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Evaluation of Survival and Growth Performance of Wild Synodontis Melanopterus (Boulenger 1903) Fed with Three Different Diets

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  • Ibrahim Shehu Jega

    (Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria)

  • Idris Ganiyat Aderibigbe

    (Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria)

  • Dalhatu Yahaya Bawa

    (Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria)

  • Muhammad Namaga Wade

    (Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria)

  • Aminu Baba Gana

    (Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria)

  • Mohammad Yahaya Abubakar

    (Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto)

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This study evaluated survival and growth performance of wild Synodontis melanopterus juveniles fed chicken viscera, commercial feed and compounded feed in plastic bowls. Juveniles of initial mean weight which were recorded were stocked in each treatment replicated 3 times. Fish were cultured for 8 weeks. The stocking rate was 10 fish per bowl. Results showed that S. melanopterus juveniles fed chicken viscera had no significant difference (P>0.05) in final mean weight (10.26g) to commercial feed (11.05g) and compounded feed (12.88g). Chicken viscera had significantly higher (p 0.05) in feed conversion ratio to compounded diet (0.20). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in survival rate for fish fed chicken viscera (66.7%) commercial feed (50%) and compounded feed (46.67%). Water quality parameters including temperature (°C), dissolved oxygen (mg/l) and pH were not significantly different (p>0.05) during the study. Based on these findings, chicken viscera is recommended for feeding S. melanopterus juveniles since it does not give negative effects on growth and whole body composition and also, showed greater survival and higher growth performance.

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  • Ibrahim Shehu Jega & Idris Ganiyat Aderibigbe & Dalhatu Yahaya Bawa & Muhammad Namaga Wade & Aminu Baba Gana & Mohammad Yahaya Abubakar, 2023. "Evaluation of Survival and Growth Performance of Wild Synodontis Melanopterus (Boulenger 1903) Fed with Three Different Diets," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 10(8), pages 110-117, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:10:y:2023:i:8:p:110-117
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