{"id":3471,"date":"2026-10-05T11:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/fish-meal-for-aquaculture-shrimp-fish-feed\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:52:37","slug":"fish-meal-for-aquaculture-shrimp-fish-feed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/ms\/fish-meal-for-aquaculture-shrimp-fish-feed\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish Meal for Aquaculture: How to Use Fish Meal in Shrimp and Fish Feed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Quick answer:<\/strong> Fish meal is the most important protein source in aquaculture feed because it is highly digestible, palatable and rich in essential amino acids and omega-3 fats. Shrimp and carnivorous fish feeds typically use the highest levels, while tilapia and catfish feeds use less. For shrimp and fry feed, choose 60\u201365% protein, low-TVB-N (fresh) fish meal.<\/p>\n

Updated October 2026 \u00b7 NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Key facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Recommended grade<\/th>\n60\u201365% crude protein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Freshness indicator<\/th>\nLow TVB-N and histamine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highest inclusion<\/th>\nShrimp, marine fish, fry and broodstock feed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lower inclusion<\/th>\nTilapia, catfish, carp feed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key benefits<\/th>\nDigestibility, palatability, omega-3, growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why fish meal matters in aquaculture<\/h2>\n

Fish and shrimp evolved eating other aquatic animals, so marine protein suits their digestion. Fish meal supplies balanced amino acids, phospholipids, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals, and it makes feed attractive so animals eat quickly before pellets break down in water.<\/p>\n

Typical fish meal use by species<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th>\nFish meal use<\/th>\nGrade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shrimp (vannamei, tiger)<\/td>\nHigh, especially starter feeds<\/td>\n60\u201365% CP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine fish (seabass, grouper)<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\n60\u201365% CP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fry and fingerling feeds<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\n65% CP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tilapia, catfish, carp<\/td>\nModerate to low<\/td>\n55\u201360% CP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Exact inclusion is set by your feed formulator and depends on price and the other proteins available.<\/p>\n

Choosing fish meal for aqua feed<\/h2>\n