · 20 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional listing where a single user, 'dukeposer1', acts as a gatekeeper to a WhatsApp group for catfish buyers and sellers. The thread is dominated by the administrator sharing links and advice, while the majority of other posts consist of users requesting to be added to the group or offering to sell fish, with very little substantive discussion.
Prices:
catfish_adult: NGN450.0 (Enugu)
Credibility signals:
specific_farm_locationsstocking_quantitiesyears_of_experience_implied
“Finding a REPUTABLE buyer or seller is challenging to say the least!”
“I humbly suggest you start out stocking just 1 pond to learn the ropes before diving in fully.”
page 1 · 31 posts · 18 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a registration portal for a WhatsApp sales group dedicated to catfish trading, where users primarily post phone numbers to be added to the network. While the thread is dominated by administrative requests to join the group, it contains specific promotional posts from sellers advertising fingerlings and smoked fish with contact details and delivery claims.
Prices:
25000.0 catfish_fingerlings: NGN0.0/standard fingerlings (Ajegunle near Sango)2000.0 catfish: NGN0.0/fish (Sagam)
Credibility signals:
specific_locationstock_quantityweight_specification
“Well seasoned oven smoked Catfish now available at your order. Call us now for your order”
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“Boost your Fish farm Business Today. Improve yields, reduce cannibalism by 95%, Grow your fish to a desired size in a very short time.”
“I have over 50,000 catfish fingerlings available for sale. They can be delivered any where in Nigeria.”
page 2 · 31 posts · 24 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a WhatsApp sales portal where farmers post phone numbers to join a group for buying and selling catfish. The thread is dominated by repetitive requests to be added to the group and the posting of contact details, with very little substantive discussion about farming techniques or market prices.
Prices:
catfish: NGN1500.0 (N/A)
Credibility signals:
Specific farm locations mentioned (Esa Oke, Ilesa, Ota)Detailed stocking history (10,000 fingerlings/juveniles)Clear identification of business role (Energy Fisheries)
“Finding a REPUTABLE buyer or seller is challenging to say the least!”
“My next stocking, which is in 2 weeks, will be acquired in Osogbo, thanks to this Sales Portal.”
“Broodstock needed @ Abeokuta”
page 3 · 32 posts · 24 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a 'CATFISH Whatsapp Sales Portal' thread where users primarily post their phone numbers to join a WhatsApp group for trading catfish. The content consists almost entirely of promotional listings with zero likes, indicating a directory-style listing rather than a discussion forum. While one user asked about fish sizes and prices, the thread functioned as a contact exchange rather than a place for technical agricultural advice or collective problem-solving.
Prices:
6000.0 catfish_fingerlings: NGN0.0/post fingerlings (General)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizenaming_location
“I have bulk grow out catfishes at my farm at Ijako,Ogun State,Pls kindly add me on 07037871175.”
“Kindly add me as I am currently looking for where to get good fish (post) to stock my farm. This is my first time and am looking at stocking 6,000 post fingerlings.”
“I have catfish fingerlins and juveniles for sale in lagos contact 08069178507”
page 4 · 32 posts · 27 participants
· promo_listing
This thread functions as a directory for a WhatsApp sales group dedicated to catfish farming, where users primarily post phone numbers to request group access rather than discussing agricultural techniques. The page is dominated by promotional activity from sellers advertising specific catfish sizes (fingerlings, table size) and locations, alongside numerous buyers seeking to join the network to secure sales connections for their harvests.
Prices:
Fingerlings: NGN0.0 (General)Table Size Catfish: NGN0.0 (Ibadan)
Credibility signals:
specific_harvest_timinglocation_specificitybusiness_intent_declaration
“Best place to easily buy Fingerlings, Ijebu Fingerlings, Post Finerlings,Juvenile and post juvenile(Jumbo) together with table size specially raised for restaurants and roasting (Meaning strictly Nigerian feeds with no additives and fertilisers)”
“I'm harvesting soon. Need sales connections”
“Table Size cat fish is available in Ibadan Contact 08036769660 Serious buyer.”
page 5 · 32 posts · 31 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a directory thread functioning as a 'WhatsApp Sales Portal' where numerous users post phone numbers to join a group for catfish trading. The content is dominated by spammy requests to be added to a group, broken links, and a few specific sales listings for smoked fish and fingerlings, with almost no genuine discussion or peer-to-peer problem solving.
Prices:
catfish_fingerlings: NGN20000.0 (Lafia, Nasarawa State)
Credibility signals:
specific_locationproduct_specification
“I smoked fish 08135942643 my location is Osun state ,”
“SALES!... *20K+* Fast Growing and Healthy *Post-fingerlings* now available. Location: *Lafia, Nasarawa State.*”
“pls add me on:07085621637”
page 6 · 32 posts · 27 participants
· promo_listing
coordination
This page functions as a directory thread where users primarily exchange phone numbers to join a WhatsApp group for catfish sales. While the original organizer posted an invitation for a pricing discussion, the thread quickly devolved into a list of individuals requesting to be added to the group, with a few separate sellers advertising their own stock at the end.
Prices:
catfish_juveniles: NGN0.0 (Akanji Farms, Osogbo, Osun State)catfish_juveniles: NGN0.0 (Abuja)catfish: NGN0.0 (Keffi, Nasarawa State)
Credibility signals:
Farm_nameLocationPhone_numbers
“Good morning great catfish farmers. Trust we are making positive progress in our catfish business.”
“I will be organising an interractive conversation on "pricing catfish" on my whatsapp group this Saturday by 7pm.”
