Cage Culture Fish Farming – The Untold Truth!

Hi, my name is Shuaib Shaikh, and once again, I welcome you all to FeedWale!

Today, I’ve brought our FeedWale Fish Feed delivery truck right here at this dam, where behind me you can see the floating cages – actively used by our customers who have been feeding their fish with FeedWale feed for quite some time now.

The results? Incredible growth!

Let’s talk about one of the most unique and profitable fish farming techniques – Cage Culture Fish Farming.

🧠 What is Cage Culture?

Cage culture is a modern aquaculture method where fish are raised in floating netted enclosures placed in natural water bodies like dams, lakes, rivers, and large ponds. These cages float and adjust automatically with water levels.

• Fish stay in a natural environment but are still controlled.
• Cages are secured from all sides, preventing escape or intrusion.

🏞️ Why Use Dams for Cage Culture?

• Dams have deep water (often 100–150 feet) spread over thousands of acres.
• Without cages, catching fish is nearly impossible.
• With cages, you don’t need to buy land — just get a license for public water bodies.

✅ Government Subsidy Benefits

Yes, the government offers subsidies for cage culture!

• General category: 40% subsidy
• SC/ST: 60% subsidy
• General women: Up to 60% subsidy too

So if your project costs ₹1 crore, the government could cover up to ₹60 lakhs!

🧾 Licensing & Setup

To begin, you’ll need permission from your local Fisheries Department. Many hesitate due to the paperwork, but trust me — the process is worth the reward.

• Cages cost anywhere from ₹15 to ₹25 lakhs depending on whether it’s a DIY or a professional setup.
• Each cage is typically 5x5 or 6x4 meters, with a depth of 2–3 meters.

⚠️ Can You Grow Any Fish?

Not exactly. Unlike pond farming, you can’t grow just any fish.

• You need prior permission for specific species (like pangasius or tilapia).
• Once approved, you can begin seed stocking.

💰 Profit Secrets of Cage Culture

Cage culture has the highest FCR (Feed Conversion Ratio). That means fish eat more — because they depend 100% on feed (nothing else enters the cage).

So, how do they still make higher profits than those feeding fish cheap poultry waste?

Here’s how:

1. Feed Subsidy: 60% subsidy on feed means if they spend ₹10 lakhs, the real cost is only ₹4 lakhs!
2. Bulk Purchase: They buy full truckloads, reducing feed cost per kg even further. If you're interested in full-truck feed supply, contact us directly!

🚚 Easy Harvesting

Unlike pond farming:

• No need for large teams
• No need to cast huge nets

You simply open the cage, pull it close to shore, and start loading fish — quick and efficient!

In Cage Culture Fish Farming, the following essentials play a key role:

• Best Fish Feed: High-quality, floating feed is crucial as fish rely entirely on it inside cages. It boosts growth and improves FCR (Feed Conversion Ratio).
• Probiotics: Help improve digestion, reduce waste, and maintain better water quality by controlling harmful bacteria.
• Supplements: Provide essential vitamins and minerals to enhance immunity, growth, and overall fish health.
• Testing Kits: Used to regularly monitor water parameters like pH, ammonia, and dissolved oxygen — critical for fish survival and growth.
• Water Treatment: Ensures water remains clean and healthy by managing algae, toxins, and pathogens, especially in stagnant or overstocked cages.

🐟 Higher Market Price

Cage-cultured fish often sell at better rates because:

• They’re clean and disease-free
• They aren’t fed any harmful or unhygienic waste
• Exporters prefer them due to their quality

Cage culture fish farming, also known as floating cage fish farming or net cage fish farming, is a popular method in India that involves fish farming in cages placed in natural water bodies.

This cage aquaculture technique is widely used in dam fish farming, river cage farming, lake cage farming, and reservoir cage farming due to its efficiency and scalability.

The cage culture system allows for low cost cage farming while ensuring high profit fish farming, especially with species like tilapia and pangasius.

With a proper cage culture setup and understanding of cage farming techniques, open water fish farming becomes both sustainable and profitable.

🔜 What’s Next?

In the next video, we’ll cover: 👉 Advantages and Disadvantages of Cage Culture Fish Farming

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