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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2021, Vol. 9, Issue 1
Effect of seaweed Caulerpa spp. as dietary ingredient on growth performance and survival of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) fry

RD Solanki and NH Joshi

The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of seaweed (Caulerpa spp.) as feed additive on specific growth rate, weight gain, survival and some biochemical parameters in Rohu (Labeo rohita) fry for 60 days. The five experimental diets were prepared by adding Caulerpa spp. at 0% (control diet), 3% (T1), 6% (T2), 9% (T3) and 12% (T3) inclusion level. Total 150 numbers of rohu (Labeo rohita) fry were randomly distributed into five treatments (control + treatment), each in three replicate. Sampling was carried out at every 15 days to monitor growth performance and to adjust rations. The water quality parameters viz. DO, alkalinity, pH and temperature was found in the permissible range during entire experimental period.
Based on the results, there was a significant difference (P>0.05) reported in weight and length gain of fry fed with the different feeds during a period of 60 days. Fishes fed with T2 (Treatment) diet showed the highest mean weight gain, specific growth rate (SGR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) than those fed with other diets. Lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR) and highest specific growth rate (SGR) SGR was obtained in T2. In the proximate analyses of the fish carcass the protein content was significantly highest in T2 compared to other treatments. The fat content was significantly higher in T4. From the findings of this study it can be concluded that seaweed Caulerpa spp. is a potential protein rich basal ingredient and can be used to as good feed additive if used 6% level in the diets of rohu (Labeo rohita) fry without compromising its growth performance.
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How to cite this article:
RD Solanki, NH Joshi. Effect of seaweed Caulerpa spp. as dietary ingredient on growth performance and survival of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) fry. J Entomol Zool Stud 2021;9(1):618-621.

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