Catfish production at BV Farms

Catfish

Harvest-ready catfish, graded on site

Overview

About our catfish

African catfish is our highest-volume aquaculture product, grown to table size on floating feed in closely monitored ponds and tanks.

Fish are harvested to order, graded by weight and delivered live or freshly dressed, usually within hours of leaving the water.

Quality Assurance

Benefits & standards

  • Fresh, firm flesh with no muddy off-flavour
  • Live or dressed delivery options
  • Weight-graded batches from 500g upward
  • Continuous year-round availability

Our Process

How we raise it

01

Nursery

Fry are nursed through to fingerling size in protected tanks.

02

Grading

Regular size grading prevents cannibalism and evens out growth.

03

Feeding

Measured floating-feed rations tracked per tank for efficient conversion.

04

Live delivery

Fish travel in oxygenated tanks so they arrive alive and in prime condition.

Gallery

Catfish in pictures

Harvested catfish in a basin at BV Farms
Live catfish in holding tank
Catfish in a circular rearing tank at BV Farms
Dense catfish stock in a production pond at BV Farms

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What sizes are available?+

Table sizes typically run from 500g to 1.5kg; larger smoking sizes are available on request.

Do you supply smokehouses?+

Yes, we hold regular contracts with smokers and processors at negotiated volume rates.

Is live delivery possible?+

Within our delivery radius we transport live fish in oxygenated tanks.

Interested in our catfish?

Send us your requirements and our team will respond within one business day.

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