Small Scale Fish Feed Plant
0.2-1T/H small scale fish feed plant
We currently provide production solutions to small-scale aquaculture farms, regional fish farmers, and small fish feed plants worldwide. Compared to large-scale industrial feed mills, small scale fish feed plants offer more flexible equipment configurations, allowing for customized production based on local aquaculture needs, raw materials, and production volumes.
RICHI’s small-scale fish feed production line employs a modular design. Our professional engineers will conduct a comprehensive assessment of customer needs before designing a free production plan. By flexibly adjusting feed formulations and production processes, this small production line can produce feed for tilapia, carp, salmon, catfish, and other fish, as well as pet food. Moreover, each type of feed pellet is of high quality and easily digestible, making it highly competitive in the fish feed and pet food markets.
Since most companies building a small feed factory are just starting with their own feed production or entering the fish feed market, large-scale production from the outset carries significant risk. You can start with a smaller production scale and then expand and upgrade production later according to market demand.
small scale fish feed plant advantages
With the development of aquaculture, more and more aquaculture farms are considering building their own fish feed mills. The typical output is around 0.5-2 tons per hour. Because of their advantages such as low investment scale, flexible production, and controllable costs, small-scale fish feed mills have become a flexible choice for many newly established businesses.
Low initial investment cost
Small scale fish feed plants are not just about output and factory size. More importantly, their main production equipment is characterized by simple structure and low cost. This includes equipment for pelleting, crushing, mixing, drying, cooling, and packaging. Overall, the initial investment is lower, and the risks and pressures are naturally less.
Breed scala aan toepassingen
Similar to large-scale fish feed mills, small scale fish feed mills can also process a variety of fish feed and pet food pellets. Pellet sizes can range from 0.5-12mm, suitable for fish at different growth stages. One production solution, multiple revenue streams.
Simple to operate
Small-scale fish feed processing systems are compact in structure and easy to operate and maintain. The entire production line requires only 1-2 employees. Moreover, the production equipment is highly efficient, durable, and easy to install and disassemble, requiring minimal downtime. In other words, small-scale fish feed plants not only have low overall investment costs but also significant advantages in operating costs such as labor and maintenance.
Customizable production solutions
RICHI has extensive experience in building small capacity fish feed mills and can tailor production processes and equipment configurations to specific production needs. This customized design avoids unnecessary investment and better meets actual production requirements.
Main pelleting equipment for small scale fish feed plant
RICHI understands that a single set of production equipment cannot meet the diverse needs of small scale fish feed plants. We have developed and manufactured over 50 equipment series, especially our main pelleting equipment. Based on the production process, fish feed pellet mills can be divided into ring die pellet mills and extruders.
Fish feed extruders are widely used and can produce both sinker and floating fish feed. Based on the number of screws, extruders can be further divided into single-screw extruders and twin-screw extruders.
Single-screw extruders have lower investment costs and are more suitable for small fish feed plants with limited budgets. However, for those wanting to produce a variety of high-quality fish feed pellets, twin-screw extruders are the best choice. It has a self-cleaning function and is suitable for processing various high-oil and high-protein raw materials, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular in small commercial fish feed mills.
Shrimp feed pellet mill
If you want to produce sinking fish feed for shrimp, crabs, and bottom-dwelling fish, we generally recommend a ring die fish feed pellet mill paired with a 2-3 layer conditioner. Its technology is more mature and its costs are controllable. With the same 90 kW installed power, a ring die shrimp feed extruder can produce 2.5 tons of feed pellets, while an extruder can only produce 1.8 tons. It can be seen that the ring die pellet mill consumes less electricity per ton, making it undoubtedly a better choice for small scale fish feed plants that want to control costs.
Stroom
22-355 kW
productiecapaciteit
0.2–8.5 t/h
Extruder voor droog visvoer
This equipment features a simple manufacturing process. It requires no external steam system; heat is generated solely through friction between the screw and the material to mature and extrude it. It can produce various floating fish feeds. The porous pellets can float on the water surface for extended periods. Because dry screw extruders have a simple structure and are easy to operate, they are often used in small-scale farms or laboratories.
Stroom
37-90 kW
productiecapaciteit
0.2–1 t/h
wet fish feed extruder
Wet fish feed extruders are also single-screw extruders. However, unlike dry fish feed extruders, they are equipped with a conditioning system. Before extrusion, steam and high temperature pre-treat the material, promoting protein denaturation and starch softening. This process results in higher pellet yield, better quality, and improved digestibility for fish. It is well-suited for small to medium-sized commercial feed mills and aquaculture farms.
