What is the importance of extruded feed pellet machines in fish farming?

Many fish farmers used to feed their fish with powdered feed or regular pellets, only to find that the fish would fight over the food chaotically, resulting in a lot of waste. It would take 10 jin (5 catties) of feed to grow just 1 jin (0.5 catties) of fish, making the costs extremely high. Later, they switched to feed made by extruded feed pellet machines, and only 8 jin (4 catties) of feed was needed to grow 1 jin (0.5 catties) of fish, with more uniform growth. This is because extruded feed pellet machines solved a major pain point in fish farming. Below, we'll discuss its importance in detail.

 

 

First, floating pellet machines can produce both floating and sinking feed, adapting to the feeding habits of different fish species and reducing waste. Surface-dwelling fish (such as silver carp and bighead carp) prefer to feed at the surface; extruded feed pellet machines adjust the degree of extrusion to allow the feed to float, making it easy for the fish to eat and preventing waste. Bottom-dwelling fish (such as common carp and crucian carp) prefer to feed at the bottom; the machine can reduce the degree of extrusion, allowing the feed to sink slowly, perfectly matching their habits. For example, when raising grass carp (a mid-to-upper-level fish), using floating extruded feed allows for clear observation of the fish's feeding activities; uneaten feed can be retrieved, reducing feed waste from 20% to below 5%, saving 200 catties of feed per day and 6000 yuan in costs per month.

 

Second, fish feed machines make fish feed "easily digestible and promote rapid growth," shortening the breeding cycle. Fish have short intestines; ordinary feed does not fully process starch and protein, resulting in low digestibility and most nutrients being excreted unused. The high-temperature, high-pressure process of extruded feed pellet mills increases starch gelatinization from 60% to 90%, resulting in more complete protein denaturation. Fish that eat this feed don't need to work hard to digest it, leading to faster nutrient absorption and growth. For example, when raising sea bass (a carnivorous fish), feeding them extruded feed results in a 3-4 gram increase in weight per day compared to feeding them frozen fish. The farming cycle is shortened from 8 months to 5 months, allowing for earlier market entry and avoiding price slumps, earning an extra 1.5 yuan per kilogram of fish.

 

Furthermore, fish feed making machines can improve fish quality, allowing for a better price. Fish fed with ordinary feed have loose flesh and a muddy taste; extruded feed production removes anti-nutritional factors and off-flavors from the raw materials and adds unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins, making the fish meat firmer and tastier. For example, in crucian carp farming, those fed with extruded feed have 20% more elastic flesh than those fed with ordinary feed, and their muddy taste is significantly reduced. They can be sold as "premium crucian carp" in the market, costing 1 yuan more per kilogram than ordinary crucian carp, and are in high demand. At the same time, extruded feed pellet machines allow for precise nutritional control; for example, adding lutein to fish feed can make the fish's colors more vibrant (such as koi and goldfish), enhancing the value of ornamental fish.

 

 

 

 

Choosing Mikim means receiving comprehensive support across the entire supply chain, from design and installation to commissioning and after-sales service. At the initial project stage, their professional team can customize equipment configuration solutions based on customer capacity requirements and site conditions. After equipment delivery, they provide on-site installation and commissioning services to ensure rapid production line startup. More importantly, they have established a complete after-sales service system that can respond promptly to equipment operation issues for customers worldwide, resolving production difficulties through technical guidance and spare parts supply. This service model of "precise pre-sales adaptation and rapid after-sales response" completely solves the pain points of maintenance after equipment purchase.

 

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1. What is the price of the fish food pellet making machine?

The price ranges from approximately $8,500-$31,000

2. Do you provide maintenance services for your customers?
Yes, we offer comprehensive after-sales maintenance services to our customers.

 

 

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