Performance and survival of hybrid catfish (hetero x clarias) fed with whole cassava root meal as a replacement for maize

Abu, Omg; Gabriel, UU; Akinrotimi, OA

doi:10.4314/as.v9i3.65752

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“…However, the parameters were within the appropriate ranges for the catfish culture. Other studies also found and recommend that every growth rate is related to the water quality of the rearing containers (Adeniji and Ovie, 1990;Owhonda et al, 2007;Abu et al, 2010). This study result shows the larvae during first feeding days have good condition, and applying different type of feeds doesn't influence water quality.…”

Section: Water Quality In Relation With Growth Of Larvaesupporting

confidence: 57%

Growth and Microbial Indices in African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)Larvae Fed Formulated and Commercial Diets

Oik¹,

Om²,

Oa³

2018

J FisheriesSciences.com

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This study investigated the effects of formulated and commercial diets as starter feeds on the performance of Clarias gariepinus larvae in the hatchery. Two hundred larvae were randomly distributed in experimental tanks and were fed with a commercial diet Aqualis and Special formulated feed (poultry feed + fishmeal + vitamin C + premix) for 21 days. The result obtained revealed that there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the physico-chemical parameters in all treatments. Total heterotrophic bacteria, Vibro, Total coliform and Salmonela/ Shigella were identified in the microbial analysis of the fish waters in all treatments. The total heterotrophic, and Vibro counts in the tank waters were significantly higher in specially formulated diet than Aqualis starter feed. Total coliform count and Salmonela/Shigella were less than thirty (<30) in all the water samples. Fish fed Special feed had a higher survival rate than Aqualis. Special feed was also higher in length increase of larvae (8.96 ± 7.11 mm), than the larvae fed with Aqualis. There was steady reduction of the microbial flora as the fish became older. The weekly results showed that condition factors were less than one, in all the treatments, at the end of the third week.

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Section: Water Quality In Relation With Growth Of Larvaesupporting

confidence: 57%

Growth and Microbial Indices in African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)Larvae Fed Formulated and Commercial Diets

Oik¹,

Om²,

Oa³

2018

J FisheriesSciences.com

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“…Studies on the use of cassava meal in fish feed [48 -50] indicate that cassava can replace the conventional energy feed ingredients such as maize, broken rice and sorghum, which are co mmon ly used in animal d iet in most parts of Africa [51]. Cassava has been successfully used to replace maize in Clarias gariepinus fingerlings -50% replacement [3]; C. garieipinus advanced fry [52] and hybrid catfish (Hetero X Clarias) -66% rep lacement [53]. Inclusion of whole cassava root meal in the diet of fish enhanced growth and survival.…”

Section: Use Of Cassava In Diets For Fishmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Cassava, Sweet Potato and Cocoyam, and Their By-Products by Non – Ruminants

Apata¹,

Babalola²

2012

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As the search for alternative sources of energy for non ruminants continues, this review was undertaken to examine the potential value of cassava (Manihot utilissima Pohl.), sweet potato (Ipomea batatas Poir.), cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium Schott.) and their by-products as dietary supplements for non ruminants. Studies on these roots and tubers showed that, on a dry-weight basis, contained 2.0 -7.9% crude protein, 0.3 -3.1% crude fib re and 72.4 -77.9% starch. The practical use of these roots and tubers in non ruminant feeds is generally low. Th is level of utilizat ion is attributed to the low protein and dry matter and the potentially to xic cyanogenic glycosides in fresh cassava and irritating substance in cocoyam. Processing techniques such as fermentation, soaking, boiling, ensiling and sun-drying are adopted to remove the deleterious substances, and effects on animals. The co mparable performance of pigs and poultry fed vary ing levels of roots and tubers and their by-products with those maintained on maize showed that they can be used as substitutes in non-ru minants diets at certain levels without detrimental effects. To achieve increase in the use of these root crops and their by-products for maize replacement in intensive non-ruminant production systems, adequate protein supplementation and proper processing are essential.

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“…Talthawan et al [28] pointed out that amylopectin is responsible for easy digestion in cassava. For instance, Olurin et al [8] has substituted up to 50 % of corn with cassava starch in fingerlings; Olukunle [30]) replaced corn starch with sweet potato peels and whole root in fry Clarias species while Abu et al [16] was able to replace corn starch with cassava starch up to 66 % with favourable results.…”

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“…This is coupled to the fact that its production is dwindling [3]. Several attempts have been made to replace or supplement the maize component of fish feed with cheaper non-conventional energy sources;; [2,3,5,6,11,16,17]; Maize offal is component after the starch concentrate. In many occasions, the offal is regarded as a waste component of the maize.…”

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Influence of including maize offal in diets on growth, carcass composition and economics of Clarias gariepinus

Igbang¹,

Bekeh²,

Ncha³

2021

GSC Biol. and Pharm. Sci.

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Aiming at finding cheaper and still efficient feed for aquaculture species 56 days feeding trial was conducted on African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) post fingerlings, fed on five diets with a 40% crude protein target in which maize was replaced with maize offal meal at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% respectively. Ten fish each were stocked in a plastic aquarium tank containing 20 L of water. The fish were fed at 5% body weight divided into two rations ginen at the hours of 8-8:30 am and 5-5:30pm. Growth parameters showed increase with increase in maize offal based diets, with observed weight gains of 72.42, 79.00, 95.92, 130.83 and 65.83 for diets 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 respectively. Feed conversion ratio (recorded best in 75% maize offal based diet substitution, while the poorest was recorded at 25% maize offal diet replacement, followed by the control diet (100% maize diet). 75% maize offal replacement recorded the highest specific growth rate (p<0.05).There was significant difference (p<0.05) in the ash content, crude fiber and energy level in the fish carcass. The cost of feed used throughout the experimental period was not significantly (p>0.05) influenced by the increasing level of maize offal as a replacement for maize in the diets, as the costs were comparable. However, this study reveals that maize offal meal can successfully replaced maize up to 75% in the diet of Clarias gariepinus post fingerlings without adverse effect on growth, carcass composition and economics.

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Performance and survival of hybrid catfish (hetero x clarias) fed with whole cassava root meal as a replacement for maize

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Growth and Microbial Indices in African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)Larvae Fed Formulated and Commercial Diets

Growth and Microbial Indices in African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)Larvae Fed Formulated and Commercial Diets

The Use of Cassava, Sweet Potato and Cocoyam, and Their By-Products by Non – Ruminants

Influence of including maize offal in diets on growth, carcass composition and economics of Clarias gariepinus

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