Short-tailed pipefish (Microphis brachyurus) juvenile culture: effect of stocking density on growth, survival and condition factor

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to test the effect of three stocking densities: 100, 200, and 300 ind m-3 (D100, D200, and D300, respectively) on survival, growth (weight and total length), and condition factor of Microphis brachyurus. At the end of the six-week trial, there were no significant differences in the fish's survival, growth, and condition. The results suggest that this species presents high adaptability under culture conditions. A suboptimal stocking density generates a suboptimal use of infrastructure and decreases the production system's profitability. Based on the present study, a stocking density of 300 ind m-3 is recommended to increase the aquaculture infrastructure's profitability for ornamental or conservation purposes.

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Main Authors:	Martinez-Cardenas,Leonardo, Hernandez-Cortez,Miriam I., Castañeda-Chavez,María R., Lango-Reynoso,Fabiola, Valdez-Hernandez,Edna F., Ponce-Palafox,Jesús T., Espinosa-Chaurand,Daniel, Álvarez-González,Carlos A.
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Facultad de Recursos Naturales. Escuela de Ciencias del Mar 2022
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-560X2022000200227
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