ISSN:
1439-0426
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
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Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Growth, food intake, feed conversion, survival, and behaviour of wild-caught goldblotch grouper, Epinephelus costae Steindachner, (initial weight=103.04 ± 8.27g) were evaluated when reared in captivity. Average weight gains ranged between 0.106 and 0.278 g day−1, while corresponding gains in length ranged between 0.005 and 0.018 cm day−1. Average daily growth rate was between 0.075 and 0.232% body weight day−1 (overall 0.141 ± 0.08% bw/day). Daily rate of feeding was estimated to be between 0.299 and 0.418% bw day−1 (overall 0.365 ± 0.09% bw day−1). Food conversion ratio (FCR) ranged between 0.21 and 0.77 (overall FCR=0.423). Food intake was dependent on water temperature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0426.2003.00446.x
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