The combined effects of temperature and salinity on growth and survival of juvenile mud crabs (Scylla serrata Forskål)

Aquaculture ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 238 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 239-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian M. Ruscoe ◽  
Colin C. Shelley ◽  
Graham R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Scylla Serrata ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Mud Crabs

scholarly journals Study of Growth and Survival of Mud Crab (Scylla serrata, Forskal) with Different Salinity Levels in culture media

2021 ◽  
Vol 934 (1) ◽  
pp. 012015
Author(s):  
Eddiwan ◽  
T Dahril ◽  
Adriman ◽  
Budijono ◽  
Efawani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Culture Media ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Scylla Serrata ◽  
Mud Crab ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Mangrove Crab ◽  
Salinity Levels ◽  
B 31 ◽  
Mud Crabs

Abstract The aim of this study to find out the optimal level of salinity for the growth and survival of the mud crab (Scylla serrata). The weight of crab seeds were about 47.65-51.32 grams and the carapace length ranged from 64.35-71.30 mm, then put into 12 tanks (1 m x 1 m x 0.4 m) with a density of 4 crab seed per tank. During the maintenance of this test, mangrove crab was fed with fresh chicken intestines as much as 10% of its body weight per day. Water changes are carried out more than 150% per week. At the beginning of the experiment, each tank was conditioned to the same water salinity in all experimental units, namely 33 ppt. To see the effect of differences in salinity levels on the growth and survival of mud crabs, 4 treatments were made consisting of (A) 33 ppt salt content, (B) 31 ppt salt content, (C). The salt content is 29 ppt, and (D) the salt content is 27 ppt. From the results of this experiment, it is known that a decrease in the salt content of 4 ppt is the best treatment for the growth of mud crabs, but has no effect on the survival value.

scholarly journals Growth and survival of Mud Crab, Scylla serrata, reared in bottom and floating cages within Mida Creek mangroves, coastal Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
James M. Mwaluma ◽  
Boaz Kaunda-Arara
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rates ◽  
Total Weight ◽  
Scylla Serrata ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Mud Crab ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Culture Techniques ◽  
Male Crab ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mud Crabs

Abstract Mud Crab fattening is a relatively new business idea in Kenya and is highly lucrative due to the reasonable prices offered at tourist hotels. This study was aimed at developing appropriate culture techniques for Mud Crabs to maximize harvestable biomass by the local communities and avoid recruitment overfishing. Growth and survival rates for mixed sex Mud Crabs was investigated for a period of 230 days in Mida Creek, Kenya, using bottom and floating cages, and two feed types in a crab fattening experiment. Crabs attained harvestable weight by the third month for both floating (466.2 ± 137 g) and bottom cages (542.2 ± 109.3 g). There was no significant difference in mean total weight of mixed-sex crabs in the two culture systems (t = 1.75, p>0.05), however males showed significantly higher total weight gain compared to females. A higher overall survival rate was found for crabs cultured in floating cages (63.8%), compared to bottom cages (44.9%). There was no significant difference in growth performance between crabs fed gastropod tissues and those fed fish offal. The long-term specific growth rate for floating cages (0.69 g d-1) was not significantly different from that of bottom cages (0.92 g d-1). An analysis of potential return on investment showed the floating cages to be more profitable per production cycle compared to the bottom ones. The floating cage system and mono-sex male crab culture are recommended to farmers within mangrove tidal flats in Kenya.

scholarly journals Combined Effects of Temperature and Toxic Algal Abundance on Paralytic Shellfish Toxic Accumulation, Tissue Distribution and Elimination Dynamics in Mussels Mytilus coruscus

Toxins ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Yunyu Tang ◽  
Haiyan Zhang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Chengqi Fan ◽  
Xiaosheng Shen
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Distribution ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Mytilus Coruscus ◽  
Paralytic Shellfish Toxins ◽  
Rapid Elimination ◽  
Simulated Environment ◽  
Paralytic Shellfish ◽  
Algal Abundance ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
The Impact

This study assessed the impact of increasing seawater surface temperature (SST) and toxic algal abundance (TAA) on the accumulation, tissue distribution and elimination dynamics of paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs) in mussels. Mytilus coruscus were fed with the PSTs-producing dinoflagellate A. catenella under four simulated environment conditions. The maximum PSTs concentration was determined to be 3548 µg STX eq.kg−1, which was four times higher than the EU regulatory limit. The increasing SST caused a significant decline in PSTs levels in mussels with rapid elimination rates, whereas high TAA increased the PSTs concentration. As a result, the PSTs toxicity levels decreased under the combined condition. Additionally, toxin burdens were assessed within shellfish tissues, with the highest levels quantified in the hepatopancreas. It is noteworthy that the toxin burden shifted towards the mantle from gill, muscle and gonad at the 17th day. Moreover, variability of PSTs was measured, and was associated with changes in each environmental factor. Hence, this study primarily illustrates the combined effects of SST and TAA on PSTs toxicity, showing that increasing environmental temperature is of benefit to lower PSTs toxicity with rapid elimination rates.

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