Fish Cage Construction and Placement

Cage Design and Construction

• The distance between the bottom of the cage and the water surface should be considered when placing the cage.
• The cage should be placed in slow to moderate water flow.

Cage Covering

• Nylon or polyethylene material is suggested for covering the cage.
• If fish netting is not available, chicken wire or hardware cloth can be used as an alternative.

Cage Specifications

• The initial cage should have a minimum size of 1 cubic meter.
• The openings in the material used to cover the cage should be 1-2 cm in size.

Cage Protection

• Anchoring the cage with weights or rocks is essential for protecting it from wind.

Cage Building

• 4-6 posts should be driven into the bottom under the water when building a simple cage.
• It is recommended to start building a cage in shallow water and then move it to deeper water.

Business Operations

The 4Ms

• The 4Ms of operations stand for Man, Machine, Material, and Market.

Product Development

• Developing a prototype for a product is important for testing and refining the product.

Record Keeping

• Business records can be maintained by keeping accurate and detailed records of financial transactions.
• A sales journal is a record of all sales transactions.

Financial Statements

• Financial statements show the financial performance and position of a business.
• The Cash Flow Statement shows the current state of cash and the history of all cash transactions.
• The purpose of a Balance Sheet is to show the financial position of a business at a specific point in time.

Business Registration

• Business Registration is important for formalizing a business and obtaining necessary licenses and permits.

Human Resources

• Hiring the right people for a business is important for its success.

Financial Analysis

• A positive Net Income in an Income Statement indicates that a business is profitable.