How to grow sturgeon at home for caviar?

Today, sturgeon caviar does not need advertising in order to find stable sales markets. It is a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals for the human body. Prices for it are consistently high, which makes it possible for entrepreneurs who are engaged in fish farming to receive a constant income. We will devote this article to raising sturgeon at home.

• How to start breeding sturgeon at home?
• Fish breeding technology for caviar
• How to make money faster?
• What equipment to choose for a sturgeon farm?

In general, the process of growing sturgeon requires deep knowledge of technology, good equipment, and a desire to devote most of the time to this business. Recently, innovative technologies have been invented that facilitate the work of the farmer, but large investments are required for their implementation. Here the decision is made directly by the entrepreneur himself.

How to start breeding sturgeon at home?

Since usually initially we are not talking about organizing a full-fledged sturgeon farm, one container with water is enough. The depth of such a pool is usually about 1 meter, and the diameter is from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. An entrepreneur has the opportunity to maintain such a pool on his own, and about 1 ton of sturgeons can be raised in it a year. In addition to the tank itself, you must purchase a pump, filter and compressor. They are needed to provide aeration and filtration in the pool. To reduce labor costs for caring for fish, you can purchase an auto feeder. The water temperature should be maintained at + 18-20 degrees.

The pools are populated at the rate of 1 sq.m. area for 60 kg of live fish. The peculiarity of growing sturgeon at home is the difficulty in obtaining fry. For breeding purposes on a small scale, they are usually purchased. Sturgeons are fed at the bottom of the reservoir. This satisfies the conditions for their nutrition in the natural environment. You can buy food at first, and eventually learn how to cook yourself. It must contain precise proportions of protein, fat, lysine and phosphorus. The fry that are launched into the pool weigh no more than 5 grams. They grow unevenly. About 20% of the herd gain weight rapidly, due to which in the future they "win back" most of the feed.

Such a small reservoir is suitable for growing sturgeon for sale as a fish delicacy. Sturgeons are grown before they reach 500-600 grams and sold to wholesalers for sale or to restaurants.

Fish breeding technology for caviar

Breeding sturgeon fish for caviar is a longer and more laborious process. In nature, the female begins to give eggs only at the age of 15.Under conditions created by man, this happens for 5-7 years. Pools for growing fish for caviar will need at least six. They are installed in a separate building or a heated greenhouse. Sometimes a basement is adapted for these purposes. Since under natural conditions the sturgeon lives at the bottom, it does not need bright lighting at all.

Experts say that starting a business requires no more than $ 4,000. This amount of investment attracts many entrepreneurs. But, unfortunately, not many people stay in this business. Sturgeon breeding, for the purpose of breeding caviar, scares businessmen with its long-term nature. If you start with the specified amount and develop your business on your own, then you can reach full payback only after 10 years. But after this time, the farmer can count on 30% of the net profit from the initial costs. Another feature of the business is that black caviar produced on sturgeon farms never falls under the prohibitions of legislation.

How to make money faster?

There is a practice of acquiring grown fish or adults. It allows you to reduce the payback time, but also requires a large investment in the acquisition of a herd. An adult fish costs about 5 thousand rubles per kilogram, and a three-year-old young fish costs 1 thousand rubles. To form a herd producing 1 ton of caviar, you will need to invest 100 million rubles. In addition, there is a danger of fish death during transportation and how it will take root in the new conditions, no one can say for sure.

What equipment to choose for a sturgeon farm?

One of the new technologies that helps to organize sturgeon breeding in a relatively short time is the use of recirculating water systems (closed water supply units). There are many types of such equipment. It differs in the design of the pools and their number, and is intended for growing fish on pelleted feed. Usually the pool is round. Before entering the pool, the water is purified in several stages. A circular motion is created in it. The main principle of the installation is based on the following processes:

• Mechanical cleaning
• Biological treatment
• Maintaining temperature conditions
• Oxygen saturation
• Disinfection.

