Growth performance and nutrient utilization of common carp (Cyprinus carpio and Cyprinus carpio var specularis) fingerlings in New Bussa, Nigeria

An investigation was carried out into the growth performance and nutrient utilization of common carp fingerlings in New Bussa, Nigeria, at the Hatchery Complex of National Institute of Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR). The Carps were purchased from Jos, and transported to New Bussa, acclimatized for two weeks and stocked in outdoor concrete tanks measuring 2mx2mx1m containing filtered water to the level of 0.5m. Average weight and total length at the time of stocking were 40.80g and 6.30g respectively. The fish were stocked in four treatments, each replicated thrice at varying stocking densities of 3, 6, 9 and 12fish/m2 respectively. The fish were fed 35% crude protein formulated feed at 5% biomass and each daily feed was divided into two equal parts and fed manually by 9.00am and 6.00pm. Quantity of feed adjusted according to weight gain. Biweekly sampling was carried out for a period of 8 weeks, their morphological studies carried out. Weight gain, total length and feed consumed were recorded. Water parameters were monitored every sampling day. The result revealed that there is significant difference (P<0.05) in all the parameters. The group with 48 (12 fish /m2) density exhibited significantly (P<0.05) poorest weight gain and there was no significant difference (P>0.05) between 12 and 24 stocking (3 and 6 fish/m2) densities as far as weight gain is concern. All other parameter; SGR, length, weight gain and feed consumed were also significantly different (P<0.05). The treatment with 12fish/m2 showed significantly (P<0.05) poorest feed conversion ratio (FCR). The treatment with stocking of 3 and 6fish/m2 performed best, therefore this stocking range is recommended in this zone. Acquiring of carp from colder region to hotter region is better done in the peak of raining season and to be transferred to earthen pond before hot weather resumes.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Musa, Y.M., Adikwu, I.A., Jonathan, B.Y., Ibiyo, L.M.O., Kolndadacha, O.D.
Format:	conference_item biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	FISON 2010
Subjects:	Aquaculture, Cyprinus carpio, Cyprinus carpio var specularis, Nigeria, New Bussa, freshwater environment, Growth rate, Nutritional requirements, Feeding experiments, Fish culture, Food conversion,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/38147
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