Linn-Catalogue 2019-2020

FEED FISH RELIABLY! Every fish farmer‘s primary objective is to rear the fish as quickly and healthily as possible. For optimum growth, it is vi- tal that the fish are fed continuously and regularly. These factors are important in determining water quality and feed con- version rates. Amateur fish farmers often have the problem of being unable to go to their ponds daily. However, it is important that the fish are fed daily. This can be done ea- sily, and reliably, with pendulum feeders, or feeders with vibrator motors. On more complex fish farms, a more sophisticated and extensive feeding sys­ tem is required. The commercial success of the farm is very dependent on the food utilisation and the ability to increa- se feeding in line with growth. Fish – like people – should receive smaller portions several times a day. In the case of “manual feeding” on large fish farms this means a high labour costs. If 4 to 5 feeds per day are carried out, it is usual to have onewor- ker who‘s sole duty is to feed the fish. This results in a high labour cost, and there is no time for other work. Under these circumstances, feed sprayers be­ come cost-effective, and offer economic advantage. Feed sprayers feed the fish automatically, according to the farmer‘s preferences. This leaves time for other work. LINN Germany produces a wide range of automatic systems to apply and spread the feed in ponds and tanks. The fol­ lowing pages give full details. Feeding 40 LINN