Many Catfish farmers lose their profit because they spend more money on different feeds in a bid to get the right one for the healthy growth of their fishes, but they do not know that there is a nutritional requirement for catfish feed. When rearing fishes such as Catfish, it is important that they get enough feed with the right nutrient to keep them healthy and grow well. however, this can be achieved with special raw materials.
Here are the nutritional requirement for Catfish;
   
These classes of nutrients are listed in order of importance, and how essential they are in feed formulation. Like other fishes, Catfish also need protein, vitamins, minerals even carbohydrates to maintain healthy growth and weight, hence their nutritional requirement.
1. Energy (Carbohydrate): Grains of cereals and cassavas are the major sources of this nutrient. They provide the energy needed for catfishes.
2. Vitamins and minerals: Growth, health, and body process are controlled by vitamins and minerals. For example, organic and inorganic chemicals are found in this class of nutrition.
3. Protein: This class of nutrients is required for building body tissues and the replacement of damaged tissues. However, it contains physiological molecules such as hormones and enzymes. Furthermore, protein can be obtained from plants and animals.
4. Fat: This contains vital fatty acids and also enhances energy delivery in the feed.

Animal Protein	Energy Level (mj/kg)	Crude Protein (%)	Fats (%)	Calcium/Phosphorus (%)	Methionine (%)	Lysine (%)
Meat meal	11.2	50 – 51	10	8	0.7	2.6
Blood meal	15.2	88 – 90	1	0.4	0.6	7.1
Feather meal	13.7	80 – 85	7	0.4	0.6	2.3
Poultry meal	13.1	60 – 64	13	2.0	1	3.1
Fish meal	5	55 – 75	3	1.0	1.5	2

 
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