Live feed - Zooplanktons

Anikuttan, K K and Tamilmani, G and Sakthivel, M and Ramesh Kumar, P and Nazar, A K A and Bavithra, R and Aneesh, U (2024) Live feed - Zooplanktons. In: Handbook on Hatchery Techniques and Farming Protocols of Cobia and Snubnose Pompano. ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam, pp. 49-68. ISBN 978-93-82263-65-4

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Abstract

The rotifers, Brachionus plicatilis and B. rotundiformis are widely employed for feeding marine fish larvae. Its body size ranging from 70 - 350 microns, (depending on strain) makes these organisms an appropriate prey to start feeding after the resorption of the yolk. Rotifers are used as first food during a few days or weeks depending on the reared species. The main advantages of rotifers include – 1). High population growth rate, 2). Filtration of particles in suspension, 3). A good tolerance to culture conditions and handling, and 4). Appropriate energy content and reasonable nutritional value. In addition, it is relatively modifiable by dietary manipulation by means of postculture enrichment.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Live feed; Zooplanktons
Subjects:	Aquaculture Aquaculture > Live Feed Culture Marine Biology > Zooplankton
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division CMFRI-Mandapam
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2024 10:28
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2024 10:28
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18655

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