With the large-scale and intensive development of aquaculture, floating fish feed has become an essential trend in the fish feed processing industry. This article will systematically explore the floating fish feed production process, covering core technologies in aqua feed mill operations, key fish feed manufacturing machines, and tailor-made solutions for your floating fish feed production line. ABC Machinery is committed to helping aqua feed mill owners and investors save energy, increase productivity, and maximize brand premium. We also offer flexible solutions for a wide range of equipment demands, from floating feed extruder machine to fish feed pelleting machine, supporting different market positions and species-specific requirements.
Best Floating Fish Feed Production Process for Sale
Differentiated Value vs. Sinking Feed for Fish
In aquaculture, floating feed for fish and sinking fish feed aren’t simply about good or bad; they represent different product strategies and technical routes. Their value difference can be seen in several aspects:
2-4 hour floatation feed Improves feed utilization
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Floating feed for fish stays on the water surface for 2–4 hours, allowing farmers to monitor fish feeding behaviors in real time.
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This helps precisely control feeding frequency and amount, reducing feed waste by 10%–15% and improving feed utilization.
20-25% porosity structure Reduces fattening cycle by 10-15%
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Using high-temperature extrusion (fish feed extrusion process), pellets form unique porous honeycomb structures that increase porosity to 20%–25%.
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This structure promotes fish chewing and digestive enzyme action, improving protein digestibility by 5%–8% and shortening the fattening cycle by 10%–15%.
10-20% lower ammonia and nitrite
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Floating fish feed stays mostly on the water surface, avoiding bottom rot that deteriorates water quality.
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Effectively reduces ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and nitrite (NO2-N) concentrations by 10%–20%, improving the environment and reducing disease incidence.
0.8-6 mm pellets Customized for different fish species
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Floating fish feed production process can adjust feed density to produce fully floating or semi-sinking feeds, matching various needs of tilapia, grass carp, mid- and bottom-layer fish.
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Fish feed pellet size can be customized from 0.8–6 mm, covering all growth stages from fry to adult fish.
3-8% functional additives to help brand premiums 10-20%
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Using floating fish feed making formula combined with vacuum oil spraying (3%–8% oil), probiotics, and functional additives enhances feed energy density and immune regulation.
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High-quality floating extruded feed can help fish feed processing plants create premium products with 10%–20% higher market price.
Explaining Different Types of Fish Feed Pellets
Due to diverse species and farming environments, the floating fish feed production process cannot copy a universal model. If you’re planning to build an aqua feed mill, upgrade a fish feed production line, or explore the best fish feed manufacturing process, ABC Machinery offers free professional consultation and custom solutions to help your project succeed efficiently.
Floating Fish Feed Production Process & Essential Equipment
To produce truly high-quality floating fish feed, you need a complete, scientific floating fish feed production process. Based on years of project experience, ABC Machinery provides proven solutions for the floating fish feed plant industry:
Grinding raw materials to 60–80 mesh
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Particle size about 0.18–0.25 mm ensures proper cooking during extrusion.
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Our fish feed mill offers an automatic batching system to meet the needs of different fish species like tilapia, grass carp, catfish, and more.
Conditioning time ≥ 60 seconds
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Using single or double-layer conditioners, heating raw materials to 80–90°C; target starch gelatinization ≥80%.
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High gelatinization improves floatability and reduces powder rate (≤4%).
Vacuum spraying with ≥98% oil absorption rate
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Oil content usually 3–8% of total feed weight.
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ABC Machinery offers vacuum spraying systems and double-drum external spraying systems for different production capacities.
Cooling, crushing, and screening
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Final pellet temperature cooled to ≤+5°C above ambient; powder content ≤4%.
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Includes multi-layer counter-flow coolers, adjustable crushers for small pellet sizes (0.8–2 mm), and vibrating screening machines.
Automatic packaging with precision ≤±0.2%
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Packaging speed: 600–1200 bags/hour.
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Supports 10–25 kg small bags and ≥1000 kg jumbo bags, saving 3–5 workers per shift and improving market competitiveness.
This process is not a standard answer. It requires flexible design based on fish species (tilapia, carp, etc.) and floating type (fully floating or semi-sinking). ABC Machinery helps you:Customize the process → Choose the right fish feed extruder machine and fish feed processing machine → Optimize factory layout → Provide installation, commissioning, and training.
Main Equipment in Production of Fish Feed Pellet
ABC Machinery: Empowering Your Floating Fish Feed Plant
Floating fish feed is not just a product; it’s the future core competitiveness of your fish feed production business plan. With over 20 years of expertise, ABC Machinery offers:
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Advanced energy management and process optimization to reduce energy consumption by 10%–15%.
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Wastewater recycling ≥85%, complying with GB 18596-2021 emission standards, supporting green factory certification.
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Flexible financing, leasing, or installment solutions to quickly start production in 3–6 months.
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Multiple patents and ISO9001 certification, ensuring stable machine performance.
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Coverage in Asia, Africa, and South America, with several international awards proving our authority.
Factory Price Floating Feed Pellets Production Plant
Whether you're building a new fish feed plant or upgrading an existing fish feed production line, choosing an efficient, eco-friendly floating fish feed production process is key to market success. ABC Machinery offers all-round solutions from design to production. Ready to boost your competitiveness? Contact us for your customized floating fish feed line solution and free process evaluation to accelerate your project’s success!
