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Daily fish feed

See how many kilos of feed the fish need per day, based on biomass and feeding rate.

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Preliminary estimateRevision 12/11/2026
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Use the species table rate for the weight and the day’s temperature. The default values are examples only.

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Daily feed by feeding rate

Kilos of feed per day for rates of 0.5% to 4% of live weight; the highlighted bar is yours.

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Feed per meal by number of meals

Kilos of feed per meal for 1 to 6 meals per day; the highlighted bar is your schedule.

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What if the data changes?

Drag the controls to simulate data different from what you entered (from 30% less to 30% more) and watch the result change instantly.

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Feed per meal by rate and meals

Kilos of feed per meal for different feeding rates and numbers of meals, with the batch biomass you entered.

Step by step with your numbers

The calculation done in steps, with the values you entered.

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    How to use

    Enter the number of fish, the average weight, the feeding rate for the day (per the species table), and the number of meals. The calculator shows the biomass, the daily feed, and the amount per meal.

    Worked example

    5,000 fish of 300 g, feeding rate of 2.0% of live weight and 3 meals per day.

    Biomass = 5,000 × 0.300 = 1,500 kg. Feed for the day = 1,500 × 0.02 = 30 kg/day. Per meal = 30 ÷ 3 = 10 kg.

    Precautions

    • On very hot days or with cold water, intake drops. Adjust the feeding rate before putting out the feed.
    • Leftover feed means lost money and lower water quality.
    • For the batch cost and conversion, see the feed conversion and feed cost.

    Method, assumptions, and references

    Equations used

    Biomass (kg) = Fish stocked × Average weight (kg)
    Daily feed (kg/day) = biomass × feeding rate (% of live weight/day) ÷ 100
    Feed per meal (kg) = daily feed ÷ number of meals

    Assumptions and limits

    • Feeding rate for the average weight and the current water temperature.
    • Stocked fish, already net of deaths during the period.
    • Good-quality feed, with digestibility suited to the species.

    Standards and technical documents

    • Feeding tables for the species (rate by weight and temperature) and production manuals (current editions).

    Frequently asked questions

    How to choose the feeding rate?

    The feeding rate falls as fish weight increases and with water temperature. Use the species table for the weight and the day's temperature, and adjust it based on the feed visible in the feeding tray.

    Why split feed into meals?

    So the fish eat better, waste less feed and leave no leftover food to pollute the water. In general, several smaller meals give better results.

    Should the daily feed equal the intake?

    The calculated feed is a supply reference. Actual intake varies with the appetite of the flock. Watch the feeder and adjust.

    What happens if I overfeed?

    Leftover feed pollutes the water, consumes oxygen and worsens conversion. It can cause deaths in a short time, especially on hot days.