Earn by starting fish farming business at a low investment

How to earn by starting fish farming business at a low investment?
At present, apart from vegetables, farmers are also paying attention to fisheries. The government is also promoting the business of fisheries.
Recently, to encourage fish farmers, the Chhattisgarh government has given it the status of agriculture. The state government is providing interest free loan facility to fish farmers. Along with this, subsidy and insurance scheme for fishermen is also available from the government.

How to earn from fish farming?
If you are also in the business of fish farming or want to start your own business, then its modern technology can give you bumper profits. Biofloc technology is becoming very famous these days for fish farming. Many people are earning in lakhs by using this technique.

How does this technics work?
Biofloc Technique is the name of a bacteria. This technique is helping a lot in fish farming. In this, fish are put in large (about 10-15 thousand liters) tanks. In these tanks, there is a good system of pouring water, dispensing, giving oxygen in it, etc. Biofloc bacteria convert fish faces into protein, which the fish eat back, saving one-third of the feed. Water also keeps it from getting dirty. Although, it is a bit expensive, but later it also gives a lot of profit. According to the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), if you want to start your business with 7 tanks, then it will cost you about 7.5 lakh rupees to setup them. However, you can also earn big money by keeping fish in the pond.

What is the process of fishing?
For fish farming, first of all a pond or tank has to be constructed. You need land to make this. That is, the first step is to build a pond or a place to keep fish.

1.     Selection for fish farming:
It is very important to choose the right place for fish farming, keep in mind that environment and place make a lot of difference in fish farming. For example, fish grow slowly in winter or in colder areas. If you live in India, then try to complete the construction of the pond in the winter season. So that you start raising fish a little before the summer comes.

2.    Pond Design And Construction process:
There are many ways you can build a pond or tank, for example if you want to save effort and time. So you can buy big plastic tanks. On the other hand, if you want to build it on the ground, then you can make that place in the shape of a pond with the help of a machine. On the other hand, if your budget is less, then you can easily build a pond with the help of shovel. After construction, sprinkle bleaching powder and lime in the soil. By doing this, insects and unnecessary creatures that harm the fish in the selected area die.

3.    Fish farming feeding systems:
To speed up the fish trade, it is necessary that the fish can survive in the pond and increase their number. Therefore, you should make arrangements for the necessary food of the fish in advance. Keep in mind that the food should be friendly to the fish and if possible, make arrangements for their food keeping in mind the species of the fish. Not only this, it is also necessary to be careful about the water of the pond. Only after checking whether the water is correct or not, put it in the pond.

4.    Selection of Fish Breeds in India:
The most important and necessary thing for fish farming is to choose the species of fish for farming. In India only species of Rohu, Katla, Murrel, Tuna, Grass Sharp and Hisla fish are found mainly. Such species can also adapt themselves according to monsoon and conditions. Meaning it will be beneficial to choose such fish for doing business in India. At the same time, these species are easily available in India, so their prices are also useful.

5.    Maintenance of fish:
You also need labourers to run this business smoothly. Who can take care of these fish and give them food from time to time. Along with this, keeping the fish safe is also very important. On the other hand, if a fish gets any disease, then in such a situation, you should use potassium permanganate and salt i.e. sodium. Because these germs or diseases spreading in one fish can make whole fish sick. Therefore, take special care of the care of the fish.

6.    Maintain water quality:
You have to clean the pond once every week to maintain the quality of the water. However, you can do this process twice a month. Along with this, you also need to balance the pH value of the water filled in the pond from 7 to 8. By doing this the fish get clean water and the production capacity of the fish also increases.

7.    Fish farming equipment’s:
Fish tank and pond (plastic pond for fish farming)
This type of equipment i.e. fish tank is needed then. When you are thinking of doing business on small or domestic scale. You can also install this tank on the roof of your house. Or you can buy a drain pond (artificial). At the same time, their price depends on how big a tank you are taking.

8.    Where to get this stuff?
You can buy tanks and ponds both online and offline, to buy them offline, you have to go to a company or shop selling plastic goods. Where you will get these things easily. At the same time, it can also be ordered online.

9.    Water testing equipment:
You can buy water testing equipment by visiting the link given below. Its cost is around 1500 rupees, this equipment is needed to check the quality of water.

10.    Other equipment and their prices-
Pump is used at the time of filling and emptying water, you also need to buy pipes for this. The price of these machines starts from Rs.3000 and goes up to lakhs. At the same time, you take the machine according to your budget. Along with this, you also have to buy equipment to remove the fish from the pond. The price of which falls around 100 rupees.

If you want to know more about this business you should wait for our next blog about the ways of fish farming.

What kind of license required to start Fish farming business?
To start fish farming business you will need to required to registered this business as MSME registration.