Better Farming Series 38 - Better Freshwater Fish Farming: Raising Fish in Pens and Cages (FAO, 1990, 83 p.): Cages: Putting baby fish into your cage

Better Farming Series 38 - Better Freshwater Fish Farming: Raising Fish in Pens and Cages (FAO, 1990, 83 p.)

Cages

		(introduction...)
		Building a cage
		Carrying small fish
		Putting baby fish into your cage
		Feeding fish in cages
		Taking care of the fish and cage
		Harvesting fish in cages
		Now you must begin again
		Raising your own baby fish in cages

143. If you are raising Tilapia nilotica you will need to put in 150 to 200 baby fish for each cubic metre of cage.

Use tilapia nilotica

144. The baby fish that you use should be at least 8 to 10 centimetres long or weigh about 15 to 20 grams each.

Note If you need any help or want to raise a different fish, your extension agent or fishery officer will be able to give you good advice.

145. Put the fish in your cage just as you were told to do in a pen. Items 68 to 72 in this booklet will tell you how.