How to properly grow sturgeon at home?

Growing sturgeon at home is a hobby for some people, but more often than not, it is a fairly profitable business. But in order for the profitability of this business to be at its best, it is necessary to take care of the proper maintenance and nutrition of this fish. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the main provisions of sturgeon cultivation in a pond or RAS. Also dwell on the question of what trout is fed in fish farms.

Where to grow

You can grow fish in a pool, pond and RAS. Novice entrepreneurs usually use a pond or mini-pools with a depth of 0.8 m or more for the first time. In many ways, the depth and size of the reservoir will depend on the size of the fish. Accordingly, it is usually proposed to purchase several containers with different capacities in order to effectively sort and raise sturgeon.

Sturgeon eats the best, and, therefore, grows at a temperature of 20-24 degrees. To obtain the maximum result, it is this temperature regime that must be maintained.

The video shows how to grow properly at home:

How to grow in a pond

The first stage usually uses a pool or pond. The depth on average ranges from 1-1.2m, but the diameter should be at least 1.5-2.5m. For such dimensions of the pool, with a sufficient application of forces, up to 1 ton of fish can be obtained.

For the process to really go by leaps and bounds, you should take care of the appropriate equipment. Filtration with aeration must be established without fail. As the container becomes dirty, it is necessary to clean it. To do this with minimal stress for sturgeon, you need a filter, compressor, pump. If possible, you can additionally purchase an auto feeder, which will significantly save time.

Sturgeon is a shy fish, while its stress resistance is extremely low. Therefore, it is necessary to implement the most optimal conditions for its growth, so that it grows and develops as fully as possible. It is known that if a fish is frightened, it will even refuse food.

When choosing a pump and compressor, attention is paid to the volumes that they are capable of handling according to their technical characteristics. According to the indicators, it is better to take with a margin, since this will not allow the equipment to work at the limit of its capabilities. As a result, you will not need to frequently change these elements.

If desired, a pond or pool at the initial stage of breeding can be done by hand. At first, one reservoir will be enough, and then it will be possible to increase the number of containers. It is quite difficult to get sturgeon fry (a female in captivity gives offspring only for 6 years of life, and in the wild - starting from 12 years).Therefore, you can simply purchase them in fish farms that breed these individuals. At the same time, you should not save on the purchase. The higher the quality of the offspring, the greater the chances of getting the maximum profit.

Sturgeon fry for breeding at home must be large enough

Before putting the fry into a pond or pool, the bottom is lined with lime. Then it is washed and cleaned. At the end, purified water is necessarily collected: if from the water supply, then it should first be passed through a simple carbon filter to get rid of the chlorine residues.

In the case of a pond, it is also necessary to plant the necessary algae, mollusks, worms, green fertilizers and other representatives of aquatic flora and fauna in it in 1.5-2 months. In this case, the bottom of the reservoir should be in the shape of a bowl. Such an environment will only contribute to the healthy development of fish, and in the future will also help reproduction.

On the video - sturgeon breeding in the pond:

Fry is populated in summer or late spring. It is better to land at night to reduce stress for individuals. When the fish reaches medium size, part of it is resettled in a separate reservoir, since large individuals absorb more food and do not allow smaller sturgeons to develop. A spawning pond can be created, where individuals of a slightly larger than average size will be resettled. After a while, eggs and fry are caught and planted in separate aquariums and the process begins anew.

Before settling fish in the pond, take care of its wintering place. The optimum temperature for development and normal nutrition is 22-24 degrees, which must be maintained all year round. At a temperature of 10 degrees, growth slows down noticeably.

But what to feed the ducks in the pond and which feed is the most effective is indicated here.

How to grow in RAS

A closed-loop installation or recirculation system is one of the most optimal options for growing sturgeon. Represents several pools, which are equipped with filters, a system of regular water renewal. The last point is very important, since it is necessary to give the fish a certain amount of oxygen. Such installations help to maintain an optimal climate in the water all year round.

When grown in RAS, sturgeon reaches a marketable weight of 500 grams or more by the end of the year. But at the same time it is important to follow all the rules and peculiarities of breeding this type of fish. In the confined space of a reservoir, this requires appropriate equipment and, as a result, costs.

The video shows how to organize a RAS system:

For such containers, the density of the planting in water should also be taken into account. So it is necessary to limit the mass of individuals to 60 kg per 1 sq. M.

