Fish farming: tilapia and catfish basics

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Quick answer

A free aquaculture course for tilapia, catfish and carp farmers. It starts with the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center on catfish farming and FAO's story of a Kenyan fish farmer, then the WorldFish best-practice series on ponds, stocking, feeding and harvest. Press Play all on repeat to work through it, or A–B loop one step.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Catfish Farming in the SouthCatfish Farming in the SouthSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Joyce – A Kenyan Fish Farming EntrepreneurJoyce – A Kenyan Fish Farming EntrepreneurFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Agri Astuces : Fish farming, the keys to successful breedingAgri Astuces : Fish farming, the keys to successful breedingAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Site selection and pond preparationSite selection and pond preparationWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Fish Farm Setup and EquipmentFish Farm Setup and EquipmentWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Pond ConstructionPond ConstructionWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Fish Pond FertilizationFish Pond FertilizationWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Pond StockingPond StockingWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Fish FeedingFish FeedingWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Good Aquaculture Practice: Feed ManagementGood Aquaculture Practice: Feed ManagementWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Water ManagementWater ManagementWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Water Quality MeasurementsWater Quality MeasurementsWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Introduction to Water Quality TestingIntroduction to Water Quality TestingSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Water Quality Testing and ManagementWater Quality Testing and ManagementSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Water Quality DynamicsWater Quality DynamicsSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Fish HealthFish HealthWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Fish Health CareFish Health CareWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Biosecurity in tilapia productionBiosecurity in tilapia productionWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) an emerging threat for tilapia aquaculture worldwideTilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) an emerging threat for tilapia aquaculture worldwideWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Channel Catfish Spawning & Hatchery ManagementChannel Catfish Spawning & Hatchery ManagementSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Live Fish HandlingLive Fish HandlingWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Fish HarvestingFish HarvestingWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Warmwater Finfish: Harvesting, Handling, and TransportationWarmwater Finfish: Harvesting, Handling, and TransportationSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Live Fish Transportation System: Delivering Fresh Fish from Pond to MarketLive Fish Transportation System: Delivering Fresh Fish from Pond to MarketWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Record KeepingRecord KeepingWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Advanced Aquaculture Systems - Split PondsAdvanced Aquaculture Systems - Split PondsSouthern Regional Aquaculture CenterPlay from here Loop
  27. 27In-pond raceway system helps farmers in Egypt increase aquaculture productivityIn-pond raceway system helps farmers in Egypt increase aquaculture productivityWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Kenya: Aquaponics, produce more in less spaceKenya: Aquaponics, produce more in less spaceAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Indonesia Rice-Fish FarmingIndonesia Rice-Fish FarmingFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 22:Polyculture, Crab Shack, Solar freezing &Dagaa processor(Eng)Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 22:Polyculture, Crab Shack, Solar freezing &Dagaa processor(Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  31. 31Women and Youth in AquacultureWomen and Youth in AquacultureWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Research and training center supports growth of aquaculture in AfricaResearch and training center supports growth of aquaculture in AfricaWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Carp Fattening Fish Farming: A Farmer's ExperienceCarp Fattening Fish Farming: A Farmer's ExperienceWorldFishPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Aquaculture is changing lives in BangladeshAquaculture is changing lives in BangladeshWorldFishPlay from here Loop

How does a fish farm make money?

A fish farm buys fingerlings, grows them in ponds, tanks or cages, and sells them at a target size to markets, restaurants or traders. Feed is usually the largest cost, so feeding well and keeping water healthy decide profit. Some farms also sell fingerlings from their own hatchery.

How do I use RepeatWatch to learn fish farming?

Play all on repeat as a course, from site selection to harvest. Slow a lesson to 0.75× when writing down stocking rates or a water test routine, and A–B loop the part on reading dissolved oxygen or ammonia until it is clear. Save sections of longer SRAC films on keys 1–9.

Frequently asked questions

Which fish should a beginner farm?

Tilapia and African catfish are common choices in warm countries because they grow quickly and have local markets. Channel catfish and carp suit other climates. Choose a fish that buyers near you already want, and one whose fingerlings and feed you can buy reliably.

Do I need a permit to farm fish?

Often, yes. Many countries require permits for water use, pond construction or stocking certain species, and some ban non-native fish. Rules differ widely, so check with your fisheries department or local agriculture office before you dig a pond.

Is this legal, tax or financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not legal, tax or financial advice for your farm. Learn from them, then talk to a local fisheries officer and visit working farms before you invest.