Quality of testicular semen of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) and its relationship with fertilization and hatching success

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (14) ◽  
pp. 1422-1428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Mansour ◽  
Adel Ramoun ◽  
Franz Lahnsteiner
Keyword(s):  
Hatching Success ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish

scholarly journals Water Quality and Haematological Indices of Clarias gariepinus from Ogun River (Nigeria)

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Olaniyi Alaba Olopade ◽  
Iyabode Olusola Taiwo ◽  
Comfort Opeoluwa Oluwoleand ◽  
Justin Ayaegbunem Akankali
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Haematological Parameters ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Effect Of Water ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Haematological Indices ◽  
Ogun River

Abstract This study was conducted to assess the effect of water quality of the Ogun River on the haematological indices of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus. Samples of water and Clarias gariepinus were collected from Ogun River (Station I, Opeji and Station II, Lafenwa) to determine and compare effects of possible differences in water quality on haematological parameters of Clarias gariepinus. The results demonstrate that higher index values were recorded at station II than Station I for almost all the physicochemical parameters and only sulphate values from Stations I and II were statistically significant (P < 0.05).

scholarly journals The application of [D-Tle6,ProNHEt9]mGnRH (Lecirelin) with the dopaminergic inhibitor metoclopramide to stimulate ovulation in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 297-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Brzuska ◽  
J. Kouřil ◽  
J. Adamek ◽  
Z. Stupka ◽  
V. Bekh
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Female Body ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
The Body ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Average Body ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Average Body Weight ◽  
Pituitary Homogenate

The results of reproduction were tested in females of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) after stimulation of ovulation with carp pituitary (4 mg/kg body weight) or with Lecirelin (15 &mu;g/kg) and metoclopramide (10 mg/kg). After administering the synthetic substance eggs were obtained from all females while in the group treated with pituitary homogenate 7 out of 8 hypophysed females spawned. The applied spawning agent did not significantly influence the weight of eggs expressed in grams, but in the case of females treated with carp pituitary homogenate a significantly higher weight of eggs expressed as the percentage of body weight of fish was recorded. The applied stimulators of ovulation did not affect any trait reflecting the quality of eggs. Females used as an experimental material belonged to two categories in respect of body weight: lighter females with average body weight of 2.63 &plusmn; 0.36 kg and heavier females with average body weight of 3.91 &plusmn; 0.48 kg. It was proved that the weight of eggs expressed either in grams or as a percentage of a female&rsquo;s weight was significantly related to the body weight of a female (P &le; 0.01 and P &le; 0.05, respectively), as well as the percentage of fertilised eggs and the percentage of living embryos after 28 hours of incubation (P &le; 0.05 and P &le; 0.05, respectively). The interaction between the stimulator of ovulation and the female body weight was significant only for traits reflecting the weight of obtained eggs (P &le; 0.05 and P &le; 0.01). &nbsp;

scholarly journals Effects of Ortho-Phosphate on Growth Performance, Welfare and Product Quality of Juvenile African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Fishes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Strauch ◽  
Judith Bahr ◽  
Björn Baßmann ◽  
Adrian Bischoff ◽  
Michael Oster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Fish Welfare ◽  
P Fertilizer ◽  
Skin Coloration

Ortho-phosphate inside recirculation aquaculture systems is limited as a consequence of precipitation and regular water exchange rates. To improve plant growth in coupled aquaponics, phosphate fertilizer addition to hydroponics can increase PO43−-P concentrations inside the process water. We investigated the effects of four PO43−-P concentrations (<10 (P0), 40, 80, 120 mg L−1) in rearing water on growth performance, feed efficiency, and welfare traits of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822). By trend, optimum specific growth rate of 2.66% d−1 and feed conversion ratio of 0.71 were observed at 40 and 80 mg L−1 PO43−-P. Higher PO43−-P significantly affected skin coloration, swimming activity and external injuries, with the palest and inactive fish combined with most external injuries in the P120 group. Mineral and protein contents in the fish remained unaffected, while fat content inside the fillets enriched with increasing PO43−-P. Inorganic P in blood plasma increased significantly, while phosphate concentrations inside the fillet remained unchanged. We suggest that PO43−-P concentrations of 40 to 80 mg L−1 do not reduce the performance of African catfish aquaculture, while increased values of 120 mg L−1 affect fish welfare. This allows limited addition of PO43−-P fertilizer in coupled aquaponics with African catfish to support plant growth.

scholarly journals Comparison of fatty acids, cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and carotenoids content of skin and edible tissue of farmed African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822)

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albena Merdzhanova ◽  
Diana A. Dobreva ◽  
Veselina Panayotova
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Lipid Extraction ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Dietary Lipids ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Edible Tissue ◽  
Fat Soluble Vitamins

Abstract African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is new species for the Bulgarian market. It is a valuable source of biologically active components that play an important role in human diet, but there is lack of information for the quality of its dietary lipids. This study focuses on the assessment of skin and edible tissue lipid quality of farmed African catfish based on lipid content and detailed fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, cholesterol and carotenoids composition. Fatty acid composition was determined by gas chromatography with mass spectrometer (GC/MS) after lipid extraction. Vitamins A, D3 and E, beta-carotene, astaxanthin and cholesterol were analyzed simultaneously using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet and fluorescence detectors. Lipids, cholesterol, astaxanthin and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) were significantly higher in skin, whereas vitamin A and E, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were higher in muscle tissue. Vitamin D3 showed comparable amounts in both tissues. Eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n3) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n3) which are important indicators for fish lipids quality presented significantly high amounts. A portion of 100 g filet without skin contains approximately 600 mg. Results confirmed that African catfish meat - with or without the skin, can be valuable and preferable source of biologically active lipids.