What to feed

A very important point is feeding. Sturgeons are not picky about food, but they still require a certain combination and balance in food. The better quality food is given to the fish, the larger and faster they will grow. And health in general depends on the composition of the diet. Therefore, you can use:

• Foreign feed for sturgeon;
• Domestic feed for sturgeon;
• Homemade food.

It is also worth learning more about how to use fishmeal as a fertilizer.

Why is it indicated what exactly for this type of fish? It's simple. Sturgeon is a bottom fish, and therefore it picks up food from the bottom. Accordingly, it should sink in water, but at the same time retain its appearance for at least half an hour, without getting wet or decomposing. Also, different ages and sizes are supposed to have their own type of feed. (You may also be interested in information about what (composition of feed for laying hens)

The video shows the correct feeding of the sturgeon at home:

Ready feed

Ready-made feed is the best option. They have an attractive smell, which is very important, because this type of fish searches for food by smell. It is better to purchase sturgeon food, which will sink without decomposing in water. The food remains water resistant for at least 30 minutes after immersion.In the process, it swells a little, becomes soft and fish can eat it faster.

It is better to purchase high-calorie food. Moreover, he must have a certain combination of composition and individual elements:

• Fiber - 3%;
• Crude fats - 20-25%;
• Crude protein 45-50%;
• Phosphorus;
• Lysine;
• Other vitamins and macro-, microelements.

But how much feed a hen needs per day and what feed is needed is indicated here.

Small-sized food is purchased for the fry, otherwise they simply will not be able to eat normally. For grown-up individuals, they also acquire food of the appropriate size, otherwise they will simply be malnourished. Adults are fed up to 4 times a day, and fry up to 6 times. At the same time, timing is important so that the feeding process does not become a continuous stress for the fish, followed by a refusal to feed.

How to do it yourself

Making complete food with your own hands is quite difficult. There are several conditions that must be met during the process:

• Make calculations to create a balanced composition, paying particular attention to the protein content of the feed.
• Add inexpensive but high quality fishmeal;
• Add micro and macro elements, vitamins to the composition;
• Pick up vegetable fats;
• During production, it is necessary to monitor the quality and purity of raw materials.

The video shows how to make food for sturgeon at home:

The easiest way to prepare food is by using pork compound feed, minced trash fish, bran in the process. From such a feed, the RAS will be polluted, and therefore it is better to use a home-made composition in ponds and reservoirs of a natural composition. In this case, sturgeon will develop, grow and reproduce most fully. It is worth noting that homemade fish food slows down the growth of individuals, but at the same time the quality of caviar is noticeably increased, and the taste of the meat will be more natural.

Breeding sturgeon, if you are ready to create the necessary conditions for this royal fish, will give you the opportunity to eat homemade, which means high-quality and environmentally friendly food, as well as receive a regular income. The caviar and meat of this fish have been considered a delicacy for more than one century and are always in high demand. Of course, to create such a business, certain investments and efforts will be required. But this type of activity is distinguished by good profitability, and the money spent will pay off relatively quickly.

Home breeding of Siberian and Russian sturgeons as a business

Sturgeon is a freshwater fish, one of the most ancient representatives of its kind. It has an elongated body and an elongated head, pointed towards the mouth. Distinguish between Russian and Siberian sturgeons. There are some differences when growing them:

1. Siberian sturgeon is distinguished by good survival rate, which was noted at all stages of the biological cycle. This helps to minimize the risks of artificial breeding.
2. During wintering, the Siberian sturgeon, unlike the Russian, does not come to the surface of the water to obtain oxygen, so that the fish can be kept in cages completely submerged under the ice. The waste does not exceed 10.4%. Also, during this period, there is less loss of live weight than that of the Russian species.
3. Siberian sturgeons have a slightly lower growth rate than Russians - from 238 g (two-year-old individuals) to 989 g (eight-year-old fish).

Sturgeon breeding is not easy but profitable.

The sturgeon family also includes sterlet, beluga and stellate sturgeon. All these fish have the ability to adapt to any habitat, even with frequent changes. Thanks to this quality, sturgeons are successfully bred at home.

Photo gallery: fish of the sturgeon family

Russian sturgeon

Siberian sturgeon

Sterlet

Beluga

Stellate sturgeon

Growing fish allows you to make good profits. The fishing is gaining popularity due to the following factors:

1. Sturgeon meat and caviar are in demand.And the level of competition in this area is relatively low today.
2. The business does not require large start-up investments.
3. You don't need to have special knowledge either. Today there is enough literature containing the necessary information. The necessary instructions can also be found on the Internet.
4. Breeding sturgeon does not take much time. It takes 3-4 hours a day to take care of the fish. The only exception is the sorting period. On these days, you will have to devote 15-16 hours to work.
5. The business begins to pay off within 7-9 months.

