Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Sadiku SOE

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• Research Article
  The Growth and Body Composition of Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings Fed Combined Different Sources of Lipid
  Author(s): A.M Orire *,Omotoyinbo SO ,Sadiku SOE A.M Orire *,Omotoyinbo SO ,Sadiku SOE
  
  Attempt in reducing the high cost of feeding in aquaculture through the use of energy rich oils was taken as a means of protein sparing in a feeding trial. Fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus with an average weight of 3.28 ± 0.72g fed three formulated diets and a control (commercial feed -Multifeed), Diet 2 (45% Lipid and 50%CP), Diet 3 (45%Lipid and 40%CP) and Diet 4 (45% Lipid and 30%CP). Results obtained showed significant difference (P<0.05) in the mean weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and specific growth rate compared with control diet (commercial catfish diet). However, diet 4 exhibited highest mortality rate which rendered it inefficient. Diet 4 also gave significantly high (P<0.05) body lipid and correspondingly low body crude protein than diets 2 and 3. Diets 2 and 3 moreover, demonstrated significantly (P<0.05) good growth p.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9546.1000182

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