Culture of Colurella adriatica: Super Minuscule Rotifer for larval rearing of fishes

Madhu, Rema and Madhu, Rema and Sukumaran, Sandhya and Abhilash, K S and Ali, Liyakhath and George, Veena (2024) Culture of Colurella adriatica: Super Minuscule Rotifer for larval rearing of fishes. ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi.

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Abstract

Micro live feeds are essential for the larval rearing and seed production of marine finfish and shellfish, as the larvae rely on live prey during their initial feeding stage. This dependency on live food sources, such as microalgae, rotifers, and Artemia, is fundamental for ensuring healthy growth and development. These live feeds provide essential nutrients and promote natural the feeding behaviour which are vital for the survival and development of marine larvae. The reliance on live food organisms is growing steadily because, the formulated diets have its own disadvantages such that uneaten feed tends to sink or accumulate at the bottom of tanks which will deteriorate the water quality, whereas live organisms can swim freely in the water column and are continuously accessible to larvae. Additionally, the jerky movement of these live organisms helps to trigger feeding responses in the larvae

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