Effect of temperature on production of tiger muskellunge in intensive culture

Meade, James W.; Krise, William F.; Ort, Thomas

doi:10.1016/0044-8486(83)90277-6

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“…Maximum growth occurred when fish were fed rations containing at least 45% protein at temperatures between 20 and 23øC. This agrees with the observation of Meade et al (1983) that the optimum temperature for growth and food-conversion efficiency of fry and fingerling tiger muskellunge is between 20 and 23øC. The reduced growth rate at 23øC for tiger muskellunge fed the diet lowest in protein suggests that, at this temperature, protein content can be limiting (Figure 1).…”

Section: Temperature Effectssupporting

confidence: 87%

“…Overall, temperature is still the controlling factor in the growth response of fish to dietary levels of protein. Meade et al (1983) observed that the early specific growth rate of tingerling tiger muskellunge reared at or above 20øC was significantly greater than that for fish reared at or below 18øC. Predictions from the regression equation indicate that increasing the protein content over 50% at these temperatures will not significantly increase the growth rate when the main protein source is fish protein concentrate.…”

Section: Dietary Protein Effectsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Fish were fed 64 times per day with automatic feeders at 15-min intervals between 0400 and 2000 hours each day. The amount of food dispensed to each group was similar each day and was in excess of that typically given to tiger muskellunge (Meade et al 1983). Jars and feeders were cleaned, dead fish and cannibals removed and weighed, and the feeders adjusted each day between 0800-1100 hours.…”

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Growth of Tiger Muskellunge Fed Different Amounts of Protein at Three Water Temperatures

Lemm

Rottiers

1986

The Progressive Fish-Culturist

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Growth rates of tiger muskellunge (muskellunge Esox masquinongy • x northern pike E. lucius 8) fed diets containing 35, 45, or 55% crude protein for 5 weeks at 17, 20, or 23øC were compared. Fish fed diets containing 45 or 55% protein grew faster at all temperatures than those fed 35% protein. Growth of tiger muskellunge fed a diet containing either 45 or 55% protein did not increase significantly at optimum growth temperatures (20 or 23øC). At 17øC, below the optimum temperature range, growth did increase when the percentage of protein in the diet was increased. Diet and temperature are two of the most important factors controlling the growth of tiger muskellunge (muskellunge Esox masquinongy • x northern pike E. lucius •) under intensive culture.

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Growth of Tiger Muskellunge Fed Different Amounts of Protein at Three Water Temperatures

Lemm

Rottiers

1986

The Progressive Fish-Culturist

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“…Each tank (92 cm diameter x 92 cm tall) was maintained at a water depth of 66 cm and had a turnover rate of approximately 12 times per day. Water temperature was maintained at 21 C which is within the range for optimal growth of tiger muskellunge and muskellunge (Meade et al 1983;Bevelhimer et al 1985;Lemm and Rottiers 1986).…”

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Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration on Growth, Survival, and Body Composition of Muskellunge Esox musquinongy and Tiger Muskellunge Esox masquinongy × E. luscius Fingerlings

Brecka

Kohler

Wahl

1995

J World Aquaculture Soc

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Growth rate, survival and body composition of muskellunge Esox musquinongy (initial mean total length = 125 mm) and tiger muskellunge E. masquinongy × E. lucius (initial mean total length = 115 mm) fed semi‐purified diets differing in protein level from 31 to 40% and 34 to 45%, respectively, were evaluated in 8‐wk trials. The minimum protein level that yielded satisfactory growth rates for muskellunge was 37%, whereas tiger muskellunge growth rates were highest for fish fed a 45% protein diet. Growth differences were caused by changes in protein quantity, not quality, as amino acid ratios were similar for test diets and showed no imbalances among diets. Condition factors for both fishes increased with dietary protein. Survival of muskellunge (73%) and tiger muskellunge (97%) was not pffected by diet type. Body protein increased and fat content decreased in both fishes when fed higher dietary protein. Results suggest that both fishes respond similarly to dietary changes, but that substantial differences exist in protein requirements.

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“…Water temperature (average ± 95% confidence interval, CI: 19 ± 0.2°C), dissolved oxygen (6.6 ± 0.3 mg/L), nitrogen (0.003 ± 0.0003 mg NHa/L), and fish mortalities were also monitored daily. Although temperatures were lower than those for optimal growth of tiger muskellunge (20-23°C) and muskellunge (22.5°C) (Meade et al 1983;Bevelhimer et al 1985;Lemm and Rottiers 1986), these lower temperatures improve disease control and were within the range commonly used for rearing these fish.…”

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Comparison of Growth, Survival, and Body Composition of Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge Fed Four Commercial Diets

Brecka¹,

Hooe

Wahl

1995

The Progressive Fish-Culturist

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Feed is one of the largest annual costs in fish production. Various commercial feeds are used for muskcllungc (Esox masquinongy) and tiger muskellunge (E. masquinongy X E. lucius), but no data are available that compare growth and survival of these two fishes on these diets. Growth and survival were evaluated over 8 weeks for both muskellunge (initial mean total length, 172 mm) and tiger muskellunge (187 mm) fed four commercially available feeds: Biodiet Grower, Biodry 1000. Abernathy S8-2 (84), and W-16. Across all diets, tiger muskellunge grew more than 1.5 times as fast as muskellunge. Both muskellunge and tiger muskellunge grew faster on three diets developed for coldwatcr species (Biodiet. Biodry, and Abernathy). than on the one developed for cool water species (W-16). Muskellunge also grew faster when fed Biodiel or Biodry than when fed Abernathy. Differences in growth may be related to dietary protein levels. Body composition was affected by diet; percent fat was highest for both species fed Biodry. and protein levels were higher for tiger muskellunge fed Biodiet or Abernathy. Survival was high and was not affected by diet type for either species. Based on growth rates, body composition, and feed cost, we recommend Biodiet or Biodry as a diet for muskellunge and Biodry or Abernathy for tiger muskellunge.

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Effect of temperature on production of tiger muskellunge in intensive culture

Cited by 7 publications

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Growth of Tiger Muskellunge Fed Different Amounts of Protein at Three Water Temperatures

Growth of Tiger Muskellunge Fed Different Amounts of Protein at Three Water Temperatures

Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration on Growth, Survival, and Body Composition of Muskellunge Esox musquinongy and Tiger Muskellunge Esox masquinongy × E. luscius Fingerlings

Comparison of Growth, Survival, and Body Composition of Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge Fed Four Commercial Diets

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