Starter feed · Recipe no. 595
BR OptiStart 3–4 EX
Starter feed for trout, salmon trout, carp, sturgeon, African catfish, tilapia and pikeperch. Fish weight 0.5–5 g, pellet size 0.6–1.2 mm.
- Crude protein
- 55.31%
- Crude fat
- 14.05%
- Pellet size: Diameter of the feed pellet in mm
- 0.6–1.2 mm
- Processing (EX): extruded, sinking
- extruded, sinking
- achievable FCR: Feed conversion: kg feed per kg weight gain
- from 0.55
- Bag
- 20 kg
Under optimal conditions, according to the product sheet. Based on customer results and experience.
Description
- Arctic LT fishmeal: whole-fish meal from the Arctic, optimal amino acid profile.
- Shrimp meal: increases feed acceptance.
- High share of animal protein: highly digestible, no protein concentrates.
- Reduced carbohydrate: low starch content, stable blood glucose, good digestibility.
- Yeast product: a mark of quality, with MOS and beta-glucan for gut health.
- Salmon oil: rich in omega-3 fatty acids for vitality.
- White plume poppy: natural plant extract.
- Very good feed conversion: FCR from 0.55, economical and environmentally friendly.
- Low crude fibre: only 1.31%, lower excretion, clean water.
- Sinking behaviour: optimal and water-stable for efficient feed intake.
FCR values under optimal conditions, according to the product sheet.
Feeding recommendation
Feeding rate in kg feed per 100 kg fish per day, by water temperature and fish weight. The optimum is marked.
0.5–2 g
1.7 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.0 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.0 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.6 kg per 100 kg fish per day4.3 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.5 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.0 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.9 kg per 100 kg fish per day4.2 kg per 100 kg fish per day4.3 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.9 kg per 100 kg fish per day
2–5 g
1.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day1.6 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.0 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.9 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.5 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.9 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day2.8 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.2 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.4 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.5 kg per 100 kg fish per day3.2 kg per 100 kg fish per day
Under optimal conditions, according to the product sheet. Based on customer results and experience.
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| Trout · Salmon trout · Sturgeon | Carp · African catfish · Tilapia · Pikeperch | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish weight (g) | Pellet size (mm) | achievable FCR | 6 °C | 8 °C | 10 °C | 12 °C | 14 °C | 16 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 18 °C | 20 °C | 22 °C | 24 °C | 26 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 28 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 30 °C |
| 0.5–2 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.55 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 2–5 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.58 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Under optimal conditions, according to the product sheet. Based on customer results and experience. Optimum according to the catalogue
| Trout · Salmon trout · Sturgeon | Carp · African catfish · Tilapia · Pikeperch | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish weight (g) | Pellet size (mm) | achievable FCR | 6 °C | 8 °C | 10 °C | 12 °C | 14 °C | 16 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 18 °C | 20 °C | 22 °C | 24 °C | 26 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 28 °C, Optimum according to the catalogue | 30 °C |
| 0.5–2 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.55 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 2–5 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.58 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Under optimal conditions, according to the product sheet. Based on customer results and experience. Optimum according to the catalogue
How to read a product sheet · Feeding by temperature and oxygen
Composition
in descending order by weight
- LT fishmeal
- Wheat
- Shrimp meal
- Salmon oil
- Triticale
- Blood meal
- Soya lecithin
- Monocalcium phosphate
- Yeast product (rich in MOS and beta-glucan)
- Feed charcoal
- White plume poppy
Analytical constituents
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 55.31% |
| Crude fat | 14.05% |
| Crude fibre | 1.31% |
| Crude ash | 11.57% |
| Phosphorus | 1.63% |
| Calcium | 2.09% |
| Sodium | 0.66% |
Additives per kg feed
Nutritional
| Additive | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (3a672a) | 22,500 IU: International units (vitamins) |
| Vitamin D3 (3a671) | 3,000 IU: International units (vitamins) |
| Vitamin E (3a700) | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C (3a312) | 450 mg |
| Choline chloride (3a890) | 1,800 mg |
| Iron (iron(II) sulphate) 3b103 | 187.5 mg |
| Iodine (calcium iodate) 3b202 | 3 mg |
| Copper (copper(II) sulphate) 3b405 | 9 mg |
| Zinc (zinc oxide) 3b603 | 120 mg |
| Manganese (manganese(II) oxide) 3b502 | 30 mg |
Technological
| Additive | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E 321) | 116.44 mg |
| Montmorillonite-illite (1g557) | 5,000 mg |
Delivery format
- Bag 20 kg
- Big bag for larger quantities
- Silo, bulk, for farms with silo facilities
- ex works Beeskow
Seals
Alternatives in the range
- under 0.5 gBR OptiStart 0–2 EX
- from 5 gAF OptiStart 50/15 EX
The information on the bag or big bag label is binding. All information is for guidance only; subject to change. Catalogue 2026, p. 12.