A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Fish Feed at Home

The core of homemade fish feed is "simplified processes and precise small-batch production," starting with simplifying raw material processing. Home cookers are unnecessary; a household food processor can be used to grind the raw materials to 60-80 mesh. While the particle size uniformity may be slightly lower, it won't affect the cooking effect of the Fish Feed Extrusion Process. Raw material purchases don't need to be in large quantities; choose small packages (1-5kg/bag) to avoid mold growth from long-term storage. The formula can be simplified to a general formula: 30% corn flour, 20% soybean meal, 15% fish meal, 25% wheat bran, and 10% minerals. Each batch produces 5-10kg, perfectly suited to the daily needs of home aquaculture. Simplified operation tips for floating fish feed extruder machines: These machines are usually integrated, combining feeding, extrusion, and cutting functions. The interface is simple, and the preset parameters are reasonable; beginners can directly select the preset modes. If manual adjustment is required, control the temperature at 120-130℃, the screw speed at 300-350r/min, and the feeding speed at 3-5kg/h. Small-batch feeding makes control easier. Preheating time is minimal, 5-8 minutes is sufficient. During this time, raw materials can be prepared, improving efficiency. Changing the die head of the mini extruder is simple; it can be disassembled with a regular wrench. Home users can choose a hole diameter of 1-2mm (juvenile fish) or 2-3mm (adult fish) depending on the size of the fish, requiring no professional skills.

Precautions for small-batch production: Before each batch production of the floating fish food extruder, produce a 1kg trial batch to adjust parameters and avoid raw material waste. When mixing raw materials, manually stir in a household stainless steel bowl for up to 10 minutes to ensure even mixing. Post-processing does not require a professional cooling machine. Spread the extruded pellets on a clean baking tray and use a fan to accelerate cooling to room temperature, or air dry naturally for 2-3 hours. Store in airtight containers and use each batch of feed within 1-2 weeks to avoid quality degradation due to long-term storage.

Furthermore, the small floating fish feed machine is also very easy to maintain. After each use, allow the equipment to cool down until it is no longer hot to the touch. Disassemble the die head and screw, clean them with a soft brush and warm water to remove any residual material, dry them thoroughly, and then reassemble to prevent moisture residue from causing rust. Check the equipment's tightness monthly to ensure that all screws are secure and that operation is more stable. When choosing a mini fish feed extruder for home use, prioritize equipment that is small in size (occupying less than 1 square meter), lightweight (≤20 kg), and easy to operate. These machines have low initial investment costs (5000-10000 yuan) and can easily meet the needs of homemade fish feed.

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