Stroom
37-75 kW
productiecapaciteit
0.5–1 t/h
Twin-screw extruder
Small scale fish feed plants can also use twin-screw extruders for pelleting. This is highly efficient and low-consumption fish feed processing equipment. Throughout the process, the twin screws mesh and shear the material, forming regular pellets with excellent water resistance. Simultaneously, the shearing force is rationally distributed across different zones within the extrusion chamber, effectively increasing overall machine output while controlling quality.Because pelleting does not rely on friction conveying, the oil content in the formula can reach up to 20%-25%, making it ideal for producing high-protein, high-oil complete feeds.
Stroom
55-355 kW
productiecapaciteit
0.5–12 t/h
Fish Feed Pellet Machine Specifications
Below are the specific parameters for different pelletizing equipment for your reference. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our sales staff.
| Ringmatrijs visvoerkorrelmachine | |||||||||
| Model | SZLH250 | SZLH320 | SZLH350 | SZLH420 | SZLH508 | SZLH558 | SZLH678 | SZLH768 | SLZH858 |
| Output (t/h) | 0.2–0.4 | 0.6–0.8 | 1–1.4 | 1.5–2.5 | 2–3.5 | 3–5 | 4–6 | 5-8 | 5–8.5 |
| Vermogen hoofdmotor (kW) | 22 | 37 | 55 | 110 | 160 | 180/200 | 220/250 | 250/280 | 315/355 |
| Main motor series | 4P | ||||||||
| Voedingsvermogen (kW) | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Conditioner power (kW) | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3 | 7.5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
| Ring die diameter (mm) | 250 | 320 | 350 | 420 | 508 | 558 | 673 | 762 | 858 |
| Finished pellet diameter (mm) | 1–3 | ||||||||
| Extruder met één schroef voor droog proces | Extruder met enkele schroef voor nat proces | ||||
| Model | DGP-90B | DGP-120B | DGP-160B | DSP-90B | DSP-135B |
| Hoofdmotorvermogen (kW) | 37 | 55 | 90 | 37 | 75 |
| Voedermacht (kW) | 0.75 | 202 | 3 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Snijvermogen (kW) | 0.55 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Schroef Diameter (mm) | 90 | 120 | 160 | 90 | 135 |
| Afmetingen (mm) | 2100*1450*1350 | 2400*1950*1600 | 3100*2650*1800 | 2600*1600*1900 | 3750*1980*1950 |
| Output (T/H) | 0.2-0.4 | 0.5-0.6 | 0.8-1.0 | 0.5-0.6 | 0.8-1.0 |
| Extruder met twee schroeven | |||||
| Model | SPHS75x2 | SPHS120*2 | SPHS150*2 | SPHS185*2 | |
| Vermogen hoofdmotor (kW) | 55 | 90 | 110 | 200 | 355 |
| Schroef Diameter (mm) | 75 | 120 | 120 | 150 | 185 |
| Voedingsvermogen (kW) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Vermogen conditioner (kW) | 7.5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Specificaties conditioner | DC400-244 | DC500-244 | DC500-244 | DC600-300 | DC600-300 |
| Differentieel vermogen conditioner (kW) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
| Specificaties differentiële conditioner | DC400*300-244 | DC500*400-300 | DC500*400-300 | DC600*500-300 | DC600*500-300 |
| Output (T/H) | 0.5-1.0 | 1.5-2.0 | 3.0-4.0 | 5.0-6.0 | 10-12 |
Application of small scale fish feed plant
RICHI’s small scale fish feed plants have a wide range of applications. Through the coordinated operation of multiple systems—crushing, mixing, pelleting, drying, cooling, and packaging—they can process various grains, oils, and protein raw materials to produce high-quality fish, shrimp, and crab feed pellets. We have even designed fish and livestock compound feed production lines for clients to process different types of pelleted feed.
Small scale fish feed plant production process
Do you want to know how to make fish pellets? Before finalizing the production process, we’ll first ask you some questions: such as whether you want to produce floating or sinking fish feed, your production volume, budget, and raw material formula…
Afterwards, we’ll test your raw materials to obtain more precise information on moisture, oil, and protein content. Based on this data, our professional engineers will design a production plan, equipment configuration, and equipment parameters. You will then get a solution that better meets your actual needs. Generally speaking, small-scale fish feed mills do not require overly complex configurations and have lower investment costs.
A standard fish feed production process typically includes: raw material cleaning → crushing → mixing → pelleting → drying and cooling → coating → packaging.
Before processing fish feed pellets, impurities in the materials must be removed using raw material cleaning equipment.
Because fish and shrimp have relatively small mouths, they require even smaller particle sizes. In the crushing section, materials typically undergo two crushing processes—coarse and ultrafine.
When processing fish feed pellets, two mixing processes are generally required. First, a mixer thoroughly mixes the large materials. Then, a small amount of oil and liquid additives are added. It is important to note that the oil content of the materials should be controlled below 8% to prevent slippage.
We will select suitable pellet mills for small scale fish feed plants. Raw materials are rapidly processed into porous extruded feed or compact sinking feed under high temperature, conditioning, and extrusion. In actual projects, fish and shrimp feed pellets can remain intact for up to 24 hours, extending the feeding time of farmed fish.
The drying and cooling processes remove moisture and heat from the granules, making them more compact. The granules then enter a screening machine to remove broken or defective particles, which are then recycled. In this way, standardized commodity granules are produced.
If you wish to add more grease to improve the palatability of the granules, you can do so at this stage. We manufacture specialized spraying machines that evenly coat granules with grease. Afterward, the finished granules are packaged for storage or sale.
Geschikte grondstoffen
maïs
sojameel
Tapiocameel
rijstzemelen
vismeel
visolie
tarwezemelen
Vitaminepremix
Diverse toepassingsmogelijkheden
Aquaculture farm
Integrated Farming
small scale fish feed plant
Shrimp feed pellets
Garnalen
Crab
carp
Shrimp feed pellets sink quickly to the bottom and remain intact in the water for a long time. This perfectly matches the feeding characteristics of shrimp, which nibble on the food. These pellets are also suitable for feeding various mid- to low-water fish.
Floating fish feed pellets
Tilapia
Meerval
Graskarper
After high-temperature puffing, a honeycomb-like porous structure forms inside the pellets. When placed in water, they quickly float to the surface, making them easy for surface-dwelling fish to feed on. This process also kills pathogens in the feed, reducing the risk of disease in the fish.
Global Cases of Small Scale Fish Feed Plants
We have provided small scale fish feed plant solutions to over 140 countries worldwide, including Russia, Iran, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines. RICHI not only provides high-quality equipment but also comprehensive after-sales services such as installation, commissioning, and training, ensuring long-term stable production.
0.6-0.8T/H small fish feed factory in Russia
- Client Background: A small aquaculture farm wanted to produce its own feed. They contacted us to build a feed production line. Due to a limited budget, the client particularly emphasized the cost-effectiveness of the production line.
- Feed Type: Sinking fish feed (carp, catfish)
- Productieoplossing: The main equipment is an SZLH320 shrimp feed pellet mill equipped with a double-layer conditioner. Through a conditioning and extrusion process, it produces 3-5mm fish feed pellets. The pellet mill’s main motor is only 37 kW, effectively reducing equipment investment and operating costs while meeting production demands.
- Belangrijkste uitrusting: Crusher, Fish Feed Pelletizer, Cooler
- Productielijn Prijs: US$25,000
500 kg/h floating fish feed plant in Qatar
- Client Identity: Small Feed Processing Plant
- Feed Type: Floating Fish Feed Pellets
- Suitable Fish Species: Tilapia
- Pellet Diameter: 2-4mm
- Belangrijkste ingrediënten: Fishmeal, Soybean Meal, Corn, Wheat Bran, Fish Oil, Vitamin and Mineral Premix
- Belangrijkste uitrusting: Hammer Mill, Ribbon Single-Shaft Mixer, Dry Fish Feed Extruder, Cooler, Packaging Scale
- Kenmerken van het project: Simple structure, easy operation, suitable for stable production. After two years of operation, the client approached us to expand their production line.
0.8T/H Small Fish Feed Mill in Vietnam
- Client Identity: Small scale fish feed plant
- Behoeften van de klant: This production line primarily utilizes a wet extrusion process. The client wants to process floating, stable, and easily digestible feed pellets using raw materials such as soybean meal and fishmeal, while controlling procurement and operating costs.
- Feed Type: Floating fish feed pellets
- Diameter korrel: 1.5-3mm
- Main Raw Materials: Broken rice, rice bran, fishmeal, soybean meal, cassava flour, vitamin and mineral premix.
- Belangrijkste uitrusting: Crusher, mixer, wet fish feed extruder, cooler, packaging scale.
- Kenmerken van het project: Steam pretreatment effectively kills pathogens. Especially beneficial in Vietnam’s hot and humid climate, this directly reduces aquaculture losses. Furthermore, the pre-treated materials allow for better extrusion pelleting, achieving a production rate of 0.8t/h with only 75KW power. Overall power consumption is lower.
1T/H Small Scale Fish Feed Plant in Indonesia
This is a multi-product production line that simultaneously produces chicken feed and extruded fish feed. The client is a diversified feed manufacturer aiming to mitigate market risks by producing multiple feeds. Our engineers considered cost when designing the production plan. Therefore, this production line shares the grinding and mixing processes, and then separately configures chicken feed pellet mills and fish feed extruders to achieve stable production of multiple feeds.