scholarly journals Chemical and Microbiology Characteristic of Smoked and Seasoned African Catfish Fillet Affected by Canning Processing

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Yusuf Murda ◽  
Amir Husni ◽  
Siti Budhiyanti ◽  
Ervika Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Oil ◽  
Peroxide Value ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Chemical Test ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
Microbiological Testing

African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) many cultivated by the farmers, however if not treated quickly<br />damaged. One treatment that can maintain quality product african catfish is by smoked and canning. The<br />aim of this study was to determine the chemical and microbiological characteristics of smoked African<br />catfish fillet with seasoning packaged cans during storage. Preparation of research carried out by soaking<br />the African catfish fillet into seasonings and liquid smoke concentration of 10% by immersion for 1<br />minute, and then next process of curing and drying. Products that are ripe weighed 110 g and signed<br />into cans sized Ø 301x205. Added medium brine concentration 5% and vegetable oil as much as 100<br />ml, a process exhausting and seaming. The last stage is performed a sterilization process (126oC for 20<br />minutes), cooling and incubation (24oC for 2 weeks). Observations deterioration of product quality of<br />smoked African catfish fillet with seasoning performed at weeks 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8. Tests conducted include<br />chemical test which includes test TVB, pH and peroxide value and microbiological testing in the form<br />of TPC. The results showed that the combined treatment of the fumigation and the addition of medium<br />(saline 5% and solution of vegetable oil) combined with treatment canning able to maintain product<br />quality of smoked African catfish fillet with seasoning, based TVB, pH, peroxide value and TPC during<br />storage.

scholarly journals Quality Evaluation of Different African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Meat Pickles during Storage

2021 ◽  
pp. 76-87
Author(s):  
H. E. Abdel-Mobdy ◽  
H. A. Abdel - Aal ◽  
S. L. Souzan ◽  
A. G. Nassar
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Lemon Juice ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Tomato Juice ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Lipid Contents

Fish pickles (made with tomato juice, vinegar, and lemon juice) were made from catfish (Clariasgariepinus) and their nutritional quality were evaluated. The quality of the vinegar pickle was excellent, and the quality of the lemon and tomato juice pickle was satisfactory. The  moisture  content  of  the  pickle  products  ranged  from    67.32  to 67.58%  (Treatment 1 = with  vinegar),  66.60  to  67.03%  (Treatment 2= with  tomato  juice  ),  and  67.18  to  67.55  % (Treatment 3= with lemon juice) up to 90 day storage at ambient temperature. The protein and lipid contents  of  pickle  with  vinegar,  tomato  juice  and  lemon  juice    were  ranged  from  (16.91-16.38  and  13.46-13.78),  (18.01-17.68  and  13.46-13.85)  and  (16.72-16.43  and 13.62-13.97%), respectively; ash content in all sample pickling was ranged from (0.98 to 1.30%). The quality of catfish pickles stored at room temperature was found to be acceptable for consumption after 90 days.

scholarly journals The effect of feed residues on the quality of aquatic environment in circulating aquaculture systems of african catfish (Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822))

2021 ◽  
pp. 72-86
Author(s):  
Yu. Krot ◽  
◽  
D. Medovnyk ◽  
Yu. Krasiuk ◽  
D. Kudriavtseva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Food Load ◽  
Extruded Feed

Purpose. To study the peculiarities of relationships between the aquatic environment and the extruded feed residues in the circulating aquaculture systems intended for growing Clarias gariepinus, and changes in the concentrations of inorganic nitrogen compounds and phosphorus phosphates. Methodology. The object of study is the quality of the aquatic environment when modeling the food load in accordance with feeding standards of different age groups of Cl. gariepinus. Water quality in experimental tanks was determined by analytical methods. Findings. It was found that the intake of extruded feed residues into the aquatic environment leads to a deterioration in its quality due to an increase in the concentration of compounds of inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus of phosphates, which negatively affects the vital activity of Cl. gariepinus. Nitrification processes are activated under conditions of sufficient dissolved oxygen content in the environment. The overload of the aquatic environment with organic matter promotes the bacterial transformation processes of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, which are characterized by the predominance of the ammonification process and the suppression of oxidative processes. Upon completion of the mineralization of the excess organic matter, the appearance of a sufficient amount of dissolved oxygen activates ammonium oxidation and intensifies nitrification process. The leading factors in the ammonification and nitrification processes in an environment saturated with organic matter include the dissolved oxygen content, which regulates the activity ratio of anaerobic amonifying and aerobic nitrifying microflora. Optimum aeration in Cl. gariepinus cultivation systems is determined not only by the direct physiological needs of fish, but also by the need to maintain a sufficient content of dissolved oxygen to ensure nitrification processes. Originality. The study investigated the effect of the food load on the quality of aquatic environment in the circulating aquaculture systems for Cl. gariepinus rearing. Practical value. The study results can be used to optimize Cl. gariepinus growing methods in circulating aquaculture systems with adjustable parameters at high stocking densities. Key words: African catfish, quality of the aquatic environment, food load, inorganic nitrogen compounds, phosphorus phosphate content, circulating adjustable systems.

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