In this insightful video, we’ll teach you how to accurately identify the different growth stages of your African Mud Catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Understanding these size categories is vital for effective farm management, feeding schedules, and optimizing your production process.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Fingerlings (2-4 cm): These are the smallest and youngest stage after the hatchling phase. We’ll show you how to spot their tiny, delicate features and explain the ideal care and feeding practices at this stage.
Post-Fingerlings (5-6 cm): Slightly larger and more robust than fingerlings, post-fingerlings exhibit stronger swimming abilities and an increased appetite. You’ll learn how to distinguish this stage from others and why it’s critical for early pond stocking.
Juveniles (6-7 cm): As the fish grow, they enter the juvenile stage, developing more defined physical traits. We’ll guide you on how to recognize this intermediate size and prepare them for their next growth phase.
Post-Juveniles (8-10 cm): At this stage, catfish are visibly larger and more active. Learn how to identify post-juveniles and understand their feeding and stocking requirements to ensure optimal growth.
Jumbo (10-12 cm): The largest of the categories discussed, jumbo catfish are ready for selective breeding or further growth in grow-out ponds. We’ll help you distinguish them with ease.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fish farmer, this guide will help you master size identification to boost your catfish farming success. Watch now and take your farming skills to the next level! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.