- Feed Types: 1.5-3mm floating fish feed and 2-4mm poultry feed
- Belangrijkste apparatuur: Grinder, Mixer, Poultry feed pellet mill, Dry fish feed extruder, Countercurrent cooler, Screening and packaging system
0.8-1T/H Small fish feed factory in Nigeria
A catfish farm currently expanding is planning to build a small fish feed processing plant. On the one hand, they can produce their own feed for their own use. Additionally, given the high demand for African catfish feed, selling the produced feed to neighboring farms will provide additional income.
- Belangrijkste apparatuur: Fish feed pellet machine in Nigeria (double-layer conditioner), grinder, mixer, cooler, packaging machine.
- Project features: Compact structure, moderate investment. Customer feedback indicates that the catfish readily consume the feed and gain weight rapidly. Received many feed orders
1-1.2T/H small scale fish feed plant in Malaysia
At a newly built fish feed plant in Malaysia, the client planned to construct a production line compatible with floating fish and shrimp feed. We configured the entire production line with a ring die pellet mill and a twin-screw extruder. To improve the maturation of the shrimp feed, the sinking fish pellet machine was equipped with a three-layer conditioner to extend the steam conditioning time. Since the client’s raw materials contain up to 35% fishmeal and soybean meal protein, a twin-screw extrusion process was chosen to improve pellet formation.
- Pellet diameter: 1-3mm shrimp feed pellets, 2-4mm fish feed pellets
- Main equipment: Crusher, ultrafine pulverizer, mixer, fish pellet machine (Malaysia), twin-screw extruder, cooler, coating machine, packaging system
Small scale fish feed plant auxiliary equipment
A small scale fish feed plant cannot rely solely on pelleting equipment. Instead, pre-processing and post-processing equipment need to work together to complete production efficiently and smoothly. For small fish feed mills, the practicality, compatibility, and investment cost of the equipment should be prioritized. You can consult with experts who have extensive experience and can develop a scientifically sound production plan.
Spraying-Machine
Pelletkoeler
verpakkingsmachine
How RICHI Helps Build a Small Scale Fish Feed Plant
As a professional manufacturer, we provide end-to-end services, from solution design to equipment delivery, tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Helping customers achieve efficient and economical fish feed production.
Customer Inquiry
Once you’ve decided to build a small scale fish feed plant, you can inform us of your needs via forms, email, or WhatsApp, including raw materials, production volume, feed type, and budget. RICHI sales personnel will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your production requirements within one day.
Equipment delivery
Equipment that meets quality standards will be disassembled and repackaged. We will select the appropriate mode of transport, including sea, air, and land transport, based on the project location, to ensure safe and timely arrival.
Production solution design
You will receive a series of information free of charge, including production flow charts, detailed quotations, and equipment configuration plans. All of these are based on your specific circumstances.
Installation and training
Once the equipment arrives on site, our professional engineers will assist with installation and commissioning. Furthermore, to help our clients quickly begin production, we will provide one-on-one training to their teams. Generally, employees will become proficient in operation within 1-2 days.
Equipment manufacturing
We have two large, 60,000-square-meter modern production bases, employing precision CNC machining technology. All equipment produced has passed international CE and ISO quality inspections. Before shipment, our staff will conduct debugging and trial runs of the customer’s equipment and production line, and send detailed data and videos to the customer.
After-sales service
Our service doesn’t end once the project is running smoothly. All equipment comes with a one-year warranty. For any equipment malfunction not caused by human error, our dedicated maintenance personnel will provide remote and on-site service, ensuring the long-term operation of the project.
Veelgestelde vragen
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about small scale fish feed plants, which we hope will be helpful to you:
1. How much does it cost to build a small scale fish feed plant?
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The price of a small-scale fish feed mill typically ranges from $10,000 to $150,000. Generally, the more complex the production process and the higher the output, the higher the price. Of course, this price includes not only the cost of the production line equipment. If you want to build a feed mill from scratch, you will also need to consider a series of expenses such as civil engineering, electrical and control systems, and general operating costs.
Please feel free to consult our professionals at any time; we will provide you with a more accurate quote!
2. How much area is needed for a small fish feed factory?
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A production scale of 0.2-1T/H generally requires 50-400 square meters of production space. This space is mainly divided into raw material storage area, production and processing area, finished product area, power distribution and control area, and auxiliary and maintenance area.
As for how to lay out the facility, that’s also where our team comes in.
3. I want to produce my own fish feed pellets. How can I do that?
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To produce your own fish feed pellets, you need to determine your raw materials and product type. Next, find a professional equipment supplier and leverage their experience to obtain customized production solutions and equipment configurations.
Once the production line is installed, it can be kept running smoothly with proper operation and routine maintenance.
If you are a beginner, we recommend starting with small-scale fish feed production, such as 0.1-1 tonnes per hour. This minimizes risk and quickly helps you familiarize yourself with market demands and equipment operation. As your experience grows, you can upgrade the production line and expand production at any time.
