Table 6. Type of formulated feed used for mullet culture with advantage and disadvantage and the type of processing
Type of feed Advantages Disadvantages Moisture (% max) Processing techniques
Farm-made feed      
Dry No energy requirement (pellets may be made by hand with a meat mincer and then sun dried); vitamins preserved.  Feeds available on site. Easy to make. Utilize local waste products. Dry feed last longer than moist feeds. Starches not cooked and not well digestible; Low water stability (additional binder may be required);shorter storage period; High FCRs; large surface required for drying. Moist feed can not be stored and need to be used immediately. Dry pellet 10% and moist diet 30% Wet dough extruded through a meat mincer and sun dried
Moist Hand made dough