Effect of stocking density on growth performance, survival, production and economic benefits of African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) monoculture in earthen ponds.

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dc.contributor.authorAmon P., Shoko
dc.contributor.authorSamwel Mchele Limbu
dc.contributor.authorYunus D., Mgaya
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-07T13:01:58Z
dc.date.available2019-05-07T13:01:58Z
dc.date.issued2016-08-02
dc.description.abstractThe present on-farm study assessed the effect of different stocking densities on growth, production, and financial benefits of African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in earthen ponds for 180 days. Low stocking density (LSD), medium stocking density (MSD), and high stocking density (HSD) of 3, 6, and 9 fish m−2, respectively, were tested. C. gariepinus stocked at LSD and MSD showed significantly higher weight gain, specific growth rate, and final mean weight than those cultured at HSD (P < .05). There was a significant linear relationship between the stocking density and the yields and financial variables (P < .05). Net fish yields were significantly higher for C. gariepinus reared at HSD and MSD than those stocked at LSD (P < .05). Similarly, C. gariepinus raised at MSD and HSD generated significantly more profit than those cultured at LSD (P < .05). Results demonstrated that farmers can achieve high net yield and financial benefits by stocking C. gariepinus at HSD of 9 fish m−2.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipInter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) through Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes)en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2016.1188338
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/5210
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.subjectAfrican sharptooth catfish, financial benefits, growth, stocking density, yielden_US
dc.titleEffect of stocking density on growth performance, survival, production and economic benefits of African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) monoculture in earthen ponds.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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