Packing
All striped catfish are exported at a size of 0.5g. They are twice the size of 1” tilapia and so the stocking density per box is reduced proportionately:
Destination |
Total transport time (hours) |
Fish packed per box |
Thailand |
6 to 10 |
1,800 |
Asia, close by |
10 to 15 |
1,000 |
Asia, far |
15 to 20 |
800 |
Middle East |
15 to 20 |
800 |
Europe |
25-35 |
600 |
Africa |
30 – 45 |
400 |
U.S.A. |
35 – 45 |
400 |
Nam Sai uses anesthetic to sedate striped catfish during transport, as, unlike tilapia, reducing temperature does not improve survival. Packing costs are charged at the same rate as for tilapia.