Video: organizing a sturgeon farm

To create a farm, you need to purchase and install specialized equipment. Something can be done by hand. And also choose and prepare the room properly.

Equipment

To breed sturgeon in a home farm, you will need:

1. Automatic feeders and feeders.

You can also feed the fish manually, but these devices greatly facilitate the procedure and save a significant amount of time.

2. Pumps for pumping water.

In the selection process, pay attention to models that can work effectively, while not being at the power limit. Otherwise, the pumps will not last long.

3. Oxygen generators (aerators) to provide fish with oxygen.
4. Pipes for creating a closed water supply circuit.
5. Sterilizers and filters for cleaning the reservoir from pollution, food residues and fish waste products.
6. Incubators for hatching larvae (if you will not buy fry).
7. Libra.
8. Containers for sturgeon.
9. Freezers.
10. Nets, buckets.

Arrangement of a pond or pool

A prerequisite is the availability of water supply, sewerage, uninterrupted supply of heating and electricity. It is advisable to purchase generators. They will come in handy in the event of a power outage. There are two options for breeding sturgeon:

• in ponds;
• in the pools.

The basement of the house is suitable for raising fish in the pool. But the room should be quite spacious, at least 30 sq. meters.

Pool

For a beginner entrepreneur, this option will be the most suitable (and profitable). Experts call this fish breeding technology - RAS, which means “installation of a closed water supply”. In practice, this translates into the construction of one or more interconnected recirculation pools to which water purification systems are connected.

Pools for sturgeon breeding can be placed in a spacious basement

To begin with, you need to purchase a plastic pool (preferably round) 1 m deep and 1.5–2 m in diameter. With one such container, you can get up to 1 ton of products per year. As production increases, new pools need to be installed. When choosing them, be guided by the weight of the fish:

• for individuals weighing up to 300 g, you will need a round-shaped pool with a depth of 0.8 m and a diameter of 1.5 m;
• for fish weighing from 300 g to 2 kg - capacity 1.2 in depth and 2.2 in diameter;
• for larvae weighing 0.5–5 g - rectangular plastic trays 50 cm wide and deep, 2.2 m long.

It is allowed to use pools made of materials such as:

• metal with an enamelled surface;
• polypropylene;
• concrete lined with ceramic tiles.

You will need to create conditions as close as possible to the natural habitat of sturgeon. It will be necessary to ensure the flow of purified oxygen-enriched water into the pool, which will be partially pumped out and supplied to the filters for several stages of purification (mechanical, biological), equalization of the temperature regime, oxygenation and elimination of bacteria. Thus, the liquid in the RAS system must be in constant circulation.

Important! In the room with pools, in addition to standard lighting, there should be ultraviolet lamps, which are turned on once a day to disinfect air and water.

When breeding fish in pools, the water must be well saturated with oxygen. This is done by installing a compressor.

Sturgeons also need good lighting. It should be of medium intensity. Don't use too bright light. But even in a dark room, fish should not be kept.

Video: practical tips for arranging a closed water supply installation

Natural or artificial pond

Sturgeons are bred in natural and artificial ponds. This saves money on the purchase of equipment. If you decide to equip a pond in your backyard, you should take into account a number of features:

1. The place should be well lit (about 5-7 hours a day in direct sunlight).

If natural ultraviolet light is not enough, you will have to install ultraviolet lamps for biological treatment.

2. Under the reservoir, a pit should be dug with the inner slopes of the dams.
3. A layer of sand (15–20 cm) is poured onto the bottom, on top of which waterproofing is laid. For this purpose, a regular PVC or LDPE film is suitable. Then the pit is covered with a layer of gravel (about 20 cm). Sturgeons prefer a muddy bottom.

To create favorable conditions for the growth of algae and other flora, you need to add organic (manure, fallen grass) and mineral fertilizers (ammonium sulfate at the rate of 2 kg per 100 sq. M or superphosphate at the rate of 15 kg per 100 sq. M).

4. After preparation of the bottom, the planting of aquatic plants takes place. They are selected depending on the depth. At the very bottom, it is necessary to plant tillya, pond, swamp, water buttercup. Reeds and sedges should be placed in the shallow water zone (up to 40 cm deep). And from emerging plants, orontium, water lilies, elodea, egg capsules, duckweed are chosen.

