Sri Lanka’s pioneer ornamental fish exporter, Lumbini Aquaria International (Pvt) Ltd. commencing manufacture of a series of uniquely Sri Lankan aqua nutrients.
Aptly branded ‘Gobble’ the new product has already been exhibited in Germany at the 2024 edition of Interzoo, the world’s largest pet industry trade fair, and has received orders from multiple customers, the company said.
Lumbini has invested Rs 150 million in a state-of-the-art factory in Madurankuliya in the Puttalam District to manufacture Gobble for export under a new company incorporated for the purpose – Deep Blue Sea (DBS) Aquatic Nutrients, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lumbini Aquaria.
The factory will manufacture a Gobble-branded portfolio of six ranges of products – the Goldfish range, the Cichlid fish range, Discus fish range, the Live Bearers Blend, the Koi Feed range and the Betta Boost Special – all made with 100% Sri Lankan ingredients.
Company Chairman Kapila Thisera said,. “This is an exciting new venture that sees Lumbini Aquaria continuing to break new ground in a sphere linked with aquaculture more than 70 years after its founding.
“The launch of Gobble premium fish feed opens up a new export revenue stream for the country while further enhancing Lumbini’s stature as a credible and diversified global player in this sector,” he said.
Other products in the Gobble range include ‘Cichlid Essential’ for Cichlid fish species; ‘Discus Primary,’ ‘Discus Delight’ and ‘Chroma Boost Discus Diet’ in the Discus range; the ‘Live Bearer’s Blend’ for Guppy, Molly, Swordtail and Platy species; ‘Koi Feed’ for bottom-feeding fish like carps, and ‘Betta Boost Special’ for Siamese Fighters.
