Pangasius, Aquaculture’s New Rising Star
January 8, 2009 by Leo 5,219 Views
“Number two, the number of species that you can stock on a per cubic meter of water space is thrice or more than tilapia and bangus. If you are growing pangasius in cages, a 30 to 50 cubic meter of space is going to be easy because fishermen in Vietnam are growing them at several times more and they still survive. If you can stock more fish per square cubic meter,the tonnage of the harvestable fish is going to be more and you can multiply it by the kilo and the price per kilo.
Number three. Vitarich is willing to buy your grown pangasius fish. We’re really developing the process of where to sell the fish just to prove the point that it can be sold and that it’s going to be feasible.”
Today, a two-centimeter pangasius fingerling is sold at 2.50 centavos each—that is, if someone is located within the Central Luzon area (price delivered). In other areas, breeders require a minimum volume of 50,000 fingerlings. Common sources come from Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Jala-Jala, Rizal and Apalit Pampanga. According to Angeles, a fisherman who is seriously pondering on going into pangasius farming should be able to spend around P30-40 on a fish kilo basis. “If we can buy it at probably a dollar, they can make money already. It’s not going to be something that they will lose their shirt in the process,” he quipped.
Growing pangasius, Angeles said, is far more easy than growing tilapia and bangus. This freshwater fish can be cultured in fishponds, concrete fish tanks, fish cages and fish pens. For earthen ponds, experts recommend around 1,600 sq. m or at least 400 sq.m. Suitable depth is about 1.5 to two meters. The fingerlings to be put in the pond must be based upon the fish’s healthiness (without wounds, abnormalities and no diseases) and should be approximately of the same size to avoid fighting for food. The stocking rate should be about 10-15 fish per sq.m. Food for feeding are pellets, trash fish (to include water plants and small animals such as insects and worms). Given the proper feeding and management, pangasius can grow to one to 1.5 kilos in five to six months time.
Some very important things to remember in pangsius production are the following: traceability of the production (from processing plant to hatchery and feedmill) and environment (site selection and production practices and sanitation). Farmers/fishermen should avoid using insecticides, antibiotics, waste water and leftover food discharge to pond, illegal chemicals, etc.
Meanwhile, as the growing number of fishermen are trying to raise this new agricultural rising star, the processed pangasius fillets are now sold at around Php220-Php270 per kilo. Angeles said the taste and texture of the fillet is very apt for a lot of recipes and menus and is also suited for the discriminating Pinoy palate. “This could make for a yummy sinigang. Remember that in the fillet process, the head and the belly are left out so these could be made into sinigang sa miso. The fish can also be fried and grilled. The skin can be made into chicharon. Some said the pangasius’ belly has a similarity to the taste of salmon—rich ana Creamy. Others say that the belly fat can be very good for sardines.”
Indeed, pangasius’ possibilities, according to Angeles, are endless:
“Would you believe that in Vietnam, the oil from the fish is being used for biodiesel? There are no trashy parts here because even those that you think could be thrown out could be converted into fish-meal. What really excites us is that the government and the private sector are also with us in helping promote this fish. Through the the intercession of BFAR’s Malcolm Sarmiento, Jr., Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap and FRLD’s Angelito Sarmiento, we are officially launching this in Floridablanca, Pampanga. We all believe in the battlecry of the government to provide fish and rice for every Filipino table. So I’m urging our Pinoy farmers/ fishermen to raise pangasius.
Somebody said if coconut is known as the “tree of life,” we might as well call pangasius as the “fish of life.” I believe it to be so.”
author: Ronald G. Mangubar, Marid Digest, photos from worldofpangasius.com, alibaba.com
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Hello all!
I am planning on culturing pangasius in our fishpond. I would like to request specific informations regarding this matter.
>Where to buy fingerlings?
>How much fingerlings are depending on their size?
>What species of fish could it co-exist with?
My location is in Valenzuela
Cheers!
we sell pangasius fingerlings, straight from our hatchery located in Teresa, Rizal. you may contact me at 0922-8517070.
