Feeding rates in Australia for land-based farming equate to approximately 2% of body weight on a two to three times per week feeding cycle, depending on water temperature and farming methods. With this feeding regime it is recommended that a 10% excess of feed per tank be applied to ensure all abalone are fed adequately. This also allows for a visual assessment of consumption.

Feeding rates in Australia for sea-based farming equates to approximately 6% of body weight on a weekly feeding cycle, depending on water temperature and farming methods.

Feeding conversion rates are currently at 1.1-1.5:1.0 for land-based farming. Conversion rates for sea-based farming are currently equivocal, however appear to be comparable.