Fish

There are a number of different fish feeds available from TAF, each range unique to the type of fish farming.
For intensive cage culture (on Large dams and lakes) we offer high protein complete feeds to cater for three growth phases i.e. Fry/larval stage, Grower and Finisher
For the less intensive pond culture systems we offer a supplemental feed designed to fill in the gaps of a largely algal diet.

The Intensive Cage culture rations are to be fed to appetite (ad-Lib)
The Pond fish supplement is to be fed at 2% of Bio-mass per pond, from roughly 60-80g onwards.

There are no growth promoters or antibiotics in all the fish feeds mentioned above.
The Pond fish supplement is to be fed at 2% of Bio-mass per pond, from roughly 60-80g onwards.
The Vitamin and Mineral Premixes have been formulated using special ingredients that are not denatured in the pelleting and extrusion process.

The rations outlined above have been formulated and developed in conjunction with fish specialists (Provimi and Genomar) and have been tested in cage cultures and Integrated pond systems in Kariba and Kafue respectively, delivering very good results
We do however accept that although we have the machinery and technical know-how to produce top quality feed, aquaculture in Africa is still very much in a developmental stage and custom mixes are welcom
All the above feeds have been developed with Tilapia farming in mind. The Pond Fish Supplement has, however, proven effective on systems growing Carp and Barbel.

Growth is dependant on many environmental factors due to the fact that fish are cold blooded.
Water temperature, Oxygen levels and water quality (hardness, pH etc) are of the most critical factors
Genetics, as always, plays a huge role in terms of performance and selecting for higher mature weight should be a key point on any breeding strategy.
Fish have the potential to grow rapidly on relatively small quantities of feed provided all three key factors are in balance i.e. Genetics, Feed and Management