Effect of feeding regimes on growth and survival of Clarias gariepinus larvae: replacement of Artemia by a commercial feed

Growth and survival of Clarias gariepinus juveniles fed with a local feed and coppens commercial feed were observed for 16 weeks at the laboratory of the Department of Zoology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The proximate compositions and economics of the feeds and the water quality of the cultured tanks were assessed. Fish fed with coppens showed significant (P<0.05) higher weight increase, specific growth rate, protein efficiency ratio and low food conversion ratio than fish fed with local feed. Significant (P<0.05) higher mortality were recorded in fish fed with the local feed. The growth performance was a reflection of the proximate composition of the feeds with local feed having low crude protein (10.95%), lipid (3.95%) and ash (4.92%) when compared to coppens which had 42% crude protein, 12% lipid and 9.5% ash with protein being most significant. Carbohydrate (69.90%) and crude fiber (2.88%) were higher in the local feed than in coppens with an imbalance in carbohydrate and lipid ratio. Mortality was attributed to stress resulting from the poor quality of the feed. Cost of feeding with local feed to a weight gain of 31.67g was ₦80, while the cost of feeding with coppens to a weight gain of 148.58g was ₦16.

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Dietary effects of two commercial feed additives on growth performance and body composition of African catfish Clarias gariepinus fingerlings

African Journal of Food Science ◽

10.5897/ajfs2013.1029 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 325-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

A. Dada

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Feed Additives ◽

African Catfish ◽

Dietary Effects ◽

Commercial Feed

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Cost-effectiveness, feed utilization and body composition of african sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) fingerlings fed locally formulated and commercial pelleted diets in tarpaulin tanks

Tropical Freshwater Biology ◽

10.4314/tfb.v26i1.4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 39-52

Author(s):

O.E. Afia ◽

G.S. David

Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Proximate Composition ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Stocking Density ◽

Food Utilization ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Efficiency Ratio ◽

Commercial Diet ◽

Commercial Feed ◽

African Sharptooth Catfish

Cost-effectiveness, food utilization and proximate composition of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed locally formulated (sinking) and commercial (floating) diets in tarpaulin tanks were observed for 56 days. Ninety (90) C. gariepinus fingerlings with initial mean weight (72.99 g ± 3.09) per treatment were observed during the period with three replicates at a stocking density of 15 fish per m2. The fish were fed 5% body weight three times daily. Results showed that C. gariepinus fingerlings fed floating diet had significantly lower (p<0.05) feed conversion ratio (0.83 ± 0.03) than sinking diet (3.23 ± 0.40). Protein efficiency ratio was significantly (p<0.05) higher in fish fed commercial diet (2.69 ± 0.09) than locally formulated (0.80 ± 0.11). Specific growth rate was significantly (p<0.05) higher in floating (3.29 ± 0.07) than sinking diet (0.97 ± 0.20). Incidence cost was lower (₦1,989.65) in fish fed commercial diet than locally formulated (₦3,819.63). The profit index was higher in C. gariepinus fed floating diet (0.74) than sinking (0.19). From these findings, floating (commercial) feed is recommended for feeding C. gariepinus fingerlings since it showed better food utilization, better proximate composition of the carcass, higher profit index and consequently lower incidence cost.Keywords: Clarias gariepinus, cost-effectiveness, sinking feed, floating feed, incidence cost.

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Influence of Stocking Density on Growth and Survival of Post Fry of the African Mud Catfish, Clarias gariepinus

Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal ◽

10.4172/2150-3508.1000116 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 06 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Nwipie GN ◽

Erondu ES

Keyword(s):

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Stocking Density ◽

Growth And Survival

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Plasma proteins of young African catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822).

Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.18174/njas.v35i4.16710 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 521-524

Author(s):

J.H. Boon ◽

J.M. Smits ◽

T. Wensing ◽

E. Lo

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Water Supply ◽

Plasma Protein ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Plasma Proteins ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Total Content ◽

African Catfish ◽

Feeding Level ◽

Effect Of Feeding

The effect of feeding level and water supply on the total content of plasma protein (TPP) and fractions of these proteins (PPF) of young African catfish was studied. It was found that TPP can be divided into 4 fractions (PPF I-IV), of which PPF I is predominant. Analysis of the results showed a strong effect of feeding level on TPP and PPF I-IV. There was a positive correlation between TPP and the weights of PPF I-IV, and a negative correlation between PPF I and PPF II. The PPF I fraction might be usable as an indicator for the health status of young catfishes. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Utilization of Telang Leaf Meal as Antioxidant Source in Feed of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry ◽

10.9734/ajrb/2020/v6i130110 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 42-50

Author(s):

Yuli Andriani ◽

Muhammad Donny Ericson ◽

Junianto . ◽

Rosidah .

Keyword(s):

Superoxide Dismutase ◽

Heat Stress ◽

The Body ◽

Water Heater ◽

Daily Growth ◽

Growth And Survival ◽

Leaf Meal ◽

Commercial Feed ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Level Analysis

Aims: This study aimed to determine the effective percentage of telang leaf meal on feed to increase antioxidant levels in tilapia liver feed. Study Design: A total of 12 aquariums with sizes 60 x 40 x 40 cm3and volume 96 L prepared and filled with 30 L water. Heater was installed and the temperature was raised slowly until it reached 34℃. Feed in the form of a mixture of telang leaf flour and commercial feed was given 3 times a day according to treatment and with the provisions of 3% of body weight of fish per day. Analysis of antioxidant levels was analyzed from the content of the superoxide dismutase enzyme as an antioxidant bioindicator in the body of the fish. Place and Duration of Study: The cultivation was carried out at Ciparanje Hatchery and Fisheries Area, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Padjadjaran and Dismutase Superoxide Level Analysis was carried out at the Central Laboratory of Universitas Padjadjaran in June and July 2019. Methodology: This research was carried out by giving high temperatures as a source of stress, for 40 days. Tilapia were given a mixture of telang leaf meal as a source of anti-oxidants. At the end of research, Test liver fish taken superoxide dismutase levels were observed and analyzed descriptively. Daily growth and survival rate of fish were analysed using F test at 5% level, and if there were significant differences, Duncan's test was performed. Results: By giving heat stress continuously for 40 days the result is obtained the highest average superoxide dismutase level in treatment B (telang leaf meal 5%) as much -0.92 inhibition and lowest in treatment D (telang leaf meal 15%). A decrease in SOD levels identifies a decrease in antioxidant activity in the body of Tilapia. Daily growth rate obtained showed no significant difference. The fish will continue to grow but not as rapidly, because tilapia utilize protein up to 40% of commercial feed used to repair cells damaged during stressful periods and as a source of energy. Survival of fish decreases with increasing concentration of telang leaf flour, where the feed given has been mixed and resulted in the fish's response to the feed decreases, consequently not only the fish adapted to the environment, fish also adapt to new types of feed. Conclusion: Based on the results of research that has been done then conclusions can be drawn that the addition of telang leaf mealup to 15% in commercial feed by giving heat stress since the beginning of the culture period does not provide an effect of increasing antioxidant levels.

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