Hi ! we are based in Mindanao, particularly in Davao City. We can provide Pangasius Fingerlings. Our contact no. is 0929-5353731.
where particularly in davao ang hatchery ninyo? fingerlings, how much?
pangasius fingerlings for sale, ang tilapya fingerlings, including hito fingerlings.. plz txt me at my cp no.. 09275826090… location at bulacan..
can i ask you guys/gals what is the average size of cage/pond for growing pangasius?or is it also possible tog row it in tanks or drums just like what BFAR did on one of their programs.tnx
To all fishfarmers, aquaculturist and other involve in aquaculture: “dont ask where can we find or buy fingerlings? Let’s ask the organization involve in this matter on What is the potential of this species in our country? What is the market potential of pangasius? how to easily sell despite of other fish that is cheap? the acceptability of the people, especially in the lower level? the cost of production compare to other species like tilapia and bangus?… I think the vitarich should answer/ further explain this matter.. Thank you.
Do you have a branch within Quezon City? Where can I buy the fish?
Dear Sir,
It looks like you are looking for a supplier of pangasius fillet sir, you can visit our office at Suite 105, West City Plaza, 66 West Ave., QC.
We have available pangasius fillet or Golden Dory fillet.
Thanks.
Jimmy Kuan
Sales Manager, CKC INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP.
does anybody here know how to prepare feeds for pangasius from fruits and veggies? pls teach me.
While I’m in the process of growwing the fingerlings can I be your distributor. I have lots of buyers hotels/restaurants. Provide the cost/selling prices; fresh and fillet.
Thanks.
@Rene T. Berdan, where’s your location? Maybe you can help me with distribution and marketing once I started the operation. Thanks.
hi! we have available fingerlings of pangasius. for details you can call – 0915 116 1319 or you can mail us at dianne_eytuzi@yahoo.com. you can also visit our site – pangasiusfingerlings.multiply.com
Hi!
Aside from Vitarich, is there any other company promoting contract growing for pangasius? Vitarich is currently promoting pangasius growing here in Mindanao. But the company is not actually ready to engage in a project until March. On account of its promotion through the Mindanao Business Council, we’ve spent fortune and time searching for an ideal pond area and developing a feasibility study but only to be told that it’s not ready yet. Being serious investors, we don’t think we can trust this company anymore.
Gico Dayanghirang
@Gico Dayanghirang, sorry to hear that, but as far as i know, only vitarich is offering pangasius contract growing. they are now in operation here in central luzon, particularly in pampanga and bulacan since last year.
Hi ! we are based in Mindanao, particularly in Davao City. We can provide Panggasius Fingerlings. Our contact no. is 0929-5353731.
This is what I have been saying. Its now May and the season for spawning pangasius. If you ask Vitarich if they are ready, I doubt it.
How can Vitarich be ready when they do not have their own pangasius hatchery. They have tied up with Boy Tycangco (the hito king of the 90’s)who imports his fingerlings from Thailand but suffers massive mortality upon stocking to ponds. Mr. Tycangco hired a Thai consultant last year but could produce only 3,000-5,000 fingerlings per batch on lucky days.
I guess it will be wise to put up your own hatchery so as not to depend from others wit regards to fingerling source. You can still sell your produce to Vitarich because they are very much in need of fish for processing.
email me for a more detailed discussion regarding pangasius. If you have a suitable area, we can discuss potential topics of inteest.
you can do it in cages or you can do it in ponds for as long as it’s in fresh water
Sure Mr. Berdan, just get in touch with us or email at at thiws address, or you can call or text at 9177854343. We have both processed and live, and large or small sizes. hope to hear from you
If you are in the quezon city area, you can call us for directions to our warehouse. Our farm is in pampanga, but we can deliver for volumes 50 kgs and above.
we also have live kingfish (500 grams and above) and live african hito (1 x1, 2×1, 3 x 1 (pieces/kg). Text or call. we can supply you a container van weekly or live or fresh/chilled fish.
you can call or text me. our farm is near san fernando pampanga, just 4 hours from your place. you’lll need to come a day before pick-up, though, to confirm the order and check the stock.
if yu haven’t found fingerlings and info yet – call us. we’ll be glad to teach you the basics and a trick or two to have a profitable operation.
i’m from agoo, la union where can we buy fingerlings the nearest or better still phone number to contact, thank you.
@roni and dindo, call vitarich at 843-3033
Dear Dindo,
If you are in need of Pangasius fingerlings, please call Blue Bay Aquaculture at 02-3747542 or 09188030736.
We have available now and we also deliver depending on the volume. Oue hatchery is located at Munoz, Nueva Ecija.
Nick
where can we buy fingerlings of this fish and everything about this?