“Healthy and Fast-Growing Clarias, Post-fingerlings and Juveniles ready for sale.”
page 7 · 31 posts · 30 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a directory thread functioning as a WhatsApp sales portal for catfish farmers, where users primarily post phone numbers to join a group rather than discussing agricultural themes. The thread lacks substantive content, likes, or discussion, serving instead as a contact exchange mechanism.
Prices:
catfish: NGN0.0 (Lagos)
Credibility signals:
listing_phone_numbersstating_profession
“Who can link me with a vehicle (bus ,big sienna). With A/c that can help me transport baby fishes to Kaduna from Lagos. call me o7o6383ll76”
“Sorry for the late response. You're added. Welcome to the Portal. Cheers!”
page 8 · 31 posts · 26 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a contact directory and sales portal for catfish farmers and traders, dominated by users exchanging phone numbers to move conversations to WhatsApp. While one post offers training services and another sells a water test kit, the overwhelming majority of content consists of 'add me' requests and availability announcements with no discussion of farming techniques or market problems.
Prices:
catfish: NGN5000.0 (Nationwide)
Credibility signals:
locationproduct_availabilitydelivery_capacity
“Do you want to learn more about catfish farming? Do you lack the time and intrest to formulate quality feed for your catfish?”
“Available all round year...minimum order 5,000pcs”
“Hello fans!!! I sell highly hygienic dried smoked catfish at affordable wholesale prices.”
page 9 · 32 posts · 26 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a directory thread where numerous farmers and traders post their WhatsApp numbers to join a catfish sales portal. While the primary activity is exchanging contact details, there are specific posts offering goods like smoked catfish, fingerlings, and fish meal, along with requests for buyers of specific sizes.
Prices:
300.0 smoked catfish: NGN300.0/grams (Ibadan)400.0 smoked catfish: NGN400.0/grams (Ibadan)500.0 catfish: NGN500.0/grams (Osogbo)600.0 catfish: NGN600.0/grams (Osogbo)
Credibility signals:
specific_locationproduct_specification
“I sell oven smoked cat fish.... Neat, clean, stoneless.... Location ibadan and lagos”
“Get your quality, unadulterated and imported fish meal at a cheaper rate to balance your feed production in respect to cost of production to maximize your profits.”
“We have here at BHorganics fast growing fingerlings for sale.”
page 10 · 31 posts · 20 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a WhatsApp group recruitment board where numerous users post phone numbers to join a sales portal, rather than discussing farming techniques or market dynamics. The thread is dominated by promotional activity and includes a specific warning about a fraud case involving 'Bella Feeds,' alongside advertisements for catfish feed, equipment, and smoked fish.
Pain points:
defrauded
Prices:
Fairly used tanks: NGN0.0 (Ibadan)
Credibility signals:
locationphone_number
“The young man who claim to be an A+ Financial Guru & Rabbit Production Specialist have taken a new turn to defraud people.”
“Please admin add me on Whatsapp 08104214001 Mr jide”
page 11 · 31 posts · 21 participants
· directory_thread
This page functions as a contact directory and sales portal for catfish farmers, dominated by users requesting to be added to a WhatsApp group rather than discussing farming techniques. The thread is characterized by a high volume of phone numbers and location tags with almost no engagement or likes, indicating a lack of genuine discussion. While some posts mention specific fish sizes and locations, there are no concrete prices listed, and the interaction is purely transactional lead generation.
Prices:
catfish: NGN2000.0/piece (Ondo State (Oniparaga))catfish: NGN500.0/piece (Ondo State (Oniparaga))
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_locationstating_production_type
“I need melenge sizes and table sizes to buy.............location is ibadan oyo state”
“Kindly add me to the group, am also a practicing Catfish Breeder and Rearer in Lagos and Ibadan”
“I have about 200 pcs 750g to 1.5kg catfish for sale in Itori, Ogun State”
page 12 · 31 posts · 24 participants
· promo_listing
This page functions as a directory thread where numerous fish farmers advertise their catfish for sale, primarily by requesting to be added to a WhatsApp group. The content consists almost entirely of sellers providing phone numbers, locations, and fish specifications (weight, quantity) with no substantive discussion, questions, or community interaction.
Prices:
processed stocks fish: NGN700.0 (Ilorin, Kwara State)processed stocks fish: NGN2500.0 (Ilorin, Kwara State)
Credibility signals:
specifying fish weight (e.g., 1kg plus, 0.8kg-1.3kg)stating specific locations (e.g., Agbara axis, Ikogbo)listing quantity available (e.g., 700 pcs, 9000 pieces)
“Good morning all, Please i have Catfish for sale . Matured ones wieght 1kg plus . To order, call or WhatsApp me on 0802 428 9869, 0813 837 9318”
“I have about 700 pcs of cat fish ready for harvest with weight of about 0.8kg-1.3kg, located around Agbara axis in ogun state”
page 13 · 17 posts · 15 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a low-engagement directory thread where users primarily post phone numbers to join a WhatsApp sales group for catfish. Unlike a discussion, there is no knowledge exchange or problem-solving; the content consists almost entirely of contact details and a single administrative note about the thread's purpose.
Prices:
100000.0 catfish_seedlings: NGN0.0/seedlings (Ijebu)
Credibility signals:
business_namelarge_inventory_claimmultiple_contact_numbers
“I have about 1,000pcs of melange between 350g - 500g for sale.”
“Rehoboth Aquaculture Integrated Farm is your trusted source for high-quality Dutch Clarias catfish Ijebu seedlings, with over 100,000 seedlings available for immediate pickup.”