scholarly journals Influence of feeding regimen on growth parameters of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822)

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-204
Author(s):  
O. T. F. Abanikannda ◽  
A. A. Jimoh ◽  
K. O. Bakare ◽  
S. A. Shitta ◽  
Z. F. Shopeyin
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Feeding Regimen

An experiment was conducted using 270 African catfish fingerlings to evaluate the effects ofdifferent feeding regimen on growth performance of the fish. The fish were hatched andreared to 12 weeks under similar condition before the commencement of the experiment thatlasted for 40 days. Feeding regimens included equally shared feed based on recommended of5% body weight, and equally spaced feed allocation at 6, 8 and 12 hourly intervals. Each ofthe three treatment groups comprised of six replicates of 15 fish per plastic tank. Body weight,and two linear measurements (total and standard length) were taken twice weekly on each ofthe fish in all the tanks and the respective length-weight relationship and condition factor (K)were computed. Weekly gain, final weight, average daily gain, absolute, relative, specific andmean growth rates for the three groups were evaluated and compared. Results showed that allparameters studied except final total length were significantly (P<.05) affected by feedingregimen. The coefficient of determination for all ANOVA had variable values for all growthparameter; Final Weight (83.11%), Absolute Growth Rate (79.19%), Final Total Length(61.30%), Final Standard Length (60.87%), Relative Growth Rate (38.68%), SpecificGrowth Rate (35.57%), Mean Growth Rate (32.23%) and Condition Factor (12.83%). The 6-hourly treatment group mostly had the highest values across all the parameters studied butwas not statistically different (P>.05) from the values obtained in the 8-hourly group.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PANJANG-BOBOT, FAKTOR KONDISI DAN KARAKTERISTIK BIOMETRIK IKAN LELE AFRIKA (Clarias gariepinus) ALBINO ASAL THAILAND

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3A) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bambang Iswanto ◽  
Rommy Suprapto ◽  
Pudji Suwargono
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Larval Rearing ◽  
Colour Difference ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Biometric Characteristic ◽  
The Relationship

The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) has been introduced several times to Indonesia, including from Thailand (Paiton strain). The breeding of Paiton strain resulted in albino individuals. The present study aimed to investigate the length-weight relationship, condition factor and biometric characteristic of those albinos. Five pairs of each albino and normal coloured Paiton African catfish were artificially bred. Larvae and juveniles from each pair were reared one month of larval rearing phase, one month of nursery phase and two months of grow-out phase, then the total length and body weight were measured for length-weight relationship and condition factor analysis, finally the biometric was characterized. The present study revealed that the relationship between total length (L) and body weight (W) of the Paiton African catfish was positive allometric (W = 0.0038L3.23 in the albino and W = 0.0027L3.27 in the normal coloured one). The albino Paiton African catfish was more rotund (condition factor of 0.79±0.07) than the normal colored one (condition factor of 0.68±0.06). Biometrically, the albino Paiton African catfish has a bigger head portion and fewer dorsal and anal fin rays than those of the normal coloured one. Despite the colour difference, the albino and normal coloured Paiton African catfish were morphologically different.  

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE AND HETEROTIC ESTIMATION OF GROWTH IN INTRASPECIFIC CROSSING OF GIANT GOURAMY

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Didik Ariyanto ◽  
Nunuk Listiyowati
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Hybrid Population ◽  
Hybrid Vigour ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Length Standard ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
Intraspecific Crossing

Intraspecific crossing of giant gouramy was done to get better hybrid population. This study was conducted to evaluate the hybrid vigour or heterotic value of the hybrids line, especially for growth rate character. Besides that, we want to know the effect of hybridization on performance of phenotypic variability. Two days post hatching age larvae of four populations i.e. Bastar and Blue-saphire strain, F-1 hybrid and F-1 hybrid reciprocal, were used in this experiment. All fish were reared in aquaria for 30 days period in indoor hatchery. The fish were fed with live food such as Moina and Daphnia for the first ten days, followed by Tubifex for the second ten days and finally, commercial feed were given until the end of the study. The collected data were total length, standard length, and body weight of each population. The results showed that the phenotypic variability of the hybrid population was higher than that of inbred population. Hybrid population from female of Bastar and male of Blue-saphire has better growth than both of its parents. Heterotic values of total length, standard length, and body weight of the hybrid population was 9.5%, 2.9%, and 15.6% respectively. Maternal effect was detected in hybrid population.

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION OF MICROSATELLITE GENETIC DIVERSITY WITH GROWTH RELATED TRAITS IN THE BASE POPULATION OF AFRICAN CATFISH, Clarias gariepinus, BREEDING PROGRAM

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Imron Imron ◽  
Bambang Iswanto ◽  
Narita Syawalia Ridzwan ◽  
Rommy Suprapto ◽  
Huria Marnis
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Local Effect ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
General Effect ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Total Length

Genetic diversity at molecular level has been assumed to correlate with fitness related traits. However, accumulating evidences showed that the nature of that correlation has been variable. This study was aimed to explore the nature and possible mechanisms underlying that correlation by focusing on growth related traits in African catfish, Clarias gariepinus using microsatellite molecular markers. Fifty individual African catfish of 110 days-old were sampled and subjected to both morphological and molecular analyses. The standard length, total length and body weight as well as allelic scores of six microsatellite loci were measured on each individual. Indices of microsatellite diversity, namely individual multilocus heterozygosity (MLH) and mean microsatellite allelic distance (mean d2) for individual level, and mean observed heterozygosity (Ho) and single-locus heterozygosity (ho) for group level, were correlated to those traits using Pearson correlation coefficient (r). The Hardy Weinberg and linkage disequilibrium were carried out to explore the possible mechanisms underlying correlation. The results showed that at individual level the MLH and mean d2 were weakly correlated with standard length, (r=0.25, p<0.05) and (r=0.24, p<0.05), respectively. At group level, Ho was correlated with both standard and total length (r=0.99, p<0.05) while ho identified two loci, Cga03 and Cga06 significantly contributed to the correlation. Combining all relevant information, present study identified associative overdominance, both local effect and general effect hypotheses might responsible for the observed correlations.

scholarly journals PSI-37 Comparative evaluation of growth parameters in pure and hybrid African catfishes

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 253-254
Author(s):  
Olatunji Abanikannda ◽  
Ayobami Abagun ◽  
Abayomi Jimoh
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Cholesterol Content ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Commercial Fish ◽  
Pure Breed

Abstract Aquaculture assist in bridging the wide gap by meeting demands for fish and provision of less expensive animal protein in Nigeria. Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis are generally acceptable important species of catfish, and highly priced because of their high biological values in terms of protein retention, assimilation and low cholesterol content, necessitating the need to evaluate their potentials. Fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus (purebreed) and Clariabranchus (hybrid) were grouped according to their weights, assigned to two tanks each and fed 5% of their body weight daily. Measurements of body weight (g), total length (cm) and standard length (cm) were taken weekly on each fish. At the commencement of the experiment, there were 281 fishes comprising 150 purebreed and 131 hybrid. By the end of the study (21 days), some died or were outliers and a total of 224 fishes comprising 108 purebreed and 116 hybrid were finally evaluated. Indices computed included Length-Weight Relationship (LWR), Fulton’s Condition Factor (K), Absolute Growth Rate (AGR), Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Mean Growth Rate (MGR). The coefficient of the LWR was respectively 2.42 and 2.82 for the pure breed and hybrids. Effect of breed was highly significant (P &lt; 0.01) on all variables studied and the hybrid consistently outperformed the pure breed except in exception of condition factor which is a measure of wellness of the fish (Table 1). The superiority of the hybrid in all variables studied except condition factor, is indicative of its potential as a better feed converter, thus it is more efficient in feed utilization, and it is recommended for commercial fish producers for maximum yield and higher profit. The study provides a veritable platform for further research on the potentials of interspecific hybridization with a view to minimizing production cost engendered by high cost of feed.

scholarly journals Distribution and Associated Factors of Gyrodactylus Malalai Infestation in North African Catfish, Clarias Gariepinus in Ilorin, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeshina Ibrahim ◽  
Seyramsarah Blossom Setufe ◽  
Kaosarat Omolara Abdulwaheed ◽  
Olarinke Victoria Adeniyi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
North African ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Males And Females

Abstract This study examined the occurrence and associated factors of Gyrodactylus malalai infestation in 30 cultured North African catfish in Ilorin, Nigeria. Four organs (gills, eyes, fin and skin) were collected from each fish (resulted into 180 organs) and observed for the existence of G. malalai. Fifty percent (50%) of the fish examined were infested with G. malalai. Males (30%) fish were more affected than the females (20%). Density, intensity and index of infestation were significantly different between males and females (p < 0.05). Fish with total length of 40.0 to 49.9 cm were significantly infested than fish with total length of 20.0 to 29.9 cm (p < 0.05) but body weight did not significantly affect the occurrence of G. malalai infestation (p > 0.05). Gills is most targeted organ of G. malalai infestation with higher percentage of infestation (8.33%), density of infestation (0.22), intensity of infestation (2.60), and index of infestation (3.25) than the eye with 2.22, 0.06, 1.57, and 0.43, respectively (p < 0.05). In conclusion, Gyrodactylus malalai infestations are high in North African catfish and could multiply rapidly and could lead to mortality if not properly managed. Furthermore, total length is identified as the predisposing factor for G. malalai infestation in fish

scholarly journals Aggressive and cannibalistic behavior of African catfish larvae: effect of different doses of methyltestosteron injecting to female broodstock and larval stocking densities

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-192
Author(s):  
Triayu Rahmadiah ◽  
Muhammad Zairin Junior ◽  
Alimuddin Alimuddin ◽  
Iis Diatin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Larval Rearing ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Different Doses

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 17α-methyltestosterone hormone (MT) injecting to female broodstocks and stocking densities on the aggressive and cannibalistic behavior of African catfish larvae. Two-day-old post-hatching larvae were used in this experiment. Larval rearing was started at three-day-old post-hatching (body weight 0.004 ± 0.003 g and total length 0.2 ± 0.05 cm) in a 40 cm×30 cm× 25 cm rearing aquaria. This study used a completed randomized factorial design which consisted of two factors. The first factor were the larvae from females broodstocks without MT injection (0 μg/g body weight) (A), injected with MT (1 μg/g body weight) (B), and injected with MT (2 μg/g body weight) (C), while the second factor were larval stocking densities of 3.000/m2 (V1) and 6.000/m2 (V2), with three replications. The results showed that the larvae from female broodstocks injected with MT 2 μg/g body weight (C) and stocking densities 6.000/m2 (V2) increased the aggressiveness of swim and decreased cannibalism. The highest cannibalistic behavior occurred from 00.00‒06.00.Keyword: aggressiveness, cannibalism, Clarias gariepinus, methyltestosterone ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh hormon 17α-metiltestosteron (MT) yang diinjeksikan pada induk betina dan padat tebar terhadap tingkat agresivitas dan kanibalisme larva ikan lele. Ikan uji yang digunakan adalah larva berumur dua hari setelah penetasan. Pemeliharaan larva dimulai saat larva berumur tiga hari setelah penetasan (bobot tubuh 0,004 ± 0,003 g  dan panjang total 0.2 ± 0.05 cm) yang dipelihara di dalam akuarium berukuran 40 cm×30 cm×25 cm. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap faktorial yang terdiri atas dua faktor. Faktor yang pertama adalah larva dari induk tanpa diinjeksi dengan hormon MT (0 μg/g bobot tubuh) (A), diinjeksi dengan hormon MT (1 μg/g bobot tubuh) (B), dan diinjeksi dengan hormon MT (2 μg/g bobot tubuh) (C), sedangkan faktor yang kedua adalah padat tebar 3.000 ekor/m² (V1) dan 6.000 ekor/m² (V2), dengan tiga kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa larva ikan lele dari induk yang diinjeksi hormon MT dosis 2 µg/g bobot tubuh dan dipelihara pada padat tebar tinggi 6.000 ekor/m² (V2) dapat meningkatkan agresivitas berenang dan menurunkan kanibalisme. Tingkat kanibalisme tertinggi terjadi pada pukul 24.00‒06.00 WIB. Kata kunci: agresivitas, kanibalisme, Clarias gariepinus, metiltestosteron  

scholarly journals Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Clariid fish species in Kano Rivers, Kano State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
I. O. Suleiman ◽  
G.N. Akpa ◽  
P. I. Bolorunduro
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Water System ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Tropical Water ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Heterobranchus Longifilis ◽  
State Body

Fish found in natural tropical and sub-tropical water system experience frequent growth fluctuations. The study was conducted to determine the length-weight relationship and condition factor of Clariid species (Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus longifilis and Synodontis clarias) in Kano state of Nigeria. About 177 fish samples were collected from six rivers (Thomas, Ghari, Tiga, Duddurun-Gaya, Karaye and Bagwai) across the length and breadth of Kano state. Body weight (BW=248.48g), total length (TL=32.74cm) and standard length (SL=26.16cm) were determined. The length-weight relationship and condition factors were also determined. The condition factors showed varying degree of well-being of fish sampled from their habitat, and ranged from K = 0.37 to 0.89. The equation for the lengthweight relationship for the three strains is: C. gariepinus = -329.86+17.56TL, H. longifilis = -241.49+14.28TL and C. clarias = -428.51+22.72TL. Body weight and length had positive and significant relationship (r = 0.73 TL; r = 0.75 SL).

scholarly journals Growth rate of african catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and plankton diversity in ponds under organic and inorganic fertilization

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 17545-17559
Author(s):  
PA Otieno ◽  
◽  
DO Owiti ◽  
PO Onyango ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Phytoplankton Species ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Average Growth ◽  
Plankton Diversity ◽  
And Control

Aquaculture offers the opportunity for safeguarding local and global food security in the face of declining capture fisheries. However, the form of aquaculture that is commonly practiced in Kenya is characterized by the use of agrochemicals such as fertilizers that negatively impact biodiversity especially when effluents from fish ponds drain into water bodies. This study aimed to determine differences in the growth rate of Clarias gariepinus, an important aquaculture fish in Kenya, to assess plankton diversity, and to identify phytoplankton species associated with pollution under organic and inorganic fertilization regimens using chicken manure, Diammonium phosphate, and urea, respectively. Average growth rate calculated per day was higher in the organically-fertilized ponds at 0.06 cm/day, followed by inorganically-fertilized ponds at 0.05cm/day and then, the control at 0.04 cm/day. Average weight gain was higher in organically-fertilized ponds at 0.08 g/day followed by ponds fertilized with inorganic fertilizer at 0.07 g/day and the control, at 0.06g/day. There were significant differences in growth rate across fertilization regimens (length: F2, 264= 24.06, p = 0.0399; weight: F2, 264 = 20.89, p = 0. 0457). Specifically, although differences in growth rate of fish in organically and inorganically fertilized ponds were not significant, fish in fertilized ponds were on average, longer and weighed more than those in the control pond. Jaccard’s similarity index for phytoplankton was highest (0.38) between organically-fertilized ponds and control but lowest (0.25) between inorganically-fertilized ponds and control. Use of chicken manure produced the highest diversity of zooplankton (Shannon-Weiner’s H in organically-fertilized pond = 1.886; inorganic = 1.044, and control = 0.935). The use of DAP and urea produced the highest proportion of phytoplankton species associated with pollution. These results do not support the commonly reported notion that ponds fertilized using inorganic fertilizers are more productive. Findings suggest that the use of inorganic fertilizers may threaten biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems through the production of toxic algae.

scholarly journals DYNAMICS OF GROWTH IN THE GOUSES UNDER CONDITIONS OF THE COMBINED PHARMACOPROPHYLACTIC HOMOBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS BASED ON THE RECOMBINANT BASILL AND ENROFLOXACIN STRAIN

2019 ◽  
pp. 104-110
Author(s):  
G. A. Nozdrin ◽  
N. A. Gotovchikov ◽  
M. S. Yakovleva ◽  
N. S. Yakovleva ◽  
M. B. Lazareva
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Absolute Weight ◽  
Probiotic Preparation ◽  
Daily Gain

The combined effect of homobiotics, probiotics based on recombinant strains of g. Bacillus, & enrofloxacin on the dynamics of body weight gain in geese was studied. According to the principle of steam-analogs, one control and five experimental groups of 10 goslings in each group were formed. Gosyatam experimental groups used homobiotics vetom 15.1; vetom 13.1 incombination with enrofloxacin followed by replacement with a probiotic preparation Vetom 1.2. The absolute body weight and average daily gain in geese under the influence of the studied drugs increases. The severity of the effect depended on the pharmacological composition of the drugs used. The maximum absolute weight gain was observed when using the drugs according to the scheme: vetom 13.1 at doses of 25–50 mg/kg for 16 days, with further use of a 10% enrofloxacin solution at a dose of 0.5 ml/kg for 5 days and in The experiment period was 1.2 at a dose of 50 mg/kg for 16 days. After the cessation of the use of drugs, the growth rate increased for 30 days when prescribing the drugs according to the scheme: veto 13.1 at a dose of 50 mg/kg for 16 days and with further introduction of homobiotic veto 1.2 into the bird in a dose of 50 mg/kg for 16 days. The maximum average daily gain in live weight of geese was observed in the period from the 16th to the 32nd day with the administration scheme: homobiotic vetom 13.1 at a dose of 25 mg/kg of body weight 1 time per day for 5 consecutive days, then every other day for 16 days, then daily 10 % solution of enrofloxacin at a dose of 0.5 ml/kg of body weight for 5 days, then vetom 1.2 at a dose of 25 mg/kg once a day for 16 days in a row. And the maximum average daily gain in the post using period of the drug was observed on the 32nd day of the study according to the scheme: homobiotic veto 15.1 at a dose of 50 mg/kg of body weight 1 time per day for 16 days, then daily with vetom 1.2 at the same dose 1 once a day for 16 days. The studied drugs in the applied doses did not have a toxic effect on the physiological state of geese.

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