Commercial and small scale catfish farming business is
gaining popularity day by day. There are numerous catfish species available
throughout the world. Among those species, some are very large in size and some
species are smaller. Nowadays catfish are highly available in the market and
most of the people love this fish on their table. Although the number of
catfish in natural water resources is reducing due to numerous reasons. Aquaculture
catfish are a very popular source of protein as well as a healthy and delicious
source of food.
Catfish farming is an easy and flexible agriculture based
business that can also be profitable. Farming catfish can be done anywhere if
you have a suitable place and you can either take care of the protein needs of
your own family or sell it to make more profit. Lack of natural living place
and fishing in a plenty are the most common reason for reducing the number of
catfish species. But now people are becoming interested in catfish farming and
establishing large or small scale catfish farm commercially. If you like fish
farming business, then you can also stock and manage catfish in your pond.
There are many species of catfish available in the market.
The type of catfish you want to grow depends on what your target market is,
what your feeding plans are, and what size pond and area you are thinking about
setting up your farm on. Catfish has a great demand and price in the market.
Almost all types of people like to have catfish dish on their menu. Catfish
also has medicinal value and very suitable for the patient. As a result,
doctors advice their patient to eat catfish. However, catfish farming is also a
very suitable way to earn some income along with your current job.
And also a great source for fulfilling your daily family
nutritional demand. On an average, you can produce about 4 tons of catfish (in
proper care and management) from a pond of one acre within 10 months. Keep your
fish healthy, make a point to detect early signs of diseases, and take the
necessary actions to prevent them. Follow safety guidelines and medication
regulations for your fish farm. Know what chemicals are safe to use and how to
treat diseases and the water in an eco-friendly manner to treat diseases and
pests.
Catfish does not contain any carbohydrates, but it is dense
with protein: Approximately 53 percent of the total caloric content of a
3-ounce serving of cooked catfish -- about 63 calories -- is contributed by
protein. Consuming 3 ounces of catfish supplies you with 15.7 grams of protein.
This amount fulfills 28 percent of the daily protein requirement for a man and
34 percent of a woman's protein needs per day.
Catfish is an excellent source of vitamin B-12. Every
3-ounce serving contains 2.3 micrograms of vitamin B-12, or nearly 100 percent
of the 2.4 microgram-requirement for adult men and women. Catfish is also rich
in the B vitamins, niacin and pantothenic acid. With 2.2 milligrams of niacin
per serving, catfish supplies 13 percent of the daily recommended dietary
allowance of niacin for men and 15 percent of the RDA for women. Eating 3
ounces of catfish would fulfill nearly 14 percent of an adult's recommended
daily intake of pantothenic acid.
Try these interesting recipes:
Baked catfish
https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/baked-catfish/
Catfish with Okra & Corn
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249940/louisiana-catfish-with-okra-corn/
Catfish Kabayaki
https://www.justonecookbook.com/catfish-kabayaki/
Sichuan Catfish Recipe - A Recipe for Chinese Catfish
https://honest-food.net/fish-and-seafood-recipes/easy-fish-recipes/sichuan-catfish-with-garlic/
Asian ginger catfish recipe
https://www.crecipe.com/asian+ginger+catfish+recipes