This document discusses fish feeding practices. It notes that fish feed determines nutrient loading, growth rates, economic viability, and health. Traditional practices used low-protein, single-ingredient feeds mixed by hand, resulting in low growth rates, yields, and profits. Pellet feeds offer benefits like being finely ground, balanced, easy to store and use, and leading to healthier fish and better water quality and economic outcomes. The key factors in fish feeding are providing a balanced diet at the appropriate amounts, sizes, and frequencies tailored to the fish's age and environment.