Feeding rates for tambatinga (Colossoma macropomum × Piaractus brachypomus): Effects on zootechnical performance and physiology parameters
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https://doi.org/10.20950/1678-2305/bip.2024.51.e965Keywords:
Food management, Freshwater fish, Hybrid fish, Recirculating aquaculture systemAbstract
The study evaluated the impact of feeding rates (6, 8, 10, and 12% of biomass) on the growth and physiological responses of Colossoma macropomum × Piaractus brachypomus over 40 days. A total of 600 juveniles (1.61 ± 0.30 g, 4.1 ± 0.9 cm) were distributed in 12 tanks. Performance parameters were measured every 10 days, and biochemical, hematological, and somatic indices were analyzed after 40 days. Growth indicators such as final weight and feed conversion ratio improved with higher feeding rates during specific periods. Plasma glucose and red blood cells showed a quadratic response to feeding rates, while mean corpuscular volume increased proportionally. A 12% feeding rate was optimal for the initial 10 days, enhancing zootechnical indices. From 11 to 40 days, a 6% feeding rate is recommended, as growth performance did not significantly vary across rates. Feeding rates had minimal effects on biochemical, hematological, and somatic indices during the trial.
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