They can be swapped or combined. A prerequisite is their placement in a heated room. Sturgeon farms using recirculating water systems are easily automated. This reduces the laboriousness of the sturgeon breeding process, but does not deprive the fish farmer of the obligation to regularly monitor the herd.

The advantages of equipment with closed water supply installations include:

• Possibility of creating intensive water exchange, oxygenation and powerful filtration. Thanks to this, a tight landing of the fish is possible.
• Saving production space, since the pools are located quite compactly.
• Possibility of constant visual control.
• Automation of care and feeding processes.
• Elimination of the influence of unfavorable natural factors on the sturgeon.
• Minimizing the causes that contribute to the onset of disease in fish.
• Significant savings in water and compound feed, which reduces the cost of production.

Compliance with technology and sanitary standards on the farm allows the entrepreneur to grow an environmentally friendly product and confirm this with appropriate documents.

The sturgeon breeding business is a promising direction in Russia, despite the high risks and a long payback period. If there is a clean reservoir and experienced fish farmers, it can be organized in open ponds. Market players argue that it is with these components that it is most difficult now, therefore they prefer to organize closed sturgeon farms.

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 will require some investment and effort. 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 oral cavity. 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 popular products. 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 sturgeons. 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 fish should not be kept in a dark room either.

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 preparing the bottom, the aquatic plants are planted. 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, 10 plants of each species will be enough for one small-sized pond (4 x 6 meters) 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 age 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, density of fertilizers). 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 sturgeons. 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 more 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 difficulties. Growing sturgeon is no exception. So, during the year, 10% of the fry dies steadily. 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, 1–1.5 kg of feed will be required. 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 costs 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.

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Sturgeon in the country

Continuing the topic of fish breeding at home, I would like to highlight the breeding of valuable fish species, in particular sturgeon breeding in the same home conditions. Many believe that breeding this fish is impossible in their summer cottages, but to the delight of lovers of black caviar, this is not the case. Using the example of breeders from Astrakhan, you can see for yourself that sturgeon breeding is not such a hopeless idea, starting your own business in this direction you will not only provide yourself with black caviar, but also earn solid money.Of course, as in any undertaking, you cannot do without tangible investments at the beginning of the journey, but I dare to assure you that it is worth it, and after some time and with the right business structure, your costs will pay off with interest! In order not to be unfounded, I present below a video guide on how to actually breed sturgeons in your personal plot. Happy viewing!

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Today, sturgeon caviar does not need advertising in order to find stable sales markets. It is a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals for the human body. Prices for it are consistently high, which makes it possible for entrepreneurs who are engaged in fish farming to receive a constant income. We will devote this article to raising sturgeon at home.

Breeding sturgeon at home

Since usually initially we are not talking about organizing a full-fledged sturgeon farm, one container with water is enough. The depth of such a pool is usually about 1 meter, and the diameter is from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. An entrepreneur has the opportunity to maintain such a pool on his own, and about 1 ton of sturgeons can be raised in it a year. In addition to the tank itself, you must purchase a pump, filter and compressor. They are needed to provide aeration and filtration in the pool. To reduce labor costs for caring for fish, you can purchase an auto feeder. The water temperature should be maintained at + 18-20 degrees.

The pools are populated at the rate of 1 sq.m. area for 60 kg of live fish. The peculiarity of growing sturgeon at home is the difficulty in obtaining fry. For breeding purposes on a small scale, they are usually purchased. Sturgeons are fed at the bottom of the reservoir. This satisfies the conditions for their nutrition in the natural environment. You can buy food at first, and eventually learn how to cook yourself. It must contain precise proportions of protein, fat, lysine and phosphorus. The fry that are launched into the pool weigh no more than 5 grams. They grow unevenly. About 20% of the herd are gaining weight rapidly, due to which in the future they reclaim most of the feed # 187 for themselves.

Such a small reservoir is suitable for growing sturgeon for sale as a fish delicacy. Sturgeon are grown before they reach 500-600 grams and sold to wholesalers for sale or to restaurants.

