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Original Articles

Growth Response and Biochemical Composition of Rohu, Labeo rohita, Fed Salt-Incorporated Diets

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Pages 169-176 | Published online: 23 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

Rohu, Labeo rohita, fingerlings (av. wt. 1.6 g) were fed pelleted diets supplemented with 0,0.5,1.0,1.5 and 2.0% sodium chloride (NaCl) for 120 days in 25-m3 cement tanks. The final weight gain of fish fed 0.5 and 1.0% NaCl-incorporated diets was significantly (P < 0.05) higher than that of the control (0% NaCl). Net protein retention and carcass protein and fat contents were higher under different treatments as compared to the control. Growth indices and carcass composition indicate inclusion of 1.0% NaCl in the diet to be beneficial for growth promotion in rohu.

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