On average, for one small-sized pond (4 x 6 meters), it will be enough to plant 10 plants of each species so that they maintain biological balance and saturate the water with oxygen.

5. To prevent stagnation and blooming of water in the pond, it is necessary to install a pump filtration system by placing the pump in the deepest part of the pond and connecting it to the filters using hoses.

After the arrangement of the reservoir, fry can be released.

Video: do-it-yourself ultraviolet lamp for a pond

Conditions for planting and growing fry

Raising fry at the initial stage of a business at home is quite problematic. It is much easier to buy them in fish farms specializing in sturgeon breeding. Purchase fry weighing at least 5 g and launch them in a pond in warm weather. The most suitable time is late spring or summer.

Fry can be grown from caviar, but it is much easier to buy them.

The sturgeon can live at a temperature of + 2 ° C .. + 27 ° C. But for the active growth of fish requires indicators of + 18 ° C ... + 22 ° C. Such conditions ensure the early maturation of the sturgeon.

Females begin to spawn at the age of 6 years, whereas in the wild this occurs only at 12–15 years of life of the sturgeon.

Important! There should be no more than 60 kg of fish per 1 square meter of the reservoir.

Fish care

Care involves regular feeding, cleaning of the reservoir and sorting of grown individuals and fry.

Water condition monitoring

If you are using tap water to fill your pool, install a charcoal filter to prevent chlorine from entering. Change the water every 3 days. But this should be no more than 15% of the liquid from the total volume.

Do not completely change the water in the pool!

For the full development of sturgeon, the chemical composition of water is important (the level of carbon dioxide, oxygen, pH, fertilizer density). Analysis of the chemical composition of water can be ordered at the SES, Vodokanal or in a private independent laboratory for water analysis.

Table: optimal water composition for sturgeon breeding

Indicators exceeding the indicated ones indicate the pollution of the reservoir, which can negatively affect the life of the sturgeon. Therefore, carefully monitor the condition of the filters and wash them regularly, add the necessary chemical and biological additives.

Feeding

Sturgeons are undemanding to food. But, despite this, it is necessary to take a responsible attitude to the preparation of their diet. After all, the increase in the mass and health of the fish depends on the quality of the feed. Sturgeons can be fed live food:

• larvae of various insects;
• bloodworms;
• shellfish and worms.

Also, special balanced feeds have been developed for fish. They are available in granular form. For example, one of the popular manufacturers of such products is Aller AQUA. The company manufactures food for different categories of fish. For larvae - starting mixtures that contain immunostimulants. Juveniles can be given Aller Thalassa, Aller Performa and Aller Futura MP formulations. Aller Metabolika, Aller Trident and Aller Bronze have been developed for adult sturgeon. The manufacturer also produces food for individuals that are raised for caviar - Aller Sturqeon REP.

For sturgeon, you can purchase a special pelleted feed

Adult fish weighing 500 g and above are fed 4 times, fry - 6 times a day, adhering to the same time intervals. The feed should contain the following elements:

• 25% crude fat;
• 50% crude protein;
• 3% fiber;
• phosphorus;
• lysine.

Sturgeons eat at the same time, any deviations from the schedule can provoke stress in them.

Keep in mind that the sturgeon takes food from the bottom of the reservoir. Therefore, pick up heavy food that will not float on the surface, but will sink down. Food must be resistant to moisture and not disintegrate for at least 30 minutes.

Sturgeons develop unevenly: strong individuals push weak fish away from food and, therefore, grow faster. Therefore, repot the grown fish in a separate container every month.

Possible problems and solutions

No type of business is complete without difficulty. Growing sturgeon is no exception. So, during the year, 10% of the fry stably die. This is a natural process, and there are no methods of influencing it.

Another problem can be an accident or a power outage. As a result, the lighting regime is disrupted, which causes a slowdown in fish growth. The installation of an autonomous generator will help to avoid such consequences.

Also, problems can arise due to the failure of purification systems and other equipment. If you understand in advance the device of these simple mechanisms, you will be able to save money on repairs.

