FRM Feeds

"START TO FINISH" FEEDING PROGRAM

Fish Size	FRM Ration	Product Form	Protein	Fat	Fiber
up to 2"	38% Fingerling Crumbles	Sinking Crumble	38%	2.5%	6.5%
up to 2"	36% Fry Feed	Floating Pellet	36%	5.5%	6.0%
2" to 6"	36% Fingerling Grower	Floating Pellet	36%	4.0%	6.5%
6" to market	32% Floating Catfish Feed	Floating Pellet	32%	2.5%	7.5%
6" to market	28% Pond Cat Floater	Floating Pellet	28%	2.5%	7.5%
6" to market	32% Fish Food Pellets	Sinking Pellet	32%	2.0%	7.0%
	*MEDICATED FEEDS*
6" to market	Floating Fish Feed Medicated Romet (2.5 grams/lb. feed)	Floating Pellet	32%	2.5%	7.0%
6" to market	Fish Food Pellets Medicated Terramycin (2.5 grams/lb. feed)	Sinking Pellet	32%	2.0%	7.0%

FOR BEST FEED CONVERSION

Do not feed dusty feed
Feed twice daily, if economically feasible
Feed only what the fish will eat in 20-30 minutes
Do not over-feed
Use feed size that the smallest fish can swallow
Adjust feeding to water temperature
Use a feed that fish prefer (palatability)
Feed along two sides of ponds so all fish will have easy access to feed
Keep oxygen levels at 3-4 ppm or above
Maintain adequate bloom
Keep toxic ammonia level below 0.4 ppm
Maintain 50-100 ppm chloride in pond
Stock at rates consistent with your capability of maintaining good water quality
Harvest as soon as fish reach optimum size
Use smaller size ponds (11 acres)
Keep winter kill to a minimum through the use of Menhaden fish oil which contains the essential, Omega 3 fatty acids.
Balance your needs for good feed conversions with the economic consideration for fast fish growth and high yields. a) With lower stocking rates and limited feeding rates, the best feed conversions can be achieved, however, your gross returns may not adequately cover your total costs. b) With high fixed costs, it may be feasible to strive for maximum growth and high yields.

GENERAL WATER QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS

NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS