Recently, a tilapia farmer in the Philippines purchased a small fish feed pellet machine to produce tilapia feed at his farm. Previously, he mainly relied on commercial fish feed, and long-term procurement not only increased the cost of farming but also made the feed supply susceptible to market price fluctuations.
Customer Background
A tilapia farmer from Bohol, Philippines, operates several small fish ponds and sells fresh tilapia to local traders and nearby markets. His farm had been using commercial fish feed for a long time, but the continuously increasing feed expenses were putting pressure on his profit margin.
The farmer wanted to produce part of his feed by himself. However, a large feed production line was unnecessary for his farm because his daily feed demand was relatively limited.
After discussing his production requirements with our team, he chose a small fish feed pellet machine with a capacity of 120–150 kg/h.
Why Did He Choose a 120–150 kg/h Fish Feed Pellet Making Machine?
The 120–150 kg/h capacity was a good match for his farm.
He did not need to produce several tons of feed per hour. Instead, he needed a machine that could:
- Produce enough feed for his tilapia ponds
- Process feed ingredients on a small-to-medium scale
- Reduce dependence on commercial feed
- Be easy for farm workers to operate
- Leave room for future production expansion
This capacity also gives the farmer flexibility to produce feed according to the actual feeding requirements of his ponds instead of purchasing large quantities of finished feed in advance.
Using Local Ingredients to Make Tilapia Feed
One of the main advantages of making fish feed on the farm is the ability to use suitable local ingredients.
Depending on the feed formula, ingredients such as rice bran, corn, soybean meal, fish meal, and other protein sources can be mixed and processed into pellets.
After the ingredients are prepared and mixed according to the desired formula, they are fed into the small fish feed pellet machine. The machine compresses the mixture into uniform pellets suitable for feeding tilapia.
The final pellet size can be selected according to the growth stage and feeding requirements of the fish.
Results After Using the Fish Feed Pellet Maker
After installing the machine, the farmer could produce 120–150 kg of fish feed per hour, giving him a more convenient way to prepare feed according to his farm’s needs.
More importantly, he gained greater control over his feed production. Instead of purchasing all feed from outside suppliers, he could produce part of the required feed himself and adjust the formula according to the available ingredients and fish growth stage.
For a small tilapia farm, this flexibility can be more valuable than simply pursuing a very high production capacity.
A Practical Choice for Small and Medium Fish Farms
This case shows why a fish feed pellet machine does not have to be a large industrial system. For small and medium-sized tilapia farms, a 120–150 kg/h machine can provide a practical balance between production capacity, investment and daily feed demand.
It is especially suitable for farmers who want to gradually move from completely purchasing commercial feed toward partial or on-farm feed production.
Is a 120–150 kg/h Small Fish Feed Pellet Machine Right for Your Farm?
If you are planning to produce your own fish feed in the Philippines, we can recommend a suitable fish feed making machine based on your required capacity, raw materials, and pellet size.