Video: self-cleaning the filter

Inappropriate conditions for keeping fish can provoke the development of the following diseases in them:

1. Defeat with adenoviruses. The fish shows apathy, loses weight, death occurs in 50% of cases.
2. Defeat with iridoviruses. Sturgeons refuse to feed, begin to accumulate at the bottom of the reservoir, and lose body weight. Hemorrhage from the back and abdominal cavity is observed. Death occurs in 95% of cases.
3. The defeat of the herpes virus is asymptomatic until the death of the fish. The mortality rate is 97%.
4. Flexibacillosis manifests itself as light spots near the fins and on the abdominal cavity. The mortality rate does not exceed 13%.
5. Bacterial hemorrhagic septicemia. In sick individuals, there is a lack of appetite, punctate hemorrhages on the body. The fish swims on the surface. The death rate reaches 70%.
6. Saprolegniosis. The disease is expressed in the formation of a white coating in the tail area. The mortality rate reaches 50%.

No treatment has been developed for these diseases. Prevention is the observance of the sturgeon keeping regime.

Tips for Selling Farmed Fish

For sale, they usually take individuals that have reached a weight of 500-600 g. Strong individuals grow up to the required size within six months, for weak sturgeons it takes up to 9 months. You can sell sturgeon to restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, fish shops, markets.

Creation of your own website will help to increase sales, which will contain information about your products and prices.

It is recommended to start a business with growing 1 ton of sturgeon per year. This is the optimal amount that one person can handle. To do this, you need to purchase 1800 fry, the cost of one is 2-3 dollars. To provide 1 kg of fish growth, you will need 1–1.5 kg of feed. It can be purchased for $ 1.2 per kg. The cost of equipment depends on the volume of products grown. It will take about 3 thousand dollars to get 1 ton of fish. To determine the profit, you also need to take into account the cost of water and electricity.

Considering that the average market price for sturgeon meat is about $ 15 per kg, the income per kilogram will be about $ 5.

When growing sturgeon for caviar, the investment pays off longer. But at the same time, the profit will be higher. Sturgeon females produce eggs every 2–3 years for 17–18 years.

To turn sturgeon cultivation into a profitable business, you need to be responsible in organizing your business. Prepare the reservoir and create the necessary conditions. Clean filters regularly, change water and check equipment is working properly. Monitor the condition of the fish and the chemical composition of the water. Use good food for sturgeon, because saving on its quality can provoke the development of diseases. An attentive owner has every opportunity to get an excellent result.

A great alternative to traditional livestock breeding is sturgeon cultivation at home. We will not advertise caviar, as this is a product that is a real treasure of useful trace elements, vitamins and minerals.

Its growing cycle is quite long. This article will focus on the production of fish, which is also in good demand in restaurants and supermarkets.

Production involves obtaining environmentally friendly products such as sturgeon meat. This fish species includes many species, among which the most popular are: beluga, sterlet, stellate sturgeon, Siberian and Russian sturgeon.

In appearance, these inhabitants of the underwater depths, although they have differences, but this does not affect the process of growing sturgeon at home - for all varieties, it is approximately similar.

Many skeptics will immediately begin to doubt and ask a lot of questions. We want to immediately dispel all doubts and give a lot of arguments regarding doing this type of business.

• The demand for the products is quite high, and this is possible due to the large number of food supermarkets, fish shops and prestigious restaurants.
• This type of business does not need large costs, which at the initial stage becomes a clear advantage.
• Relatively low competition allows selling goods at high prices, which increases business profits. Many have not even heard about growing sturgeon at home, and this holds great promise.
• Every day you need to devote only 3-4 hours of your time to business, and you can do it in parallel with other things.
• Breeding sturgeon fish does not require special knowledge and skills, and all this can be found on the Internet at thematic forums on the Internet.
• The sturgeon lives well at home and is a picky fish. He is practically not susceptible to diseases and problems can arise only when feeding him poor quality feed.
• The business is highly profitable and pays off in 6-9 months.

These arguments are quite enough to start breeding sturgeon.

When opening any type of business, you need to take care of its legality. The best option would be

IP registration

or

OOO

, since in both cases it will be possible to pay a single tax. When registering, you will need to set the correct

direction of activity according to OKVED.

Fish farming is best suited for these purposes, but it also has its own subtleties, so consultation with the tax office will never be superfluous. For more information on how to choose the right OKVED, follow the link - there is no complicated business in this type of business, but you need to know certain subtleties of this matter. It is important to choose the right room, equipment and fish food.

Sturgeon room

For breeding fish of this breed, an area of ​​25-30 square meters is suitable. It can be either a private house or one large room in a city apartment.

The room must be heated. The water temperature in the pools in winter should not be lower than 17 degrees Celsius, and in summer not higher than 24 degrees.

If it is difficult to find a suitable room, then you can equip a heated polycarbonate greenhouse and install all the necessary equipment in it.

