Pro-Start from Zeigler Bros, Inc is a high-performance starter diet engineered to maximise survival, health and early growth in finfish during the most critical lifecycle stages. Designed for hatcheries and early nursery phases, Pro-Start combines advanced nutrition with functional health technologies to deliver consistent, reliable results across species and production systems.
Optimised early-life nutrition
Pro-Start features a carefully balanced formulation using premium-quality ingredients to ensure ultra-high digestibility and nutrient availability, supporting rapid larval development and efficient feed utilisation. Its superior water stability minimises nutrient leaching and helps maintain optimal water quality — key for sensitive early-stage fish.
Functional health support: probiotics + Vpak
A defining feature of Pro-Start is its integrated health package:
- Proprietary probiotics – Selected microbial strains that enhance gut health and competitively exclude pathogenic bacteria
- Vpak immunostimulant – A natural additive shown to improve survival, strengthen resistance to stress and support juvenile development
Together, these technologies provide a natural alternative to antibiotics, aligning with global aquaculture trends toward more sustainable and responsible production.
Enhanced survival & hatchery performance
Pro-Start is specifically developed to:
- Improve survival rates during first feeding and early growth
- Promote uniform fry development
- Strengthen resilience under stressful culture conditions
- Support better performance throughout subsequent grow-out phases
Flexible formats for precision feeding
To meet the needs of different species and hatchery protocols, Pro-Start is available in a wide range of particle sizes:
- Meal and micro-crumbles for first feeding
- Crumbles for early juveniles
- Mini-pellets (1.5–2.0 mm) for fingerlings
This allows producers to match feed size precisely to fish size, improving intake and reducing waste.
Application across species
Pro-Start is suitable for a variety of omnivorous and carnivorous finfish species, making it a versatile solution for multi-species hatcheries and integrated aquaculture operations.
