Easy Steps to Cultivating Sangkuriang Catfish for
Beginners
Cultivating sangkuriang catfish with tarpaulin ponds can be an alternative option for entrepreneurs who have problems with the type of concrete or earthen ponds, which actually require more capital.
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Easy Steps to Cultivating Sangkuriang Catfish for
Beginners |
In addition to tarpaulins, cultivators must prepare vacant land. It doesn't need to be too big, what's important is enough to cultivate a number of sangkuriang catfish as previously planned. As for the type of tarpaulin, make sure to choose a plastic sheet of sufficient thickness so that it is not easily torn or torn during water filling.
After that, prepare the materials for making the barrier 'frame' around the pool area. The point is to avoid interference from outside predators and to act as stakes so that the tarpaulin doesn't slide or fall off easily.
The most crucial thing that requires more attention in the process of raising catfish in tarpaulin ponds is the location of the land. Try to choose a location with sufficient humidity and not too exposed to sunlight. Given the nature of the tarpaulin itself, which absorbs heat when in an area exposed to direct sunlight. Of course, this will affect the condition of the water in the pool. It is better for farmers to consider choosing a location in a more shady area.
1. Using the Ground Pool
Soil ponds are the most common method used by sangkuriang catfish breeders in Indonesia. One of the reasons is that farmers can sow more seeds than using drum ponds or tarpaulin ponds, so that the yields that will be obtained are even greater.
Just like other types of ponds, breeders should check the condition of the walls of their earthen ponds before deciding to use them. This effort is intended to minimize the risk of leakage that may occur in the ground pool.
After making sure the pond wall is sturdy enough, the farmer must solve the next problem, namely the watering section. Where cultivators must be able to ensure the irrigation system in the pond runs smoothly so that sangkuriang catfish seeds can grow optimally.
Then, sterilize the pond so that the remaining pests disappear completely. If so, immediately spread the sangkuriang catfish seeds into the soil pond.
It is known that the time of seeding also affects the final yield of cultivation. Morning or evening is lined up as the best time to sow sangkuriang catfish seeds because the temperature gap at that time was not too big. Thus, catfish seeds will not experience shock due to significant environmental changes. Also make sure to spread the seeds slowly and not in a hurry.
2. Feeding Sangkuriang Catfish Cultivation
After choosing the type of cultivation method as well as sowing sangkuriang catfish seeds, another aspect that must also be considered carefully is feeding. Given that catfish itself is actually a type of fish that is quite greedy.
The accuracy of feed has a direct effect on the growth of catfish. The main type of feed that is good for sangkuriang catfish growth is crumble pellets. In addition, farmers can provide additional feed in the form of trash fish, a mixture of bran and pellets, cassava leaves, and snails that have previously been finely chopped.
3. Harvesting Process
Within 3 months since the first sangkuriang catfish seeds were stocked, catfish can be harvested. Generally, the size of Sangkuriang catfish ready to harvest contains 7 to 10 tails in each kg.
Besides being rich in nutrients, catfish also has a soft texture when chewed. This is why the demand for catfish in the market continues to increase. Continuing from this phenomenon, it seems that this is the right time for business actors to then open their own sangkuriang catfish cultivation at home.
4. Catfish Cultivation Constraints
Each type of business has its own obstacles, as well as the sangkuriang catfish business. For example, in terms of pests. One of the pests that can interfere with the health condition as well as the existence of sangkuriang catfish are eels, caterpillars, and frogs.
Where these pests are possible will eat catfish seeds so they can not grow properly. If the presence of pests is left for a long time without special handling, it is clear that the cultivators will experience significant losses.
In addition, catfish are also threatened by the presence of other pests such as pathogenic organisms that also attack fish seeds. So that these organisms do not harm the livestock population, farmers can re-manage the environment used for catfish farming.
In addition, farmers also need to provide regular feed to increase the endurance of catfish, even with the provision of organic insecticides that can repel nuisance pests.
5. Sangkuriang Catfish Cultivation Method
For novice breeders who want super practical sangkuriang catfish cultivation, the use of drums as a breeding pond is the best option to choose from. To get started, farmers need 1 plastic drum with a size of 200 liters.
Plastic drums that will be used as livestock media should be filled with soil that has previously been mixed with a little manure. Then, add water as an additional material into the drum.
This process needs to be done carefully so that suitable livestock media for growing sangkuriang catfish can be created. In addition, this stage can grow microorganisms that can be food for catfish seeds that will be spread later. At least, farmers must do this at least 2 weeks before the next process can be carried out.
Then, fill the plastic drum with fresh water to taste. If so, immediately spread the sangkuriang catfish seeds into the drum.
Make sure to always check the condition of the seeds that have been stocked regularly. Maybe there will be some seeds that die due to the process of adaptation to the new environment, and this is a natural thing to happen. Get rid of dead sangkuriang catfish seeds in the drum so that the cleanliness of the cultivation media is maintained.
It is so easy to cultivate sangkuriang catfish that many Indonesian people are interested in getting directly involved in this business world. Especially with promising results that are a shame if you just pass it up. Interested to start this business too?