0.5-1.0 T/H
Floating Fish Feed Production Line
This 0.5–1.0 T/H floating fish feed production line is suitable for aquaculture operations requiring feed production for own use, as well as for new aquafeed plants and the expanding aquafeed market. This solution can produce various types of floating fish feed to meet high-quality and custom formulations. It efficiently completes the entire fish feed processing flow at a low cost and within a reasonable budget. We can provide customized solutions and turnkey services.
Cost-Effective Fish Feed Solutions
As a small fish feed production line, this solution offers flexible production process configurations and efficient, stable production capacity. It can be configured with different types of extruder machines to meet the needs of various feed formulations, including standard floating fish feed and high-protein formulations. The pellet size is fully controllable, making it suitable for different stages and species of fish.
Choosing a 0.5–1.0 T/H floating fish feed production line not only reduces your investment budget but also lowers operating costs. All equipment features a uniform, simple, and efficient structural design, ensuring high unit production capacity and utilization rates. Components are made of durable materials, reducing maintenance costs. We can design the production line layout based on your facility to facilitate future upgrades.


Process Flow
Standard processes include mixing, extrusion, pellet drying, spray coating, cooling, screening, and packaging. We can offer flexible configurations.

main Equipment
This production capacity solution can be configured using either a twin screw fish feed extruder or a single screw extruder machine.

Feed Type
Aquatic feed for tilapia, catfish, carp, shrimp, crabs, and other species. Pet food, livestock and poultry feed, and the extrusion of raw grains.

Application Scenarios
Fish farms, aquaculture facilities, small fish feed mills, startup fish feed companies, and other small-scale fish feed production operations.

fish feed production process
Below is a description of the process flow and standard equipment configuration for this floating fish feed production line. The seamless integration of each process stage ensures efficient and energy-saving production. We can also provide you with a customized production process. In addition to these standard equipment options, we offer other models and auxiliary equipment. Please feel free to share your production requirements with us.
floating fish feed machine
Extrusion Process Selection
We offer two extruder options for our floating fish feed production line. Each is suited to different production needs. The single-screw extruder is ideal for low-budget and basic production. The twin-screw extruder delivers higher-quality results and is used more frequently. The floating feed produced by both machines can remain intact in water for more than 12 hours.

twin screw fish feed extruder
Applicable capacity range: 0.5–12 T/H
This equipment features a closely fitted twin-screw design that enables more effective extrusion and expansion of materials. Shear forces within the extrusion chamber are distributed evenly, ensuring both product quality and high output. It can accommodate a wider range of floating fish feed formula, and also produce sinking, slow-sinking fish feed. From a long-term production perspective, this equipment offers a higher return on investment.

single screw fish feed extruder
Applicable capacity range: 0.2-1.0 T/H
We offer both dry type fish feed extruder and wet type extruder to meet basic production needs. They are suitable for different production processes. All screws and screw sleeves are made of wear-resistant alloy for enhanced durability. By replacing the die plates, the equipment can produce fish feed in various sizes.
other floating feed machine
The following are the equipment models commonly used in this floating fish feed production line. They are deployed in different production stages to deliver efficient and energy-saving results. For production capacities ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 T/H, we offer flexible equipment solutions. Please feel free to share your production requirements.

Feed raw materials Crusher
This hammer mill is typically used to grind materials smaller than 5 cm into particles ranging from 0.5 to 20 mm. Its output is 25% higher than that of other models. We can customize the screen mesh size.

raw material Batching Scale
This equipment can be used upstream of a mixer to weigh and batch different materials. It features a high degree of automation and can be controlled via a PLC. For scaled production, it reduces labor costs.

