Quick Guide to Catfish Feeding
Feeding your catfishes appropriately. i. Underfeeding/ overfeeding: There is no rule on how to feed your fishes but experts recommend that about 2.5% of the total body weight of the fish a day, depending on its age. Catfish feeding is a skill that every catfish farmer must master. Also, it is very important to understand certain factors that affect feed intake in fish. ii. Water quality: research has shown that fish feed better in fresh and light green water. iii. The depth of water: as fishes grow in size, it is very important that their depth is checked. A shallow depth may prevent them from positioning well. iv. Change in taste: Researches have shown that fishes have a strong taste and can differentiate between feeds of a different taste. Catfish respond to a change of taste by either increasing or reducing their intake. It is also important to not keep feeds for a long period of time, so catfish may lik...