Feeding Strategies Applied in Hatchery in rearing of Catfish

SEMI – EXTENSIVE CULTURE
DAY STRATEGY
1 – 15 Artemia ad lib: Fish Size at harvest = 100 – 300mg
15 – 30 Nursing ponds supplementary feed: wheat bran
Fish size at harvest = 1g

INTENSIVE/LIVE FOOD
DAY STRATEGY
1 – 10 Artemia restricted: Fish Size at day 10 = 100 – 150mg
10 – 14 Gradual weaning
15 – 30 Commercial trout pellet
Fish size at harvest = 1g