Feed Management in Aquaculture
Feed conversion ratio (FCR) — the kilograms of feed required to produce one kilogram of fish — is the single most important economic metric in aquaculture. Typical FCRs range from 1.2-1.5 for tilapia and 1.0-1.3 for salmon. Daily feeding logs provide the numerator data (feed input) needed to calculate FCR and identify inefficiencies before they become costly.