Water renewal in static systems: Impacts on productivity and survival in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
P.A Opute ◽  
G.F Odion
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Static System ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Water Renewal ◽  
Daily Water

The impact of water renewal in a static system on the growth and survival of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings was investigated under six different treatments, namely: T1 (daily water renewal), T3 (three days water renewal), T5 (five days water renewal), T7 (seven days water renewal), T9 (nine days water renewal) and T14 (fourteen days water renewal). Results showed that growth performance and survival was significantly (P< 0.05) affected by the water renewal frequencies. After six weeks, weight gain, daily weight gain, specific growth rate, final body weight, was significantly higher in T5 (P< 0.001). Likewise, survival in T5 was significantly higher compared to other groups (P< 0.001). For all evaluated parameters, T14 had the least performance. Slow response to feeding, slow movement and hanging on the water surface was observed in T9 and T14. Daily water renewal tank had significantly (p < 0.05) higher dissolved oxygen (04.52 mg L-1) while electrical conductivity (800.00 μScm-1) was significantly higher in T14 (P< 0.001). From the result, the growth and survival of the catfish fingerlings in T5 are superior to other renewal regimes. Therefore, for optimum growth and productivity of African catfish fingerlings reared in a static system, it is recommended that water renewal be performed every five days. Key words: Clarias gariepinus, water renewal, weight gain, water quality, behaviour, feed conversion ratio, specific growth rate

scholarly journals Growth and hematology of pacu subjected to sustained swimming and fed different protein levels

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 645-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleujosí da Silva Nunes ◽  
Gilberto Moraes ◽  
Fernando Fabrizzi ◽  
Araceli Hackbarth ◽  
Gustavo Alberto Arbeláez-Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Dietary Protein ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Randomized Design

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of sustained swimming and dietary protein levels on growth and hematological responses of juvenile pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus). A completely randomized design was used in a 3x2 factorial arrangement, with three levels of dietary protein (24, 28, and 32% crude protein), two rearing conditions (sustained swimming or motionless water), and 15 replicates. Fish were subjected to sustained swimming at the velocity of two body lengths per second (2 BL s-1), for 45 days. The level of dietary protein and the swimming conditions affected the performance, growth, and hematological profile of pacu. Swimming conditions influenced nutritional factors, increasing daily weight gain, specific growth rate, number of erythrocytes, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin. Fish under sustained swimming and fed with 24% crude protein showed better growth performance, with higher specific growth rate (4.11±0.88) and higher daily weight gain (2.19±0.47 g per day). Sustained swimming can increase the productive performance of pacu and simultaneously reduce dietary protein levels.

scholarly journals Performance characteristics of African Cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) fed varying inclusion levels of silk worm pupae (Anaphe infracta)

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
CO Olaniyi ◽  
GO Babasanmi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Silk Worm

The use of Silkworm (Anaphe infracta) pupae as a protein source was investigated for its ability to replace fishmeal in the diet of Clarias gariepinus, African cat fish. Five dried diets formulated at 40% crude protein were fed to fingerlings of an average initial weight of 14.33g at 0 (control diet), 25, 50, 75 and 100% inclusion levels of silk worm meal. The experiment was conducted for 84 days were measured. Mean weight gain (MWG), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR). The five inclusion levels of silk worm pupae supported the growth of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings, the growth and feed utilization were favoured by high inclusion level of silk worm meal. Significant differences (p<0.05) were observed among the treatments, although there were no significant differences (p>0.05) in the growth parameters between 50% and 75% inclusion levels. The 100% silk worm pupae meal inclusion gave the best final mean weight gain of 10.29g specific growth rate of 0.93%, feed conversion ratio of 2.18 and protein efficiency ratio (PER) of 0.012. The carcass protein and lipid contents increased compared to the levels of both at the beginning of the experiment. Even though, there were no significant differences (p>0.05) among proximate composition of the fish groups fed 25, 50 and 75%. The results showed that diet consists of 100% silk worm meal could be used as a complete replacement for fish meal in the diet formulation for Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v42i1.15787 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2013. 42 (1): 76-80

scholarly journals EFFECT OF DIETARY TOASTED LEUCAENA LEUCOCEPHALA SEED MEAL ON THE GROWTH AND FEED UTILIZATION OF CLARIID CATFISH CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FINGERLINGS

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Aliu BS ◽  
◽  
Obuseli OI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Feed Conversion Ratio ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Feed Conversion

An experiment was designed and carried out to assess the growth performance and feed utilization (weight gain, feed conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio, specific growth rate, feed intake and survival) of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed graded levels of toasted Leucaena leucocephala seed meal based diets with the aim of establishing the best inclusion level of Leucaena seed meal. One hundred and eight (108) fingerlings with an initial mean weight of 2.10g were allotted at random to six treatments in triplicate groups with each treatment tank having six fingerlings and were fed with isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets containing 40% crude protein (CP). The toasted seed meal was used to replace soybean meal in the diets in the following proportions: diets I (0%), diets II (10%), diets III (20%), diets IV (30%), diets V (40%) and diets VI (50%). At the end of the feeding trials that lasted for 6 weeks, the mean weight gains of fish, relative weight gain, specific growth rate, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency was highest in treatment I while mean weight gain of fish, relative weight gain, specific growth rate and feed conversion ratio was lowest in treatment V. Feed intake was lowest in treatment VI and protein efficiency was lowest in treatment II. Survival among treatments slightly varied significantly but was not as a result of the feed consumed. At the end of the experiment, the recommended inclusion level of Leucaena seed meal was 20%.

scholarly journals Growth and survival rate of freshwater lobster (Cherax quadricarinatus) fed different forage feed

2022 ◽  
Vol 956 (1) ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
A P A Samad ◽  
M F Isma ◽  
E Ayuzar ◽  
Ilhamdi ◽  
R Humairani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Cherax Quadricarinatus ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Commercial Diet

Abstract Lobster is among freshwater crustaceans which is potentially cultivated in aquaculture system. This present study was conducted to determine the growth and survival rate of freshwater lobster Cherax quadricarinatus fed different forage feed. The experimental methode used a completely randomized design consisted of 4 treatments in triplicate: commercial diet (PL), commercial diet and carrots (PW), commercial diet and potatoes (PK) and commercial diet and sweet potatoes (PU). The experimental lobsters were 5-7 cm in size and 6-8 g in weight. Results indicated that forage feeding can affect the total weight and length, weight gain, specific growth rate and survival rate of lobster. Data showed the best weight gain and specific growth rate were found in PW (34.37±0.30%) and (1.05±0.03%), respectively. The lowest survival rate was seen in PU at 86.67%. However, the best feed conversion ratio gained by PL at 1.74±0.09. This study suggested that the combination of commercial diet with carrots provided the best growth performances in freshwater lobster Cherax quadricarinatus.

scholarly journals Utilization of fish waste as fish meal substitute in formulated fish diet on the growth performance of Nile tilapia fish fry (Oreochromis niloticus)

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S4) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Anizah M.R. ◽  
S.R. Manaf ◽  
Hilaliyah M.J.N.
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Protein Level ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Fish Diet ◽  
Fish Waste ◽  
Significant Difference

Fish meal is generally expended as the foremost protein supply in the fish diet. The rising cost of this component inflicted the aquaculture industry to seek a substitute in lessening the pellet cost. Thus, fish waste was tested in this study to investigate its viability. An experiment was performed to study the effects of fish waste and carcass on the growth performance of Nile tilapia fry. Solid fish waste of three different common species available in Mukah’s wet market was formulated into an artificial diet. The diet was formulated into three treatments consist of three protein levels (40%, 45% and 50%) with 4000 kcal/kg energy. A controlled group was fed with a commercial pellet consisting of 45% protein level. Fish were fed at 4% of body weight twice daily for 45 days. Fry reared in a controlled group was discovered highest weight gain, specific growth rate and length gain. There was no significant difference in all treatments for all parameters measured. The lowest weight gain and specific growth rate were recorded in fish fed 45% protein level (T2) group. Fish in T3 (50%) achieved the highest survival rate while T1 (40%) group recorded the lowest. The best and lowest Feed Conversion ratio (FCR) was recorded in the control group. In conclusion, the performance of formulated feed using fish waste is similar to commercial pellet as no significant difference can be observed in all parameters measured.

Effect of density on growth and survival of ornate rock lobster, Panulirus ornatus (Fabricius, 1798), in a flow-through raceway system

2001 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 1425 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Jones ◽  
L. Linton ◽  
D. Horton ◽  
W. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Feeding Strategy ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Rock Lobster ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Mean Size ◽  
Monthly Sample ◽  
Flow Through

Juvenile ornate rock lobsters (Panulirus ornatus) (3.240.09 g; 13.80.13 mm CL) captured from the wild were stocked at three densities (14, 29, and 43 m–2) within each of four 4000-L fibreglass raceway tanks with flow-through seawater supply. Lobsters were provided with shelters consisting of opaque polyethylene platforms, 600 mm × 600 mm, supported on six 100-mm legs and were fed continually through the night with a commercial penaeid prawn (P. japonicus) pellet supplemented with prawn flesh once per day. Growth and survival were monitored by means of a monthly sample of 20 lobsters from each experimental unit. After 272 days, density treatments did not differ significantly in survival, which averaged 52.5% (2.8). Lobster size was also unaffected by density, and mean size for all lobsters was 225.34.68 g (61.84.7 mm CL) at harvest. Mortality was consistent through time and was almost entirely attributable to cannibalism of postmoult individuals. The cannibalism may have been due to inappropriate shelter and feeding strategy. Despite higher mortality than anticipated, growth was rapid, representing a specific growth rate of 1.56% day–1, sufficient to permit growth from 3 g to 1 kg within 18 months. The experiment confirmed the excellent potential of P. ornatus for commercial aquaculture.

scholarly journals PERGANTIAN PAKAN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN KELANGSUNGAN HIDUP LARVA IKAN GURAMI (Osphronemus gouramy) TURN FEED ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF FISH LARVAE CARP (Osphronemus gouramy)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Indah Raharjo ◽  
Hastiadi Hasan ◽  
Darmawan .
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Fish Larvae ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Absolute Growth

ABSTRAK Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pergantian pakan. penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Susunan perlakuan adalah sebagai berikut : Perlakuan A : eguchi 10 hari dan infusoria 10 hari, Perlakuan B : infusoria 10 hari dan eguchi 10 hari, Perlakuan C : Eguchi 20 hari, Perlakuan D : Infusoria 20 hari dan Perlakuan E : campuran eguchi 50% dan Infusoria 50% selama 20 hari. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 20 hari untuk mengetahui laju pertumbuhan spesifik bobot, laju pertumbuhan mutlak panjang, kelangsungan hidup dan kualitas air sebagai data penunjang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pergantian pakan alami dengan pakan buatan menghasilkan respon yang baik dalam pertumbuhan larva ikan gurami. Pergantian pakan buatan (eguchi) dengan pakan alami (infusoria)(perlakuan A) memberikan hasil terbaik dengan rata – rata laju pertumbuhan spesifik bobot 5,3256%, rata – rata laju pertumbuhan mutlak panjang 5.70 mm dan rata – rata kelangsungan hidup 78.89%.  Kata Kunci : Infusoria, Eguchi, Larva Ikan Gurami, Laju Pertumbuhan ABSTRACT Research was aimed to determine the change of feed. research using completely randomized design consisting of 5 treatments and 3 replications. The composition of the treatment is as follows: Treatment A: Eguchi 10 days and infusoria 10 days, Treatment B: infusoria 10 days and Eguchi 10 days, Treatment C: Eguchi 20 days, Treatment D: Infusoria 20 days and Treatment E: a mixture of Eguchi 50% and infusoria 50% for 20 days. This research was conducted for 20 days to determine the specific growth rate weight, the absolute growth rate of long survival and quality of water as supporting data. The results showed turnover natural feed with artificial feed to produce a good response in the growth of larval carp. Substitution of artificial feed (Eguchi) with natural food (infusoria) (treatment A) gives the best results with the average - average specific growth rate 5.3256% weighted, averageabsolute growth rate, average length of 5.70 mm and survival rate 78.89% . Keywords : Infusoria, Eguchi, Fish larvae Gurame, Growth Rate

scholarly journals Influence of supplying bullfrog tadpoles with feed containing 28% crude protein on performance and enzymatic activities

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Teixeira de Seixas Filho ◽  
Maria Goreti Almeida Oliveira ◽  
Guilherme de Souza Moura ◽  
Eduardo Arruda Teixeira Lanna ◽  
Silvana Lages Ribeiro Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Digestive Enzyme ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Food Conversion ◽  
Commercial Feed

The objective of this study was evaluate the influence of feeding bullfrog tadpoles on commercial feed containing 28% crude protein (CP), on their digestive enzyme performance and activities. The experiment lasted 60 days, at the density of one tadpole/L in boxes containing 30 L water. A hundred and twenty tadpoles at the 25 Gosner stage averaging weight and length was 0.046 g and 6.22 mm, respectively, were used. Survival rate, length, final weight, weight gain, feed consumption, apparent food conversion, specific growth rate and activities of chime, amylase, lipase and trypisin were the parameters evaluated, biweekly, in five biometries. Quadratic effect was observed for the length and the weight. There was larger growth of the tadpoles from the 15th to the 45th day (19.82 mm). On the 15th day, the tadpoles presented the largest specific growth rate (16.93%/day), and the largest weight gain (5.460 g), feed intake (14.099 g) and the best apparent food conversion (2.46) was from the 45th to the 60th day. The specific activity of amylase was 205 times greater at 60 days when compared to the beginning of the experiment. The results demonstrated that, for the three enzymes studied, the action capacity over the tadpole chime increased significantly after the 30th experimental day. Moreover, they suggested a greater capacity of tadpoles to digest carbohydrates in detriment to proteins, and this fact was accentuated in the initial phase of the exogenous feeding of this amphibian. The commercial feed with 28% CP provide good performance in the bullfrog tadpoles, indicating the juvenile formation within commercial bullfrog farming standards.

scholarly journals Influence of the size and form of Artemia sp. nauplii on the growth and survival of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus Mitchill) larvae

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-79
Author(s):  
Iwona Piotrowska ◽  
Bożena Szczepkowska ◽  
Michał Kozłowski
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Atlantic Sturgeon ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Acipenser Oxyrinchus

Abstract The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the size and form of Artemia sp. feed on the rearing indices of Atlantic sturgeon larvae. In the experiment, the nauplius sizes used were 480 µm (group AD), 430 µm (group AM), and 430 µm frozen nauplii (group AI). After three weeks of rearing, the sturgeon from group AD had the highest mean body weight of 0.131 g that was statistically significantly different from groups AM (0.071 g) and AI (0.033 g). The longest total length was noted in group AD (2.8 cm) and was statistically different from the others (P ≤ 0.05). Specific growth rate in groups AD and AM was 14.7 and 11.8% d−1, respectively, and these values differed statistically from those in group AI at 7.8% d−1. The highest survival rate was recorded in group AD at 60.6%, while the lowest was noted in group AI at 15.6%, and the differences between these two groups were statistically significant. The results of the experiment indicated that a feed of live 480 µm Artemia sp. nauplius significantly accelerated the growth rates and increased the survival rates of Atlantic sturgeon larvae.

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