Fish farming equipment

Specialized equipment equipped with everything you need can be purchased from manufacturers. Prices for it are different and depend on the volume of containers.

On average, a beginner entrepreneur will have to spend 10-15 thousand dollars, and not everyone has such funds. You can go the other way and make or buy containers yourself. The sturgeon will feel good even in non-specialized pools.

Minimum container size should be 1.5-2 meters in diameter and 0.8-1 meters deep. If you calculate, then during the season you can get about a ton of sturgeon from such a pool, which is quite a lot.

All fish in the rearing process are divided into categories, and for each of them there are certain minimum requirements. They are as follows:

• Sturgeon up to 300 grams - diameter up to 1.5 meters, depth 0.6-0.8 meters.
• Sturgeon from 300 grams to 2 kg - depth from 0.8 to 1.2 meters, diameter from 1.5 to 2.2 meters.
• Malek - rectangular containers with a depth and width of 0.5 meters and a length of up to 2 meters.

If there is a country house with a pond available, then in the warm season, grow sturgeon in it. To do this, you must first prepare the bottom and water - plant the plants and add the necessary mollusks and worms.

In winter, so that the fish does not freeze, it is necessary to move it into plastic tanks, and with the onset of heat, release it again into its natural habitat.

The state of water in tanks must be carefully monitored and the following equipment is used for this:

• Filters and pumps.
• Compressor equipped with air and water lines.
• Automatic feeders and nets.

You can buy sturgeon fry in specialized fish farms. In order not to be mistaken, you need to find out in detail about the place where you are going to buy fry.

It is best to ask experienced entrepreneurs or explore specialized forums on the subject. The purchase of fry is a very important stage, which must be taken very seriously. The profitability of the business in the future may depend on this.

Since this fish is rather unpretentious to feed, there are several options. You can purchase products from foreign or domestic manufacturers, as well as make them yourself.

Adults are fed 4 times a day, young animals - 6 times. A lot depends on the quality of the feed, and with poor production, the fish will gain weight very slowly. The sturgeon feeds from the bottom, so the particles of the mixture should sink to the bottom and not soak in water for about 30 minutes.

The composition of quality feed of any modification should be as follows:

• Roughly 45-50 percent protein.
• About 25% crude fat.
• Fiber - 3-4 percent.
• Vitamins, minerals and trace elements necessary for fish.

This fish is easy to care for and does not need special conditions for breeding. But some of the nuances must be observed.

An important point in sturgeon cultivation is adherence to the diet.It is necessary to give food at the same time, otherwise the fish may refuse it!

The next moment that can lead to its death or slow growth is cold and polluted water. Its temperature should not fall below 17 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to clean and change the water as it gets dirty.

This point is most interesting for an entrepreneur. How much can such a business bring in a year? It was noted above that from one pool installed in an apartment, you can get about a ton of fish.

For such a quantity of sturgeon, the purchase of a noticeably 2000 pieces of fry is required, costing $ 0.2. Feed for growing one ton will need to be purchased for 1000 dollars.

Other expenses include payments for water and electricity, if there is no own well. They will make about $ 500 for the whole cycle.

If you buy a completely ready-made equipment, then a kit for breeding such an amount of fish will cost $ 10,000. When making it on your own and purchasing individual elements (filters, feeders, compressors, nets, containers, and so on), you can invest in 4-5 thousand dollars.

We consider our investments and costs:

• Malek - $ 400.
• Feed - $ 1000.
• Water and electricity - $ 500.
• Pool with equipment - $ 5,000 or $ 10,000.

That is, you will have to invest $ 7,000 in this business if you make the equipment yourself and $ 12,000 if you buy a ready-made kit.

Sturgeon can be sold at restaurants and hypermarkets for an average of $ 8 per kilogram. That is, from a ton we get $ 8000. It turns out that if you make the equipment yourself, then in one year you can recoup your investment. reach a net profit of $ 1000.

In the case of the purchase of a ready-made kit, after two years of work, the income in excess of the investments will be $ 2,000. In the future, you can get annually about $ 6,000 of net profit.

Summing up, we can say that growing sturgeon at home is

promising business

with great profitability. So far, there is very low competition in this industry, but in a year or two the situation may change. Good luck with your business!

Growing sturgeon at home - video with step-by-step instructions:

Recently, against the backdrop of the global crisis, new ways of creating your own business are increasingly beginning to appear, and one of these ways is sturgeon breeding at home as a business.

