Which feeding systems are compatible?

RationFEED works with any feeding system that includes an API. Current integrations include Scale, AKVA Group, Arvotech, Fluctus, and Laksesystemet. A local computer with read and write access to the feeding system is required for automatic control.

How is RationFEED installed?

The camera is mounted outside the water using custom fasteners fitted to your tank setup. No submerged equipment is needed. Installation typically completes the same day, with full calibration within about two weeks.

Does the camera need regular maintenance?

The camera and optics are designed to be self-cleaning and operate out of water, so routine cleaning is not required. This means control remains stable and unaffected by biofouling or maintenance schedules.

How does automatic feeding control work?

When RationFEED detects that pellet waste is increasing or decreasing, it automatically adjusts the appetite factor on your feeding system. This keeps feeding matched to fish appetite in real time, reducing waste and improving water quality.

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RationFEED

Boost Feeding with Less Waste and Cleaner Water

RationFEED counts uneaten pellets in real-time and automatically adjusts feeding to appetite. So you grow fish efficiently while protecting water quality.

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3-month trial with full refund option

The Challenge

Feed is the Largest Cost in Salmon Farming

Adjusting feeding to appetite is difficult. Pellets have low visibility in turbulent water. Appetite changes fast. Without real-time data, you are guessing.

Low Visibility, Hard Decisions

Feed pellets are difficult to see in turbulent flows and mixed effluent. You may be feeding, but you do not know how much is wasted.

Appetite Changes Quickly

Fish react to stress and eat less. If appetite drops, feeding must adapt immediately. Manual adjustment cannot keep pace.

The Solution

Real-Time Pellet Counting and Automatic Feeding Control

RationFEED quantifies wasted pellets escaping through the effluent, then uses that signal to feed to appetite with minimal waste.

The Only Non-Submerged Camera System for Precision Feeding

Easier to install, operate, and maintain out of water. Does not prevent water flow or dead fish removal. Control remains stable because it does not depend on routine cleaning.

Controls Feeding Automatically

Knowing the number of wasted pellets, RationFEED adjusts the feeding system to changes in appetite. Minimal waste improves water quality and further enhances appetite.

Counts Uneaten Pellets in Real Time

A unique discovery in imaging makes it possible to distinguish pellets from fish waste and see through turbulent flows. Using patented optical methods and AI, pellets are counted with high precision.

Complements Your Expertise

Together, we improve conditions for your fish and create optimal growth. RationFEED helps identify causes of reduced feeding such as broken pellets, water quality issues, and stressful events.

From Installation to Automatic Control

A straightforward trial process designed to fit your existing tank and feeding system.

Trial Installation

We install a device with custom fasteners that fit your setup and distance between the device and outflow pipe.

Connect and Begin Counting

After the device is connected to internet, electricity, and water, it starts counting pellets. Greater accuracy within two weeks when image analysis is optimized for your setup.

Enable Automatic Feeding Control

For automatic control, RationFEED needs a local computer with read and write access to the feeding system via API. Compatible with any feeding system that includes an API.

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Features

Purpose-Built for Stable, Verifiable Pellet Counting

Feeding to appetite with confidence

Computer Vision at the Effluent

Counts pellets at effluent so feeding can match appetite with less waste and cleaner water.

Specialized Optics

Distinguishes pellets in fast, turbulent flows, improving accuracy and verification.

Automatic Feeding Control

Adjusts feeding system Appetite Factor when under- or overfeeding happens.

Out-of-Water Camera and Self-Cleaning

Stable counting and control without routine cleaning hassles.

Web-Based User Interface

Cloud historical appetite and control data, with high-access parameters for automation tuning.

Mobile Alerts

Notifications for prolonged maximum or minimum feeding.

Savings Calculator

Estimate Your Feed Savings

Calculator

Use the sliders to estimate annual feed savings.

Estimated annual savings

Annual feed savings

€300,000

These are simple scenario estimates for planning. Actual results depend on species, system design, and site conditions.

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See How RationFEED Adjusts Feeding Automatically

Automatic Appetite Control

RationFEED uses wasted pellet counts to adjust feeding (appetite factor) to match fish appetite and reduce waste. As pellet waste changes, the appetite factor responds to keep feeding near the target.

What Operators Say

We have excellent overall results using RationFeed to monitor and control our feeding 24/7.”

Vidar Orn VictorssonAssistant Grow Out Manager at Laxey

3-Month Trial

3-Month Trial with Rental Contract and Refund Option

Lasting Value

Rental contract so the device can be returned
Keeps saving money long-term
New software features over time
Trusted advisors on the line

Service and Support

Remote and local customer support
Service agents in main market areas
Refund on demo contract if you do not find it valuable

Frequently Asked Questions

RationFEED uses patented optical methods and AI to count uneaten pellets escaping through the effluent in real time. The camera is mounted outside the water, looking into the outflow pipe, and distinguishes pellets from fish waste even in turbulent flows.

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Start Counting Wasted Pellets

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