Effects of commercial feed on growth and physiological parameters in African catfish fingerlings

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ofonime Edet Afia, Gift Samuel David, Divine Titus Inyang, Babatunde Olaseni Musa
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2026.v14.i1a.3209
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Abstract

A 90-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of 3 brands of commercial aquafeeds for catfish, namely, Coppens, Bluecrown, and Vital Fish Feed, on growth performance, nutrient utilisation, and physiological parameters in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings under controlled laboratory conditions. A total of 135 fingerlings (initial weight: 9.01±0.02 g) were distributed into nine tanks in a completely randomized design with three treatments and three replicates. There were significant differences (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth Aquaculture disease management and microbiota Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
65–75
Publication date
1 January 2026