Blood chemistry profile of Surubim hybrid fish (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum X P. corruscans) raised in different stocking densities

Abstract

Massive production, such as fish growing in water recirculation system, imposes challenges to animals capable of altering their homeostatic balance, and is able to affect their physiological performance. Therefore, the levels of ions and serum enzymes can be used as indicators of fish health. This study aimed to analyze the blood biochemistry profile of hybrid surubim (P. reticulatum X P. corruscans) submitted to different stocking densities in water recirculation system, in two distinct stages of production, from 150 to 400 g (first trial), and 400 to 1000 g (second trial). In the first trial, the five stocking rates were: 27.5, 47.5, 67.5, 87.5 and 107.5 fish/m 3 of water. To obtain these densities, it was used 11, 19, 27, 35 and 43 fish per tank, respectively. In the second trial, five stocking rates were: 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 fish/m 3 of water. To obtain these densities we used 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 fish per tank, respectively. The concentrations of glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, urea, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium were obtained. Only urea concentrations in first trial and ALP and AST concentrations in second trial were influenced by stocking density, presenting a significant difference between groups. Thus, in both trials the hybrid fish studied maintained homeostasis when reared in different stocking densities.Index terms: Fish, hybrid, plasma biochemistry. RESUMODentre os sistemas de produção, o de recirculação de água impõe desafios para os animais que podem ser capazes de alterar o seu equilíbrio homeostático, afetando o índice de desempenho. Por conseguinte, os níveis de ions e enzimas séricas podem ser utilizados como indicadores de saúde dos peixes. Neste estudo, objetivo-se analisar o perfil de bioquímico do sangue do híbrido de Surubim (P. reticulatum X P. corruscans), submetido a diferentes densidades de estocagem em sistema de recirculação de água, em duas fases distintas de produção, de 150 a 400 g (primeiro ensaio) e, 400 a 1000 g (segundo ensaio). No primeiro ensaio, as cinco densidades de estocagem estudadas foram: 27,5, 47,5, 67,5, 87,5 e 107,5 peixes/m 3 de água. Para a obtenção dessas densidades foram utilizados 11, 19, 27, 35 e 43 peixes por tanque, respectivamente. No segundo ensaio, as cinco densidades de estocagem estudadas foram: 10, 20, 30, 40 e 50 peixes/m3 de água. Para a obtenção dessas densidades foram utilizados 4, 8, 12, 16 e 20 peixes por tanque, respectivamente. As concentrações de glicose, colesterol, triglicérides, ureia, creatinina, fosfatase alcalina (FA), aspartato aminotransferase (AST), desidrogenase lática (LDH), cálcio, fósforo, potássio e magnésio foram avaliadas. Apenas as concentrações de ureia no primeiro ensaio e FA e AST no segundo ensaio foram influenciadas pela densidade de estocagem, apresentando uma diferença significativa entre os grupos. Assim, em ambos os ensaios, o Surubim híbrido manteve a homeostase do sangue em diferentes...

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