Organic Fish Pellets

[Tony]

Does anyone know of an organic based fish pellet on the market?
We purchase almost everything organic and would like to feed the fish an organic based diet so that we are not consuming fish contaminated with synthetic based nutrients from non-organic fish pellets. Or pellets that are created from non-organically grown ingredients.
Fussy I know, but in the whole scheme of aquaponics I think this is quite an important facet of the project. Even my worm farm receives only organic materials.!

[nick]

ther eis an organic fish food that is made by a company in south east queensland, can not remember who but will have a look later in the day and post the info if I have any luck.

[jack@badflas]

Look into spent distiller's grain. The start is pure seed. Once malted what is left over is a high protien feed that tests free of any sort of peticide or anything else. The process of malting involves boiling and rinsing and this ends up being a very good low cost feed of about 30% protien, some carbs, and a little fat. Mixed with soy flour it makes a nice complete feed for tilapia.

I feed my worms this too and they love it.

[nick]

here is a post about the organic pellets, it is from the other site so hope this is okay,

http://backyardaquaponics.com/forum/...hp?f=26&t=2658

[Tony]

Hi Nick.
Thanks a stack for the link.
After some searching I found Michael's email address and details as below
"Please email me on michael@appliednutrition.com.au is you are interested or ring me on 07 3206 2568 or 0418 659 423."
From what I read the mix is for Silver Perch so I am not sure if this would be suitable for Trout. I hope so. I have sent him an email so will await to see.
Now all I need to work out is how much I would feed I need..
Thanks again.
Cheers
Tony

[Tony]

Hey Jack.
With a number of breweries at my doorstep, spent distillers grain may be an option. I have no idea how I would get hold of some or who to speak with, but it certainly is an idea to keep in mind..!
Cheers
Tony

[Hamish]

It will be good to hear if anyone else has used spent brewers grain as feed with good results. It would be a cheap if not free feed source.

[GaryD]

Hi,

It would be a cheap if not free feed source.

I'd be surprised if spent brewers/distillers grain was all that cheap given its feed value. It is used extensively in pig and poultry feed.

Gary

[Tony]

Hi Gary.
You're absolutely correct with the demand for spelt distillers grain from the piggeries and hen farms.. I made a few enquiries and they were all geared up for bulk supplies only, and are not interested in smaller quantities. I haven't checked any feed stores yet though.
I am told trout do not like it anyway, but it is excellent for tilapia and perch.
I still have not had a reply from Michael yet about his organic pellet stock and will call him shortly.
Cheers
T

[Hamish]

Might be a good excuse to brew your own fish food - the waste product can be used for human consumption