Species Selection for Profitable Commercial Fish Culture Through Biofloc Technology

Authors

  • Kamruzzaman Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Taiba Akter Laboni Laboni Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Mst Shahinur Khatun Khatun Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Obaidur Rahman Rahman Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Mahabubur Rahman Rahman Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Nur E Farjana Ilah Ilah Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Joynal Abedin Abedin Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Ashekur Rahman Rahman Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Harun Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh
  • Md Mahmudul Hasan Hasan Department of Economics, Varendra University, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Akhtarul Islam Islam Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Mizanur Rahman Rahman Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Yeamin Hossain Hossain Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v31i1.69536

Keywords:

Anabus testudineus, Biofloc technology, Fish culture, Labeo rohita, Oreochromis niloticus, Species selection

Abstract

Biofloc technology is a recent concept in Bangladesh, it has numerous advantages for enhancing aquaculture production in several countries, thereby contributing to achieve sustainable development goals. To identify the most suitable fish species for profitable commercial fish culture through Biofloc, a 100-day experiment was conducted at Pran Fisheries Project in Razapur Village, situated in Sreemangal Upazilla of Moulvibazar district, commencing in March 2021. The experiment comprised three treatments: Oreochromis niloticus, Anabus testudineus, and Labeo rohita with two replicates for each treatment. Water quality parameters were meticulously monitored to ensure optimal conditions. All treatments were conducted at a temperature of 26°C, with pH levels of 7.6-7.8, dissolved oxygen concentrations of 5-6 ppm. During the study, O. niloticus exhibited the highest body weight (66.23 ± 0.94) compared to A. testudineus (50.82 ± 0.94) and L. rohita (53.92 ± 0.17). Furthermore, L. rohita displayed a higher average daily weight gain (1.8 ± 0.003) and specific growth rate (3.29 ± 0.29). The best feed conversion ratio (FCR) was observed both for O. niloticus (0.98 ± 0.33) and A. testudineus (0.98 ± 0.03). In terms of survival rate, O. niloticus outperformed the other species, with a rate of 98%. However, O. niloticus demonstrated better aquaculture performance compared to the other species using biofloc technology. This research provides valuable insights in effective cultural techniques that can enhance fish production through biofloc technology, contributing to economic growth in aquaculture sector and national development.

J. Bio-Sci. 31(1): 71-85, 2023

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2023-11-05

How to Cite

Kamruzzaman, Laboni, T. A. L., Khatun, M. S. K., Rahman, O. R., Rahman, M. M. R., Ilah, N. E. F. I., Abedin, M. J. A., Rahman, M. A. R., Md Harun, Hasan, M. M. H., Islam, M. A. I., Rahman, M. M. R., & Hossain, M. Y. H. (2023). Species Selection for Profitable Commercial Fish Culture Through Biofloc Technology. Journal of Bio-Science, 31(1), 71–85. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v31i1.69536

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2023)

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