Breeding fish for caviar on a sturgeon farm

Breeding sturgeon fish for caviar is a longer and more laborious process. In nature, the female begins to give eggs only at the age of 15. Under conditions created by man, this happens for 5-7 years. Pools for growing fish for caviar will need at least six. They are installed in a separate building or a heated greenhouse. Sometimes a basement is adapted for these purposes. Since under natural conditions the sturgeon lives at the bottom, it does not need bright lighting at all.

Experts say that starting a business requires no more than $ 4,000. This amount of investment attracts many entrepreneurs. But, unfortunately, not many people stay in this business. Sturgeon breeding, for the purpose of breeding caviar, scares businessmen with its long-term nature. If you start with the specified amount and develop your business on your own, then you can reach full payback only after 10 years. But after this time, the farmer can count on 30% of the net profit from the initial costs. Another feature of the business is that black caviar produced on sturgeon farms never falls under the prohibitions of legislation.

There is a practice of acquiring grown fish or adults. It allows you to shorten the payback time, but also requires a large investment in the acquisition of a herd. An adult fish costs about 5 thousand rubles per kilogram, and a three-year-old young fish costs 1 thousand rubles. To form a herd producing 1 ton of caviar, you will need to invest 100 million rubles.In addition, there is a danger of fish death during transportation and how it will take root in the new conditions, no one can say for sure.

One of the new technologies that helps to organize sturgeon breeding in a relatively short time is the use of recirculating water systems (closed water supply units). There are many types of such equipment. It differs in the design of the pools and their number, and is intended for growing fish on pelleted feed. Usually the pool is round. Before entering the pool, the water is purified in several stages. A circular motion is created in it. The main principle of the installation is based on the following processes:

1. Mechanical cleaning
2. Biological treatment
3. Maintaining temperature conditions
4. Oxygen saturation
5. Disinfection.

They can be swapped or combined. A prerequisite is their placement in a heated room. Sturgeon farms using recirculating water systems are easily automated. This reduces the laboriousness of the sturgeon breeding process, but does not deprive the fish farmer of the obligation to regularly monitor the herd.

The advantages of equipment with closed water supply installations include:

• Possibility of creating intensive water exchange, oxygenation and powerful filtration. Thanks to this, a tight landing of the fish is possible.
• Saving production space, since the pools are located quite compactly.
• Possibility of constant visual control.
• Automation of care and feeding processes.
• Elimination of the influence of unfavorable natural factors on the sturgeon.
• Minimizing the causes that contribute to the onset of disease in fish.
• Significant savings in water and compound feed, which reduces the cost of production.

Compliance with technology and sanitary standards on the farm allows the entrepreneur to grow an environmentally friendly product and confirm this with appropriate documents.

The sturgeon breeding business is a promising direction in Russia, despite the high risks and a long payback period. If there is a clean reservoir and experienced fish farmers, it can be organized in open ponds. Market players argue that it is with these components that it is most difficult now, therefore they prefer to organize closed sturgeon farms.

Growing sturgeon at home is a very interesting activity and a profitable business. This type of red fish gives not only tasty meat, but also the rarest and therefore expensive black caviar. The fish is considered elite, it is specially bought by restaurants, it is launched into observation aquariums to attract the attention of visitors. On an industrial scale, sturgeon is grown everywhere, but production is not always available in your region. Therefore, it is convenient and profitable to have a sturgeon growing farm at your side, and it is better to make this a business. It is believed that fish farming makes great money!

How to start a sturgeon breeding business?

For a home business, it will be enough to purchase or rent a room with an area of ​​30 m2 and spend money on the purchase of equipment. It includes water filters and round pools connected by plastic pipes. The diameter of each can be from one and a half meters to two, the depth is 1-1.2 m. To start a small business, get one shape and try sturgeon breeding at home.

