Growth Performance of Oreochromis Niloticus Fry Fed with Two  Different Starter Diets

George, U. U.; Okoko, A. C.; Amah, O. E.; Nwaneri, J. E.

doi:10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i12857

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Growth Performance of Oreochromis Niloticus Fry Fed with Two Different Starter Diets

George, U. U., Okoko, A. C., Amah, O. E., Nwaneri, J. E.

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · pp. 173–179 · Published 16 Dec 2024

10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i12857

Abstract

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 experimental diets, Coppens and Skretting starter feeds were administered 4 times daily to satiation for a period 8 weeks (56 days) in two replicates per diet, utilizing four aerated plastic tanks. Weekly sampling was conducted to evaluate specific growth rate (SGR) and survival rate across the treatments. Statistical analysis revealed to significant differences (p>0.05) between the two diets treatment in terms of weight gain and length increment, although slight variations were observed. The average water temperature and pH during the experiment were 27.45°C ±0.77 and 7.35±0.15, respectively. The results indicates that both feed types performed comparably in promoting growth and survival rates of the fry. However, considering the higher costs of Coppens feed, Skretting starter feed is recommended as a more cost-effective alternative for aquaculture operations.

Growth performance survival rate Nile tilapia fry coppens skretting

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George, U. U., Okoko, A. C., Amah, O. E., Nwaneri, J. E. (2024). Growth Performance of Oreochromis Niloticus Fry Fed with Two Different Starter Diets. Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research , 173–179. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i12857

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George, U. U. — Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Okoko, A. C. — Ministry of Agriculture, Directorate of Fisheries, Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat Complex, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Amah, O. E. — Prodave Integrated Farms and Services Limited, Oron/Airport Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Nwaneri, J. E. — Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Forestry and Fisheries, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

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