Species/Protein Chart (Percent Protein) Species Carnivorous Sunfish -Bluegill, hybrids Yellow perch Largemouth/striped bass Trout Omnivorous Catfish Tilapia Carp/goldfish/koi/amus Baitfish -Fathead minnows Crustaceans Freshwater shrimp Crayfish Larval (starter feeds) 45-50 45-50 45-50 45-50 Growout 36-42 38-45 38-45 42-46 Broodstock 42 40 40 40
45-50 45-50 45-50 45-50
28-36 28-35 28-36 28-32
36 36 34 36
45-50
30-36 28-32
na na
To Be Eligible for Grant $ 2008 Feed Costs Must be Greater than $0.648 $0.421 $0.321
2003-07 Average Protein Level Tier 1 - High Protein Feed Tier 2 - Medium Protein Level Feed Tier 3 - Low Protein Level Feed Greater than 45% Between 45% and 35% Less than 35% Cost * $0.518 $0.337 $0.257
Average prices (*) were calculated by using price averages for three of major suppliers of aquaculture feed in Ohio for the 2003 to 2007 period. Protein levels are suggested levels of protein used for the different aquaculture species and production cycles. All prices are listed price per pound. Species/Protein chart figures were supplied by The Ohio State University at Piketon.