AKVA group's feeding systems ensure optimal utilization of the feed. The system is based on a technology that preserves the quality of the feed keeping the pellets intact when being fed into the fish tanks. The feed pellets are eaten readily by the fish securing that pellets are not falling to the bottom of the tank. It is essential that all feed is eaten to avoid spillage and to gain as much growth in the fish biomass as possible. Efficient feeding and maximized feed uptake in a recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) will increase the performance:
- The load on the mechanical filtration and the biofilter is reduced resulting in an increase of the total production capacity of the system
- The overall cleanliness of the RAS is improved minimizing the production og off-flavor (MIB and geosmin)
- The cleaner water will result in improved light transmission that will ease fish eating behavior and reduce early maturation issues
- The effects of careful handling and efficient feed utilization are essential in terms of sustainability. The fish farmer saves costs in feed purchasing, and there will be less sludge to dispose of.
AKVA group´s Research & Development team conducts extensive research in fish feeding behavior for the development of the best suited technologies and software solutions. Having the basic in order is essential: Clean water of high quality and the right temperature that has been biological treated and aerated secures an efficient oxygen intake over the gills allowing the fish to utilize the feed extremely effectively when digested. This results in rapid growth of healthy fish.