Stumble It!
Knysna Aquaculture has recently established a small Tilapia Hatchery in the Knysna area. We use only top quality o.Mossambicus Tilapia sourced from Stellenbosch University as broodstock and can supply mixed-sex fingerlings as well as fast-growing, high-yielding male-only fingerlings in the Southern Cape area.
We are also able to send fingerlings using SAA Air Cargo from George Airport to any major airport in South Africa.
It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that you have a valid permit issued by Cape Nature Conservation in order to transport fingerlings from our facility. Permits can be obtained from;
Cape Nature Conservation
Tienie van der Westhuizen or Dean Impson
District Services Jonkershoek
Tel : 021-866 1560 or 866 8012
Fax : 021-866 1567
Prices are as follows;
O.Mossambicus Tilapia Mixed Sex Fingerlings…….R 3.00 ea
O.Mossambicus Tilapia Male Fingerlings……………..R 4.00 ea
Prices EXCLUDE VAT, and are for collection in Knysna. Packaging, Oxygen and Transport is not included.
Minimum order is 100 fingerlings and a 2 week lead time, subject to availability, is required to get the fingerlings ready for you in which time your permit should be issued.
Orders can be placed by emailing aquaculture@knysna.sa.com or by phoning Kevin on 082-5546981
Send me a short message below for more information about buying fingerlings.
Hello Mr./Ms.
What is the survivability rate with your Fingerlings.
Best Regards,
Assaf shlush
Synaptoman, Thanks for your research and explorations into aquaponics. What do you do about the risk of bacterial infection of the plants and workers handling the fish waste water if you don’t digest or compost it before applying to plants? One told me to never mix the two water systems. I am in Atlanta, GA, USA.
Hi Bevan,
As far as I know there are no pathogens carried by fish that can be transmitted to either humans or plants. We use no hormones, anti-biotics, medications or pesticides in our Aquaponic systems. Cattle, chicken and other manure is applied directly to plants without composting. I physically swim in my fish ponds (with snorkel and goggles) and have had no problems whatsoever, although I obviously shower afterwards. I use composting earthworms in my growbeds to break down any excess solids that build up.
Hope this gives you some re-assurance.
Regards
Synaptoman
Hi my name is Malcolm Meredith I have set up an aquaponics system and have had it going now for about 6 months, the fish are doing well now after losing quite a few – probably due to the fact that the water wasn’t ready yet, but the plants aren’t doing as well yet. they seem to grow well as soon as I put them into the growing medium but then start to get all stretched out and gangling especially the lettuce, thanks for a great site it has been quite informative, I am coming to Port Alfred in a week or so and wonder if it is possible to see your operation. Regards, Malcolm.
Hi Malcolm,
“Stretched out” and “gangling” could mean one of two things. Either you don’t have enough light (which is unlikely) or the temperatures are too high and the plants have gone straight to seed. Lettuce would definitely struggle in KZN summers. I’ll email you privately to get photo’s of your plants. It’ll be pretty easy diagnosing from there. I’m based in Knysna which is 400km from Port Alfred, but you are welcome to come and look at any time.
Synaptoman
Hi Synaptoman!
We are a black youth of six based in Durban that has formed a Co-operative that deals in Agri-projects. We have recently stumbled upon the concept of Aquaponics and we were blown by the concept and believe that it is the next best thing in Agri-business. We want to go full scale into Aquaponics but don’t know where to start yet in terms of training, consultation, set-up process, funding and any other relevant aspects. In a nutshell, we need a mentor to guide through this project. I hope that you’ll be of great help to me Synaptoman. (cell number provided)
Hi Thulani,
I would be glad to be of assistance. I will contact you privately.
Regards
Synaptoman
would like to persue fish farming-Tilapia. busy compliling a business plan.Need assistance on setting up a green house structure with all the necesary production costs.
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Hi Phalanndwa,
I have emialed you privately.
Synaptoman