This is a project about small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia. This story comes from a small family-run trout farm in Cochabamba Department, nestled in the Andean valleys, where crystal-clear spring water provides perfect conditions for raising rainbow trout.
This is a project about small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia. In Bolivia, aquaculture might not yet be as big as it is in coastal South American countries, but it’s growing steadily, especially in the high-altitude regions where cold-water trout farming is expanding every year. This story comes from a small family-run trout farm in Cochabamba Department, nestled in the Andean valleys, where crystal-clear spring water provides perfect conditions for raising rainbow trout.
For years, this trout farm relied on bagged commercial feed imported from Chile and Peru. But the cost of feed, combined with frequent supply delays at the border, kept squeezing their profits. The farm owners, a father and his two sons, decided they could no longer rely solely on buying expensive foreign feed. They wanted to take control of their own feed production so they could adjust feed formulas for different growth stages and maintain a steady supply all year round.
That's why they reached out to RICHI Machinery, looking for a small floating fish feed machine that would let them produce high-quality trout feed in-house, using raw materials that are available locally or can be sourced at reasonable prices.
Name:
floating fish feed machine
Country:
Bolivia
Date:
2025
Capacity:
0.5–0.6 tons per hour
Extruder Type:
Dry Type
Model:
DGP120-B
Total Power:
55KW
Diameter of Screw:
120MM
After discussing their goals with RICHI's technical team, the family settled on the DGP120-B small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia, which offers a good middle ground for a farm of their size. They didn't want to over-invest in a huge machine yet, but they also wanted room to expand production in the future or even sell excess feed to other local trout farmers.
The chosen model:
With this capacity, they plan to produce feed 2–3 times a week for their own trout ponds, with spare capacity to supply local cooperatives and smaller fish farmers nearby who face the same feed supply challenges.
One of the biggest advantages of bringing feed production in-house is that the farm can take advantage of local raw materials. Bolivia produces good-quality corn and soybean meal, and there are local suppliers who sell fishmeal byproducts from lake fisheries.
Their standard trout feed formula with the DGP120-B small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia is carefully balanced to match the protein and fat needs of rainbow trout:
This mix gives a protein content of around 38–42%—ideal for growing healthy trout that convert feed efficiently and produce good-quality fillets for the local market.
Before buying the DGP120-B small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia, the farm's biggest headache was paying inflated prices for imported floating trout feed. On top of that, they had zero flexibility—if the feed delivery was late, they had to reduce feeding or pay higher costs to buy emergency stock from local resellers.
By adding a small dry type fish feed extruder machine from RICHI, they solved multiple issues at once:
The easy adjustability of DGP120-B small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia means they can fine-tune pellet size and buoyancy. Since trout need floating feed for surface feeding in raceways and ponds, stable pellets that don't disintegrate quickly are crucial. The farm owners like that they can monitor the feed's float rate and expansion ratio directly during production.
One concern they had at the beginning was whether they could operate an extruder correctly without prior experience. RICHI’s local technical agent in Bolivia arranged virtual training, video demonstrations, and step-by-step installation support.
The father and sons learned how to:
Thanks to the training, they went from no experience with extrusion to producing stable, high-quality trout feed within the first two weeks.
One surprising side effect of buying the RICHI small floating fish feed machine is that it brought new opportunities for collaboration among local fish farmers. In their valley, there are at least 12 other small trout farms facing the same expensive feed problem.
By producing slightly more than they need, this farm has started a micro-cooperative model: they produce extra feed and sell it at fair prices to neighbors. Everyone wins—neighbors get reliable floating fish feed, the family earns extra income, and trout farmers in Cochabamba become less dependent on imported brands.
Before choosing the DGP120-B small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia, this family considered three other suppliers. They picked RICHI because they didn't just get a machine—they got guidance on how to choose the right raw materials, how to set up a clean processing area, and how to maintain consistent pellet quality through different seasons.
The farm's father put it simply: “The machine is important, but having RICHI on the phone when you have a question is what makes the difference.”
Trout farming in Bolivia is still in its early stages, but success stories like this show how local fish farmers can take control of one of their biggest cost factors—feed. By investing in a small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia, they can make the entire production chain more resilient, more profitable, and better suited to local conditions.
For this family, the DGP120-B floating fish feed extruder isn’t just a machine—it's a stepping stone. They’re already dreaming about adding a small hammer mill and mixer next year to grind corn and soybeans themselves, closing the loop and lowering costs even further.
For Trout, Tilapia, and Beyond: The Right Floating Fish Feed Machine for You The DGP series small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia can cover everyone from tiny backyard fish farmers to medium-sized cooperatives. Whether you need the compact DGP80-B fish feed pelletizer, the flexible DGP120-B floating fish feed machine, or the larger DGP160-B floating fish feed extruder, RICHI helps you match your real production needs and your local raw material situation.
If you’re in Bolivia or anywhere in Latin America and want to make your own high-quality floating fish feed, the best time to start is now.
This family in Cochabamba made the leap—and they're already seeing better fish, lower costs, and new income streams. If you're ready to do the same, RICHI's team will help you choose the best floating fish feed pellet press, design your production setup, and train your workers to run it like pros.
Don't let expensive, unreliable feed stop you from growing your fish farm. Let RICHI show you how a single small floating fish feed machine in Bolivia can change your business—and your future.
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