If the room is about 30 m2, and there are 5-7 growing pools, then more than 1 ton of fish will be obtained per year. According to fish breeders, one person can grow up to 3 tons of sturgeon per year, provided that he will spend 3-4 hours a day looking after fish. It turns out that such a business is available to every worker at the main place of work.

If you have made up your mind and purchased equipment that requires about $ 3,000 you will no longer need financial costs, except for the purchase of fry from the fishery.Growing sturgeon consists in cleaning the water in the pools, constantly monitoring its composition and the serviceability of the filtered systems. Fresh water is added daily to the pools, and fish are sorted every week. In large production, auto feeders are used, but if you decide to do it at home, then purchasing expensive equipment will be superfluous, you can also feed it by hand.

How does sturgeon grow?

When purchasing fry, you cannot determine how the fish will grow in the future. Strong individuals reach the required size in six months and immediately go on sale (approximately 15-20% of the total amount of sturgeon). The weak continue to grow up to 9 months, the rest are medium, their growth takes about 6-7 months. Fresh sturgeon is always valuable: it is required in restaurants, it is readily supplied to markets and shops. The average size of an individual is 500-600 g: they will be interested in such fish, and, despite the cost exceeding the usual lake fish by 5-6 times, sturgeon always diverges to retail outlets.

Under what conditions will sturgeon grow?

To professionally breed sturgeon, you must purchase from 4 to 10 pools, where you will screen the fish as it grows. It is interesting that black caviar in nature in sturgeon is formed in the 8th year of life, while individuals raised at home give caviar already in the 5th year. Some amateurs act cunningly: they buy females 3-4 years old from fishing farms already with fry inside and grow them on their own.

In the room where the fish grows, the air temperature should be from 18 to 22 ° C, water supply and average illumination are required. Under poor conditions (rare water changes, lack of filters, poor quality feed), the fish will gain weight poorly. On the territory of our country, there are 3 farms selling sturgeon feed. Of course, fry can be grown on their own, but when starting a business, fry are bought in fish farms, and then they are already mastering incubation at home.

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Today, no one is surprised by this type of business as the breeding of ornamental fish for aquariums. But many do not even realize that it is possible to create a real fish farm at home. Do not be surprised, as this is quite feasible. The most ideal option is sturgeon breeding. In addition to delicious fish, there will also be high quality caviar on the table. In addition, it is she who is the real symbol of wealth. So where to start growing sturgeon?

Business benefits

Sturgeon includes not only Siberian and Russian sturgeons, but also sterlet, beluga, stellate sturgeon. If you decide to start your business in this particular area, then do not worry - it is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance. You can even carry out your plans in your own apartment. This is precisely the first advantage of this type of activity. Among the other advantages, the following are worth highlighting:

1. Caviar and fish meat are very valuable food products on the market. The demand for such products is growing daily.
2. Sturgeon is a family whose representatives perfectly tolerate any temperature changes and are not demanding on the conditions of detention.
3. In order for the fish to receive sufficient nutrition, no special knowledge or large financial costs are required.
4. A small start-up capital is required to start a business.

As you can see, domestic sturgeon breeding as a business has many advantages.

Where is the best place to raise fish

You can breed sturgeons both in a city apartment and in a country house. This will not in any way affect the quality of the final product, of course, if you do everything right. In order for sturgeon breeding at home to proceed without problems, you should prepare a room with an area of ​​30 m². It should be spacious and free.

The room where you will be raising the fish must be well heated. This is especially true in winter. At this time of the year, sturgeons need to create normal conditions for normal growth. The water temperature should not fall below 17 ° C, and in warm weather this figure should be 20-24 ° C. If you do not have such a room, then do not rush to get upset. For growing sturgeon, you can use polycarbonate greenhouses. They can accommodate a pool and heating equipment.

Where the fry will live

You can purchase all the necessary equipment from the manufacturer. However, keep in mind that this can cost you a decent amount. But the equipment will already be completely ready for use. In addition, it will be installed by specialists. If breeding sturgeon at home is a kind of hobby that generates income, then you can go a little different way.

