UFEZI Agro-Fishery Enterprise

UFEZI Agro-Fishery Enterprise We are also into the sales of fry/fingerling counting machines.

Ufezi Agro-Fishery Enterprise is into the sales of domesticated Dutch Strain Clarias seeds,Tilapia seeds, Heterobrancus seeds and Heteroclarias(hybrid)seeds/Fish farming consultancy.

Why Nigerian Fish Farmers Need Chlorine Tablets for DisinfectionBy Ufezime Nelson Ubi a.k.a The Fish 🐟 Prof13th August, ...
13/08/2026

Why Nigerian Fish Farmers Need Chlorine Tablets for Disinfection

By Ufezime Nelson Ubi a.k.a The Fish 🐟 Prof

13th August, 2026

In the world of aquaculture, the health and survival of fish depend heavily on the quality of the farming environment. For Nigerian fish farmers, one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for maintaining a clean and disease-free fish farm is the chlorine tablet.

Chlorine tablets serve as an effective and affordable method to disinfect concrete ponds, tarpaulin ponds, hatchery vats, and farm equipment. Many farmers focus only on feeding and stocking, forgetting that microbial contamination in their tanks can silently destroy their investment. Invisible enemies such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites often find breeding grounds in unclean water systems and old farm equipment. These pathogens can attack your fingerlings and juveniles before you even realize it, leading to poor growth, mass mortality, and devastating financial losses.

One of the biggest challenges in Nigerian aquaculture is the recurrence of unexplained deaths, stunted growth, and poor hatchability in hatchery vats. In many cases, these issues are not caused by bad feed or poor management but by unclean water environments. Even if you invest in the best broodstock and feed, without proper disinfection, your farm is still at risk.

Chlorine tablets help break the cycle of contamination. They eliminate harmful microorganisms from your tanks and equipment, ensuring that every new batch of fish starts in a clean and safe environment. When used correctly during pond preparation or hatchery cleaning, chlorine tablets kill disease-causing organisms, giving your fish a better chance to thrive.

For hatchery operators, using chlorine tablets to sanitize vats before spawning or hatching is critical. For tarpaulin and concrete pond users, disinfecting the pond before stocking a new batch ensures that no leftover pathogens from previous cycles affect your new stock. Even your farm tools, nets, pipes, buckets, hands, and feet should be periodically treated to prevent disease transfer between tanks and ponds.

Water disinfection is not a luxury; it is a necessity for survival in fish farming. It is far cheaper to prevent disease with chlorine than to lose thousands of naira worth of fingerlings or juveniles to avoidable infections.

Ufezi Agro-Fishery supplies quality chlorine tablets trusted by fish farmers across Nigeria. Whether you run a backyard hatchery, a medium-scale tarpaulin system, or a commercial concrete pond setup, we can help you maintain clean systems that support healthy fish production.

Call us today and secure your farm’s biosecurity the smart way.
📞 08066392501
💬 WhatsApp: 08078518404

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Ufezi Agro-Fishery
Calitri Technology Sales Rep Nigeria 🇳🇬 & Africa
The Fish 🐟 Prof

08/04/2026

Hot Sales at Ufezi Agro-Fishery Enterprise! 🐟🔥

Our first batch of DutchRed Turbo Clarias post-fingerlings is now available, and they’re going fast.

These fingerlings are super smart, highly vibrant, and incredibly fast-growing, perfect for farmers who want healthy stock and fast results.

Price: Just ₦60 per post-fingerling

Call now to place your order:
📞 08066392501
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📍 Location: Delta State

*Distance is not a barrier, we deliver nationwide.*

THE DECEPTION OF SODA ASH AND THE HIDDEN TRUTH ABOUT ACIDIC BOREHOLE WATERMany fish farmers and hatchery operators have ...
08/04/2026

THE DECEPTION OF SODA ASH AND THE HIDDEN TRUTH ABOUT ACIDIC BOREHOLE WATER

Many fish farmers and hatchery operators have faced this confusing situation where the pH of their borehole water reads acidic, and even after applying soda ash, the test kit begins to show a perfect green color that represents pH 7, yet their fry still die in large numbers. This mystery has left many wondering what exactly is happening inside the water and whether the issue is connected to water hardness or softness.

To understand this problem, we must first look at what determines the pH of borehole water. Borehole water is not just ordinary water; it is groundwater that has traveled through layers of soil and rock before being pumped out. As it moves underground, it picks up different minerals, gases, and organic materials. Depending on the geological composition of the area, the water can either become naturally acidic or alkaline. In regions where the soil contains high levels of carbon dioxide, iron, sulfur, or decaying matter, the water tends to absorb acidic gases. When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms carbonic acid, and this weak acid is what drives the pH down.

Acidic borehole water is therefore a result of natural underground reactions. The rocks and soils that the water passes through determine its final chemical character. If the rocks lack buffering minerals such as calcium or magnesium, the water becomes soft, meaning it has a low concentration of dissolved minerals. Soft water has little capacity to neutralize acids, so any amount of carbonic acid present will quickly make the pH drop. On the other hand, water that is rich in minerals is called hard water because it has more buffering capacity and can resist changes in pH. So when your borehole water is acidic, it is mostly a sign of softness, not hardness.

Now let us talk about soda ash. Many farmers use soda ash because they believe it can correct the acidity problem. Soda ash, or sodium carbonate, is an alkaline chemical that reacts with acids to raise the pH level. When you add it to acidic water, it immediately neutralizes some of the acid and changes the color on the pH test chart. The test then shows green, suggesting that the water has reached a neutral level around pH 7. But what actually happens beneath that surface reaction is more complex.

The reaction between soda ash and acidic water is fast, but it is also temporary. It does not change the underlying chemistry of the water; it only alters the reading for a short time. The test kit measures surface balance, not the deeper chemical instability that still exists in the water. The carbonic acid and other dissolved gases remain trapped inside, and the soda ash simply hides their presence. This is why you see that green color on the chart and believe the water is neutral, but when you introduce fry or fingerlings, they begin to suffer and die. The water never truly stabilized; it only appeared neutral for a short time.

The behavior of the fry is the real indicator of water quality. They are very sensitive to even the smallest chemical imbalance. While your test kit may show a healthy color, the fry detect the unstable chemistry that the soda ash failed to fix. The water still carries residual acidity or fluctuating carbon dioxide levels, both of which can suffocate the fry or stress their gills and organs. The result is what many farmers describe as mysterious death, even though the pH chart looks perfect.

So the confusion many people have is this: if the pH chart says 7, why is the water still dangerous? The answer lies in the difference between a reading and a reaction. The pH color only measures the concentration of hydrogen ions at that moment; it does not show the ongoing chemical reactions or the water’s ability to remain stable over time. Soda ash forces a chemical reaction that makes the test result look good but does not give the water real balance. It is like painting over rust; the surface looks fine but the damage underneath remains.

To sum it up, the acidity in borehole water comes mainly from underground carbonic acid formation and a lack of mineral buffering capacity, meaning the water is soft, not hard. And the reason soda ash fails is because it only gives a false impression of neutrality without correcting the actual imbalance inside the water. That is why the test color turns green, yet the fry still die. The issue is not just about the pH reading; it is about the true chemical nature of the water that test kits alone cannot reveal.

For the real and lasting solution to your acidic borehole water, contact Ufezi Agro-Fishery Enterprise today.

📞 Call: 08066392501
💬 WhatsApp: 08078518404
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