This is a project about a twin screw fish feed extruder machine in Algeria. This particular story is about an ambitious mid-sized fish farm located near Annaba. The owner, a second-generation aquaculture entrepreneur, has been farming sea bream and sea bass in floating cages along the coast for nearly 15 years.

This is a project about a twin screw fish feed extruder machine in Algeria. When people think of aquaculture in North Africa, Algeria is often overlooked — yet it has one of the most promising coastlines for fish farming in the entire Mediterranean basin. Over the past few years, fish farmers along Algeria’s northern coast have been scaling up production of high-value species like sea bream, sea bass, and mullet to reduce seafood imports and strengthen food security.
This particular story is about an ambitious mid-sized fish farm located near Annaba. The owner, a second-generation aquaculture entrepreneur, has been farming sea bream and sea bass in floating cages along the coast for nearly 15 years. For most of that time, he relied heavily on imported commercial fish feed. However, with international feed prices fluctuating sharply, especially over the past three years, he realized that controlling feed production in-house could make his farm more resilient and profitable.
But building an entire fish feed production line from scratch wasn’t practical for his budget. So he took a more realistic, step-by-step approach: invest in one core piece of equipment first — a twin screw fish feed extruder machine — and integrate it into the old but serviceable local feed mixing and grinding equipment he already owned. This would allow him to shift part of his feed production in-house and ensure fresher, higher-quality pellets for his stock.
Name:
fish feed extrusion equipment
Country:
Algeria
Date:
2025
Capacity:
3–4 tons per hour
Model:
SPHS120*2
Main Motor Power:
110 kW
Screw Diameter:
120 mm
Conditioner Power:
11 kW
After comparing options and consulting with local feed specialists, he settled on the SPHS120*2 twin screw fish feed extruder machine from RICHI MACHINERY. This model’s technical specs were a perfect match for his farm’s production goals:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main Motor Power | 110 kW — powerful enough to handle dense feed recipes |
| Screw Diameter | 120 mm — ideal for flexible pellet sizes |
| Conditioner Power | 11 kW, with a DC500-244 steam conditioner |
| Differential Conditioner Power | 11 kW, with DC500*400-300 specs |
| Output Capacity | 3–4 tons per hour — exactly what the farm needs daily during peak feeding season |
This capacity means he can cover 70% of his farm’s total feed needs himself, dramatically cutting dependence on imported feed and securing stable supply when shipping delays or cost spikes hit the local market.
Using the farm’s old hammer mill, all raw materials are finely ground, mixed, and steamed before entering the twin screw fish feed pelletizer. The double-screw system ensures even cooking, excellent gelatinization, and precise expansion, which is vital for stable, uniform floating pellets that don’t disintegrate in seawater.
While sea bream and sea bass are the farm’s core species, the new floating fish feed extruder machine opens doors for experimenting with other high-value products. For instance, the farmer plans to test custom feeds for mullet, which local customers increasingly demand for coastal pond systems. He’s also considering small specialty batches of floating ornamental fish feed for local pet shops — something that was impossible before, given the lack of control over feed specifications when fully outsourcing production.
Having a flexible twin screw fish feed pellet machine means he can adjust pellet diameter, density, and ingredients for different target species with minor tweaks. That’s a big advantage for a farm looking to stand out in a competitive market.
Before buying the SPHS120*2 twin screw fish feed extruder, the farm briefly tested a second-hand single screw extruder. However, the older machine couldn’t meet modern demands: pellet uniformity was poor, floating rates were inconsistent, and there were frequent jams due to the local recipe’s high oil content. Switching to the twin screw design solved these problems instantly.
Twin screw extrusion provides better mixing and shearing, which is essential when working with a blend of local fish meal, soft grains, and oil additives. The result? The pellets are perfectly formed, stable, and buoyant for longer periods in the cage nets, which helps reduce feed waste and keep water cleaner.
Algeria has over 1,600 kilometers of coastline, fertile inland ponds, and a government eager to boost seafood self-sufficiency. But feed has always been the weak link — expensive, inconsistent, and too reliant on imports. This single-farm success story shows that it doesn’t take a mega factory to break that cycle. Sometimes, all it takes is the right fish feed extruder machine at the right scale, paired with smart sourcing of local raw materials.
Other farmers who have access to basic pre-grinding and mixing equipment can follow this model: invest in a floating fish feed pelletizer, use existing equipment, and start small. Step by step, they can gain control over feed quality and reduce their exposure to global feed price shocks.
The farmer chose RICHI MACHINERY not just for the technical specs, but for the support behind the machine. From initial consultations on the best twin screw configuration to helping design the extruder’s integration with his older local machines, RICHI’s engineers were there every step of the way. And with reliable remote support and easy access to spare parts, the farmer feels confident he can keep the machine running smoothly, even during Algeria’s hot summers and peak fish growth cycles.
If you’re farming fish in Algeria — or anywhere else where high feed costs hold you back — this story proves you don’t need millions to take control of your feed supply. Investing in a single twin screw fish feed extruder machine, floating fish feed extruder, or twin screw fish feed pellet mill can put you back in charge of your margins and your product quality.
RICHI MACHINERY has helped fish farmers across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond find smart, scalable solutions that make sense for local realities. We know what works, from sea bream to mullet, from tilapia to ornamental species — and we back up our equipment with real support, not just sales talk.
If you’re serious about better feed, healthier fish, and lower costs, RICHI MACHINERY is ready to help you build it one step at a time.
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