Breeding sturgeons is quite a long, but very rewarding activity for people who want to do their own thing, as well as have almost zero dependence on many factors, one of which is the global crisis, which prompted many people to become entrepreneurs in their own country. If the desire to engage in this business is deliberate, then a thorough immersion in the topic of sturgeon breeding at home as a business is required, which is described in detail in this article. It is also worth starting with an article studying this business with the question "how to grow sturgeon at home." The answer to it is below.

 

Home breeding of sturgeon

How to breed sturgeon at home? If you have a summer cottage, or live in a private sector, then this is an ideal option for growing sturgeon at home for novice businessmen, because there is a place for the construction of premises. The fish itself is not small and the tanks for its maintenance should be of the appropriate size, and it should also be borne in mind that in order to maintain the maximum productivity of the enterprise and the quality of the goods, it is necessary to keep the sturgeon in clean water, which has the required temperature, and this requires the purchase of the necessary equipment.

Creation of a reservoir for sturgeon

How to grow a sterlet at home? If you have a small pool, then it is ideal for this task. But nevertheless, it is recommended to buy a plastic tank for sturgeon keeping, because the iron tank conducts the cold well.The dimensions of the tank should not be small, but also not too large. Reservoirs are well suited if their diameter does not exceed three meters, and the depth of the tank is up to one and a half meters. At the end of the article, you will find a video about growing sturgeon at home, where everything is described in detail.

Careful selection of the required feed

Feeding sturgeon is a very important moment in the development of your business, because the quality of the feed determines how quickly the fish will grow in your reservoirs. The shorter the period of growing up, the better. It is also worth remembering that the quality of the grown meat depends on the quality of the feed.

Sturgeon, when it enters the water, instantly sinks aground. It is a natural instinct that helps them avoid danger. Therefore, it is required to choose food that does not dissolve so quickly in water. When choosing food, you need to pay special attention to the smell, because the sense of smell in sturgeons is quite developed, it is with the help of it that they look for prey at the bottom of the rivers.

The solubility of the feed should be more than half an hour, and it is also worth remembering that the size of the granules for medium-sized individuals and fry is significantly different, so it is worth taking several types of feed at once.

Young sturgeon

How to get fry

This issue is solved quite easily, you just have to have connections with people who are engaged in the same kind of business. If there are none, then it is necessary to find the closest enterprise that is engaged in large-scale sturgeon breeding. In some cases, you can order through the online store, but this is a rarity, and the price for transportation is quite high. The acquisition of fry is one of the biggest obstacles that a novice businessman encounters, because the fry themselves cost a lot, due to the fact that they were raised and fed for a certain period of time. It is also not recommended to save on fry, you should not take cheap ones, because a lot depends on it, from the quality of the meat to the payback of the business.

Tanks for growing sturgeon

To create your business, you will need to purchase containers in which sturgeons will be kept and developed. The room for the installation of the container itself must be selected as much as possible, because in addition to the containers themselves, additional equipment will be installed in it to maintain the purity and temperature of the water.

Fish farming equipment:

• the reservoir in which the fish will go through their life cycle;
• a generator that maintains the power supply to the farm in case there is no main source of energy, as well as in emergency situations;
• water pump for pumping out and supplying fresh water;
• feeder with automatic feeding of fish;
• water compressor.

Now, in more detail about each component of the system.

Storage tank

The reservoir is the key to starting a business literally at home. When choosing a container, you need to carefully discuss everything, because it is better to take a ready-made container right away, in which there are all the necessary holes for pipes. If the room is not too large, then instead of one large one, you can install a lot of medium containers, diameters of at least 2 meters, and a depth of up to one and a half meters, so that the fish feel comfortable. At the end of the article, there is a video of sturgeon breeding at home, where you can see the approximate dimensions of the storage capacity.

Reservoirs

Generator

The generator can provide a continuous supply of electricity to your farm. The choice between diesel or gasoline is yours, everything goes into the calculation of how much you can invest in every detail of the business. A generator is very important if you live in a region where power lines may break down or there is no electricity at all.

Water pump

The water pump is also very important, because fish cannot live in dirty water. Also, the purity of the water directly affects the quality of the meat and the survival rates of the fry.

The compressor is necessary in order to ensure the saturation of ordinary water with oxygen, because in an artificial reservoir it is impossible to saturate water in a natural way. It is recommended to take several compressors at once, all this in case one breaks down, all this is due to the fact that fish, like other living things, cannot do without oxygen.

Trough

A feeder for automatic feeding, although recommended to ensure maximum business autonomy, is advisable only for large farms. An alternative to the feeder can be your own time, or people who agree to feed the fish at a certain time every day.

