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A cage net is a strong mesh net that forms the enclosure of a fish cage, keeping fish contained while letting water circulate for oxygen exchange and waste removal. A common specification in Kenya is 18-ply nylon with a 1.5-inch mesh, 200 MD by 50 yards, used for tilapia and catfish cage farming.

CAGE NETS

A cage net is a strong mesh net used in aquaculture to form the enclosure of a fish cage. It keeps fish contained while allowing free water circulation for oxygen exchange and waste removal.

common specification for cage nets  available in Kenya is:

  • 18-ply nylon cage net
  • 1½-inch mesh size
  • 200 MD × 50 yards
  • Used for fish cages, aquaculture, tilapia and catfish farming
  • Heavy-duty construction designed for durability and fish containment

Cage nets refer to durable mesh enclosures used for fish farming(aquaculture), sports practice( cricket, golf, or baseball) or animal containment. Depending on your application, they require heavy-duty, weather-resistant materials designed to safely contain livestock or absorb high-velocity impacts.

Here are the top suppliers and options depending on your intended use:

1. Aquaculture & Fish Farming

In Kenya, fish cage farming is prominent in areas like Lake Victoria, Kisumu, and Nairobi.

  • Maimun Fishing & Tackles Ltd: Offers heavy-duty, UV-stabilized aquaculture nets (e.g., 30Ply and 18Ply varieties, 50-meter lengths) for pond and marine environments. Check their inventory at Maimun Fishing & Tackles Ltd.
  • Cougar Nets: Supplies high-strength polyethylene netting solutions designed specifically to withstand environmental pressure in Kenyan water conditions. Browse their materials on the Cougar Nets Store. 

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About Maimun Fishing Tackles. Serving Kenya's fishing community since 1975 (founded as Asma & Sons in Old Town Mombasa) — fishing tackle, nets, aquaculture equipment and farm netting, with branches in Mombasa (Nehru Road), Nairobi (Darosa Plaza, Karen Road), Malindi and Naivasha. Questions about this guide? Call or WhatsApp +254 706 903 465 or email [email protected].