Feed raw material Mixer
This twin-shaft paddle mixer can uniformly blend various raw materials in a short amount of time to ensure consistent nutritional content in every feed pellet. It can mix powdered, viscous materials.

feed pellet mesh belt dryer
This dryer is specifically designed for drying animal feed and aquaculture feed. It uses a hot-air circulation system to gently dry the feed pellets, reducing their moisture content to 2–10%.

feed pellet Ultra-Fine Grinder
This equipment is designed for the ultra-fine grinding of specialized aquatic feed, producing a particle size of 60–300 mesh. The finely ground feed is better suited for feeding young aquatic animals.

vacuum coating machine
It evenly sprays nutritional supplements such as fish oil, phospholipids, and vitamin solutions on the feed pellet surface, significantly increasing the energy content and palatability.

pellet Cooling Machine
It uses air to cool the feed to near room temperature, thereby stabilizing its structure and preventing mold growth. It effectively controls the cooling rate to ensure the pellets’ water resistance.

Vibrating Screen Classifier
It screens cooled particles, and utilizes the vibrating screen to classify mixtures of different particle sizes, which separates qualified products from powder and oversized particles.

Automatic packaging system
This machine automatically weighs and packages shrimp feed pellets. The feed is packaged in bags weighing 10–50 kg. Sealing methods include heat sealing, stitching, and a combination of both.
Benefits of 0.5-1.0T/H floating Fish Feed Production Line
The greatest advantages of the low-capacity solution lie in its flexibility and low cost. Investing in this solution ensures the stable, long-term operation of your fish feed production plant and helps you highlight your product’s competitive edge. At the same time, it helps aquaculture farms optimize feeding performance and improve feed controllability. We also offer a wide range of project services to support your production.

Reducing Costs
For farmers, having own production lines can reduce feed costs. By improving feed freshness and nutritional formulations, they can optimize farming outcomes. The low energy consumption and high production capacity help save on production costs.

Feed Formulation Control
This system features a high raw material processing capacity and ensures standardized processing for raw materials. The extruder is capable of handling a wide range of floating fish feed formulations to meet the nutritional needs of various fish species.

Feed Quality Assurance
High-quality feed is essential for aquaculture and fish feed production plant operations. Our fish feed processing line is equipped with advanced production technology, enabling the consistent production of high-quality fish feed.

Simple and Convenient Operation
This line is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple and efficient production process that reduces reliance on manual labor. All equipment components are made of wear-resistant materials and are easy to install, facilitating daily maintenance and replacement.

Flexible Layout, Space-Saving
We offer flexible process configuration. The entire fish meal production line is scientifically divided into sections to improve space utilization. Its compact layout shortens material transport distances and reduces investment costs.

Expand fish feed Market
As a startup fish feed plant manufacturer, this option is an excellent choice. It offers both outstanding and stable production while helping you save on costs. Its products meet the high standards of the market, helping you enter the fish feed market.
Global Cases
We provide high-quality fish food processing line solutions to customers worldwide. Below are representative projects with a production capacity of 0.5–1.0 T/H. Since each customer’s production requirements and specific circumstances vary, the actual project configurations may differ significantly. Please feel free to contact us to obtain your ideal solution.


0.5–1.0 T/H Floating Fish Feed Production Line in Bangladesh
The client is a freshwater fish farm that raises tilapia, catfish, carp, and other species, and has a steady demand for feed. To reduce feed procurement costs, the client opted for this production line solution. By configuring different dies, the system can produce 1–2 mm fish fry feed and 2–4 mm diameter feed for adult fish. It also allows the client to adjust the feed formulation at any time according to aquaculture needs.


0.5–1.0 T/H Fish Feed Production Plant in Nigeria
As the scale of local aquaculture expands, the client invested in this small aquatic feed pellet plant to produce fish feed. We configured a complete production system for them, capable of producing floating feed in various specifications. By adjusting the feed formulation and parameters, this twin-screw extruder can also meet the demand for sinking feed. Their feed products have been well-received by nearby fish farms.


0.5–1.0 T/H fish feed processing line in Indonesia
This client operates a fish farm of considerable scale and required an automated production line for floating feed. The raw materials include fish meal, soybean meal, corn, and other ingredients, and the process requires the spraying of appropriate amounts of additives. The feed produced by this system exhibits excellent water resistance and buoyancy. It primarily meets the aquaculture needs of tilapia and freshwater fish at various growth stages. Therefore, multiple sets of extrusion dies were also configured.


