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The Suitability of Moringaoleifera Leaf Meal Supplementation to Commercial Diets on the Growth and Survival Of Oreochromisniloticus Fry

Romeo D. Caturao | Michel R. Atilano | Rexie B. Urbina

 

Abstract:

<p style="text-align: justify;">Proper fish nutrition and adequate feeding are necessary for high fish production. The study was conducted to determine the suitability of M. oleiferaleaf meal supplementation to commercial diets on the growth performance of Oreochromisniloticusfry until fingerling size. Seven experimental diets were used with three replicates each arranged in a complete randomized design. Treatments 1, 3 and 5 were given commercial diets only, treatments 2, 4, and 6 with 10% M. oleiferaleaves and 90% commercial diets. Treatment 7 was the control withrice bran. Each treatment was stocked with 50 fry with an average weight of 1.76+0.112 and an average length of 47.65+1.78 and feed for two months. Data gathered were analyzed using the One-Way ANOVA to determine significant difference among treatments. Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was used to determine the significant difference between treatment means. All test used 0.05 level of significance. Results showed significant differences among treatments. Treatment 4 had the highest average weight of 6.83+0.145 g, an average length of 65.97+0.251 mm, and survival rate of 86.0+2.646% after eight weeks of culture. Growth and survival of Oreochromisniloticuscould be enhanced by adding 10% dried M. oleiferaleaf meal supplementation to commercial diet. </p>