You can make your own fish farming equipment. After all, sturgeons can reproduce well and live in non-specialized containers. To manufacture the equipment, you will need a small plastic pool with a depth of no more than one meter and a diameter of 2 to 3 meters. If the area of ​​the room allows, then you can use a larger container. In such a pool, you can grow about a ton of fish per year. In this case, you will do everything yourself. This will save on hiring and additional costs.

How to equip the pool

Growing sturgeon at home is not such a difficult business. If you approach the arrangement of the pool correctly, then such a business will bring in a decent income. Aeration, special filters and compressors must be installed in the pool. You also need a pump. After all, the pool will need to be cleaned. For sturgeon breeding to be successful, an automatic feeder must be installed. Of course, you can do without it. However, the main advantage of such equipment is that you can free yourself up a little time. If you decide to save money, then you will have to feed the fish manually.

Care must be taken when choosing a pump and compressor. Pay special attention to the fact that such equipment should not give out the full maximum during operation. Calculate how much power you need before buying. Based on this, and choose the equipment. Otherwise, all equipment will become unusable very quickly, and it will have to be replaced with a new one.

We buy fry

Sturgeon breeding begins with the acquisition of fry. Recently, a lot of fish farms have appeared that are engaged in the cultivation of various types of fish. You can buy fry there. However, do not buy the first ones that catch your eye. The sturgeon family is quite large. This allows you to acquire the kind of fish that will be unpretentious in care.

The opinion of experts will also be useful. They will tell you how to spot low-quality fry. The purchase of young animals should be approached with all responsibility. After all, the success of your enterprise depends on this. Remember that low quality fry will grow slowly. It is possible that they will often get sick.

Choosing the right food

Breeding sturgeon at home is a simple process if you follow all the rules. The choice of feed requires special attention. There are several peculiarities in this matter. Remember that representatives of sturgeon feed exclusively from the bottom. Therefore, only buy food that sinks in water and does not float on the surface. It is also worth considering the fact that sturgeon has a well-developed sense of smell. It is this feeling that they are guided by when choosing a feed. Therefore, the product with which you are going to feed the fish must have a pleasant aroma for them.

The feed should not be degraded by water.This is another rule that must be observed, since sturgeons do not swallow food whole, but gradually absorb it. The feed must withstand exposure to moisture for at least 30 minutes. Breeding sturgeon at home may seem quite difficult for many. But actually it is not. The food for this type of fish should be soft, so the sturgeons will eat it faster. If you want the fry to quickly turn into large fish, then their food should not only be tasty, but also high in calories. Consider the size of the sturgeon when choosing food. If the fish are small, then the pieces of food should be small.

Sturgeon feed composition

Food for these fish can be completely different. But experts recommend using products that contain phosphorus, lysine, fats, protein, and fiber. This is the most useful food for sturgeon.

How to breed fish in a pond

Growing sturgeon in a private house or apartment has some disadvantages. For example, a limited area, maintaining a certain temperature regime, and more. It is much easier to raise fish in a pond. You can use a pond that is already ready. If this is not the case, then you will have to create it. The old pond must be cleaned before the fry are launched. If you create a reservoir yourself, then you should lime it. To do this, place a small layer of lime on the bottom, then pour out enough water and rinse. This procedure should be carried out about a few weeks before the fry start.

It is better to make the bottom of the pond in the form of a bowl. Of course, one should not forget about the corresponding fauna and flora. The reservoir should contain worms, a variety of green fertilizers, reeds, algae. If you wish, you can place clams in the pond. Ordinary insects will also be useful, which will serve as additional food. It is better to put fry into the pond in the summer.

Finally

As you can see, sturgeon breeding in a pond is a profitable business. You do not need to occupy a separate room or buy expensive equipment. The only thing that is required is to choose the right food. In general, sturgeon farming brings a good income.