Are you fascinated by the videos and testimonies you saw on internet about Biofloc fish farming, how easy and profitable it is ? How new farmers are earning fortune using this technology? Are you intimidated to start your own Biofloc fish farming?
Well before hitting the ground you should get the answer to the following 6 questions
How much can I earn using Biofloc technology. How much profit can I expect ? as far as I understand you can not earn more then Rs.10000-15000 in your initial business from 1 tank of 10000 ltrs. You can refer to the breakdown cost analysis I have given in the figure below.
you can check my blog for more detail analysis of cost and profit. Biofloc fish farming cost in india
2- What is the Cost of Setup ?
How much will it cost to set up the Biofloc tank ? the cost of one trapuline tank of 10000 ltrs will cost you approximately Rs. 35000 , This does not include the cost of running the setup including electricity, feed , labour and other charges.
Check out the chart for detail analysis of cost. Click here
3- Do I need training before starting my Biofloc farm? How much will it cost me?
Yes. Training is required but you will only learn when you setup you own farm and face issues. Trainers will charging up to Rs 4000 for 2 days training and only tech you the basis things and try to sell you the products.
4- Which fish shell I select for production? And much quantity of seed should I buy ?
Do pangasius first and start with 2000 seeds in one tank, harvest 1000 seed when fish weight reach 100-200 grams and rest of the 1000 harvest after 6 months.
5- What is the crop cycle? when my seeds will be ready to reach market?
Seeds will be sellable when it reaches weight of 100-200 grams, usually it takes up to 4-5 months. You can take to crops in a year, 6 months each.
6- Where to buy Biofloc setup product ?
You can buy from local market or online. You can find manufacturer on internet directories like indiamart.com or tradeindia.com Almost all the products are available on ecom site line Amazon.in
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