0.5–1.0 T/H Floating Fish Feed Production Line in Uganda
We provided a customized production line for a start-up fish feed mill. The client needed to produce tilapia feed meeting specific standards for sale to fish farms. Consequently, a twin screw extrusion machine with higher production capacity was selected. This solution features a compact layout, simple operation, and allows for future upgrades. To date, this solution has generated substantial returns on investment for the client.
We have extensive experience in providing services for global fish feed projects and can offer equipment solutions tailored to your specific needs. Additionally, we offer aqua feed production lines with other capacities. Click the button to learn more about our capacity configurations.
Floating Fish Feed Production Line Capacity Options
Below are fish feed solutions for common production scales, ranging from 0.2 to 10.0 T/H. Each solution is backed by real-world customer cases. To meet a wider range of needs, we offer customized solutions, turnkey services, and configurations with varying levels of automation. In addition, we provide solutions for larger-scale aquaculture pellet plants. Please feel free to contact us for your fish feed solution.
RICHI MACHINERY
Why choose RICHI?
RICHI Machinery was established in 1995 and holds European CE certification, Swiss SGS certification, French BV certification, and ISO 9001 quality management system certification, with a complete international trade system. Up to now, our products have been exported to 140 countries and regions, which has earned the trust and recognition of a wide range of customers.
For equipment manufacturing, we have established a state-of-the-art production facility equipped with advanced technology. Each piece of equipment is designed and manufactured with customer needs in mind. All products undergo rigorous testing before being sold. Whether you operate a small fish farm or a large-scale fish feed production facility, you can find the ideal floating fish feed production line solution at RICHI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t just supply equipment—we also provide you with the most comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales consultation services. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from customers. These include suitability for specific production capacities, required configurations, production costs, and more. If you have any questions about this fish feed pellet line, please feel free to contact us at any time.
How to make floating fish feed?
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This process involves the following main production steps: ingredient preparation, grinding, mixing, extrusion, drying, oil spraying, cooling, screening, and packaging. For powdered raw materials smaller than 3–5 mm, a grinding stage is not required.
You can adjust the feed formulation as needed and proceed with pellet production after thorough mixing. Through high-temperature extrusion and expansion in the extruder, the process produces standardized feed that is highly digestible and water-resistant. Subsequent pellet processing stages can be configured as needed.
What projects is the 0.5–1.0 T/H floating fish feed production line suitable for?
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This production line is suitable for aquaculture farms with stable feed demand, as well as small- and medium-scale commercial aquafeed plants. It supports the production of floating fish feed, slow-sinking fish feed, and sinking fish feed, as well as various particle sizes and feed formulations.
With low investment costs, minimal energy consumption, and high-quality output, it represents a cost-effective investment solution. Consequently, it helps aquaculture farms reduce feed costs and optimize farming results, while enabling feed plants to build a strong reputation and expand their market presence.
What types of aquaculture feed can this production line produce?
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Floating fish feed is the flagship product of this solution. It supports the production of floating fish feed for different life stages and species, such as common tilapia, carp, catfish, and other freshwater fish. The pellets feature good water resistance, stable structure, and are easy for fish to consume. Common pellet diameters range from 0.8 to 6 mm.
If you opt for a twin-screw extruder configuration, you can also produce high-quality sinking and slow-sinking feeds. You can produce a wide variety of fish feeds by adjusting the raw material formulations and extrusion parameters.
How much floor space is required for this 0.5–1.0 T/H floating fish feed production line?
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As a small-scale production line, it typically features a compact design. It is generally suitable for small to medium-sized facilities. The specific floor space required will depend on your process configuration, level of automation, and the number of silos. We provide a design tailored to your facility’s conditions to minimize space requirements and ensure stable operation.


















