Short-tailed pipefish (Microphis brachyurus) juvenile culture: effect of stocking density on growth, survival and condition factor
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...
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Published in | Latin american journal of aquatic research Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 227 - 235 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English Spanish Portuguese |
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Valparaiso
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Escuela de Ciencias del Mar
01.05.2022
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Facultad de Recursos Naturales. Escuela de Ciencias del Mar |
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Summary: | 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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ISSN: | 0718-560X 0718-560X |
DOI: | 10.3856/vol50-issue2-fulltext-2786 |