Only the most significant components of the truss are described, not counting pipes, the work of specialists in installing all equipment in one circuit, setting up, renting premises, etc. Nevertheless, although the first steps in the development of this type of business are quite costly, the payback is quite high. In some cases, the payback of equipment, fry, etc. can overtake after 11-12 months of continuous operation of the farm.

Optimum water temperature in the tank

It is known that the quality of meat, the general condition of fry and adults of sturgeon directly depends on the temperature of the water in which they live. This issue requires a careful approach, no matter how it may seem at first glance. Experts recommend that the temperature of the water is no more than +24 degrees, as well as not lower than +18 degrees. Heating water can become quite an expensive pleasure in winter, because heating at least one tank, which is 2 cubic meters of water, will require a lot of electricity. When the fish is in an unfavorable environment, for example, in insufficiently warm water, diseases are possible. Everything is the same as with ordinary animals, therefore, the issue of heating water needs to be approached with attention.

The place where the containers will be placed

Where to start growing sturgeon? First you need to find a place where the pools will be located. The choice of location will significantly affect how quickly your business pays off, due to the fact that the more fish pools you can install, the more income you will have in the future. They can be bred anywhere, only water supply, electricity and a place for installing tanks are required. If you take the pool described above, then a room of 13 square meters may well be suitable. If you live in the private sector, then you can build a whole greenhouse, which will solve the issue of heating and maintaining the optimal water temperature.

Feeding

It is recommended to buy only good compound feeds intended exclusively for fast feeding of fry. After the transition to the adult stage, you need to switch to feeds with slightly larger granules. This approach to nutrition will improve survival and growth rates. If there is no automatic feeder, then you will have to feed the fish yourself up to five times a day.

About business payback

As already mentioned, the business becomes fully payback starting from the 11 or 12 month mark, in some cases earlier. For 9 months, a small fry, the mass of which barely reaches 5 grams, can gain weight up to 500 grams. It is this mass of fish that is in high demand among supermarkets, individuals and restaurants. You just need to find clients who will regularly use your services.

The usual market value of sturgeon fry is about 25 rubles. It is a good, strong and healthy fry. There are cheaper options, but they should be taken only at your own peril and risk. Restaurants, markets and supermarkets buy fish at a price of up to 900 rubles per kilogram, in some cases for 650. Before starting a business, it is worth making connections so that the fish is bought at the best price, and it will pay off as quickly as possible.

So, one fry can bring up to 600 rubles.It is worth remembering that consumables were spent on it, so this figure is divided by all costs. Suppose that you purchased 500 fry, then for them you need to take feed for 15 thousand rubles, you also need to add the rental of the premises here if you rent it. Electricity also costs a lot, the fee for such a farm can be from about 15 to 20 thousand rubles per year. The price of electricity varies depending on which region you live in.

Let's say that you purchased exactly 500 fry at a price of 25 rubles apiece, then the costs and payback will be as follows:

1. Food for the calculation of 500 fry - about 15-16 thousand rubles;
2. Electricity - from 15 thousand rubles per year;
3. 500 fry - 12,500 rubles;
4. Costs for growing sturgeon: 43,500 rubles;

If we consider that to sell 500 carcasses of fish, the weight of which can reach 550 grams, and the wholesale price can reach 800 rubles, then we get a total income of 180 thousand rubles per cycle (year). In total, for breeding sterlet at home, we get 140 thousand rubles of net profit. Water costs were not included in the amount, because there is a possibility that you have your own well or river nearby. Also, the costs of equipment for sturgeon breeding are not taken, since it can be done independently.

Sturgeon

Ways of selling sturgeon

This question comes up immediately after the idea of ​​creating your own mini-farm appears. The implementation paths are wide enough. This type of fish is in demand in Japanese restaurants, namely for creating sushi. If there is a sushi bar in your city, then it is worth establishing relations with the owner and supplying only there. Such establishments prefer to buy fish from individuals, because in large enterprises they often mix all kinds of drugs that affect the quality of taste. After several years of operation of the farm, if funds allow, it is possible to increase the size of the farm, thereby incomes will grow exponentially every year. But it's also worth upgrading fish farming equipment to keep up with the competition.

Breeding sturgeon is a fairly long, but very rewarding activity for people who want to do their own thing.

If you doubt whether it is worth doing, then you can always find on the Internet a video in which everything is similarly told, one of these is a video about sturgeon breeding at home: