This study investigated the toxicological effects of ethanolic leaf extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the mortality and organ morphology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings. Two hundred healthy specimens (mean length 3.40 ± 1.2 cm; mean weight 2.26 ± 1.25 g)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5436
This study evaluated behavioural responses and histopathological changes in the gills and liver of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings exposed to ethanolic leaf extract of Annona muricata to understand its toxic effects. Fish were exposed to graded concentrations (0,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51050
Psidium guajava (guava) leaves are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, known for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. These attributes have led to their incorporation in fish diets to enhance growth performance and health status. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101003
This study was conducted at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Benue State, Nigeria to assess the growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry fed Coppens and Skretting starter diets. A total of 200 fry were stocked at a density of 50 fry per 50 litre tanks. The e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i12857
The research aimed to assess the acute toxicity of urea fertilizer on juveniles of Oreochromis niloticus. The findings indicated a correlation between increasing concentrations of urea fertilizer and higher mortality rates among the test organisms, with an LC50 value determined a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i6776
A comparative study on the communities of phytoplankton in two newly inundated ponds was carried out from September 2023 to October 2023.The study was conducted in a completely random design experimental setup with two treatments, each replicated twice using organic (chicken manu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i7424
This review synthesizes findings from 10 scientific publications utilizing the weighted arithmetic Water Quality Index (WQI) to assess the status of diverse water bodies (Ikpa River, Lower Enyong Creek, Nwaniba River, Imo River, Etim Ekpo River, Lower Qua Iboe River, Ibeno Estuar...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i7792
An assessment of the specie composition and diversity of fish species from Qua Iboe River Estuary was carried out over a period of six months (March-August, 2019). A total of thirty - one (31) species representing seventeen (17) families were identified under the families Bothida...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i3161
This paper sheds light on the mechanism of action, potential effects and implication of Senna alata on fish health and ecosystem. Senna alata is renowned for its medicinal properties and ornamental value but is also recognized for its potential toxicity, particularly to aquatic o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i8585
This study was designed to determine the size variations of the family of Cichlids in lower river Benue. The fish samples were collected bimonthly in batches for a period of three months (September- November, 2023). A total of 120 fishes comprising 60 each of Tilapia zilli and Or...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2147
This study was conducted at the hatchery complex of Akwa Ibom State University to investigate the effects of different batches of stripped egg on reproductive performances of Clarias gariepinus. Nine brood stocks of Clarias gariepinus (six males and 3 females) with average body w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2146
Aim: To investigate the effects of inducing broodstock with Artificial and Natural hormones on the growth and survival of Clarias garipeinus. Study Design: Treatments were assigned using complete randomized design. Place and Duration of the Study: Fish farm complex of Akwa Ibom...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i3892
Available studies directing to aquatic temperature in Niger Delta aquatic ecological systems was carefully studied and developed as a review that takes on the tempo-spatial variation in that systems, the essence of being knowledgeable in facts relating to aquatic temperature of e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1177
Studying the effects of multiple batches of stripped eggs contributes to the sustainability and viability of aquaculture practices by improving our understanding of reproductive performance and informing best practices in breeding programs, hence, the need to investigate on the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144