Black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) meal is a prominent ingredient to keep up with the increasing demand of protein sources for aquafeeds. This study evaluated the digestibility of defatted BSF larvae meal (DBSFL) by indirect method, growth performance, haematological parameters, and carcass composition of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fed diets containing DBSFL. The apparent digestibility coefficient of protein from DBSFL was 84.2%, corresponding to 42.9% of digestible protein. For the feeding trial, juvenile tambaqui (3.25 ± 0.01 g) were randomly distributed in 18 experimental units (100 L; n = 3; 27 fish/tank) in a recirculation system. Fish were fed to apparent satiation for 60 days with isoproteic and isocaloric diets containing 0%, 6%, 12%, 18%, 24% or 30% of DBSFL meal. At the end of feeding trial, fish length and weight were recorded; blood samples were drawn from caudal vein of three fish per tank, and three fish from each replicate were euthanized for analysis of carcass proximate composition. The inclusion of up to 30% DBSFL meal did not impair tambaqui growth performance and fish body composition. The blood cholesterol level of the fish fed diet with 30% DBSFL inclusion was higher, but within the limits recorded for that species. DBSFL meal seems to be an interesting and safe protein source for tambaqui farming. The use of this ingredient as protein source can encourage the circular economy by promoting environmental sustainability.
The production of silage preserves fish viscera using simple techniques and allow the reutilization of nutrients that are usually discarded; thus, promoting circular aquaculture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the inclusion of increasing levels of fish viscera silage on the physical quality of the feed pellets, and the growth performance, health parameters, and economic analysis when tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) were offered the experimental diets. A fermented fish viscera silage (5% yogurt; 15% molasses; 0.25% antioxidant) was included in the formulation at graded levels in a wet-basis (VS 0%, VS 5%; VS 10%; VS 15%, and VS 20%). Tambaqui (initial weight ~ 22.6 g) were stocked in a recirculation system and fed the experiment diets to apparent satiation for 13 week. At the end of the feeding trial, fish presented ~ 500% growth for all experimental groups. Average feed efficiency was 0.78, protein efficiency rate 2.28%, and relative growth rate 1.79%.day− 1. Fish fed with the highest level of inclusion of viscera silage showed high concentrations of plasma cholesterol but with acceptable values for this species. The inclusion of fish viscera silage in diets for juveniles of tambaqui reduced the activity of the ALT enzyme, confirming normal liver function. Diets with fish viscera silage had a production cost of US$ 0.95 per kg, without significantly impacting on the economic indices. Up to 20% of fish viscera silage can be included in the extruded feed formulation to juveniles of tambaqui, without impairing growth performance and health parameters.
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