In this study the oxygen consumption rate in four groups of Oplegnathus insignis was examined under three different water temperatures 13, 18 and 23°C. Average weight of each group of fish was 9.5, 198, 333 and 525 g respectively. Oxygen consumption was measured in a respirometer of 18.8 L capacity and results show that at the same water temperature occurs an inverse relationship between body weight and oxygen consumption whereas for same body weight (W in kg) the respiration rate varies proportionally with temperature rise (T in °C). The generalized equation of oxygen consumption (Ro) in routine metabolism was determined as: Ro (mg O2 kg-1 h-1) = [85.229 + (10.03 T)]-(221.344 W). The information it is analized with regard to establishing quantitative relationships that allow a more precise specification of the water flow requirements and renewal rates in open flow systems without oxygenation, considering aspects such as body weight, respiratory rate, temperature and stocking density.<br>Se determinó la tasa de consumo de oxígeno de Oplegnathus insignis en cuatro grupos de peces bajo tres temperaturas diferentes: 13, 18 y 23°C. El peso promedio de cada grupo de peces fue de 9,5, 198, 333 y 523 g respectivamente. El consumo de oxígeno se determinó en un respirómetro de 18,8 L de capacidad y los resultados muestran que a una misma temperatura ocurre una relación inversa entre el peso corporal (W en kg) y el consumo de oxígeno, mientras que para un mismo peso corporal la tasa respiratoria varía proporcionalmente con el ascenso de temperatura (T en °C). La ecuación generalizada que representa el consumo de oxígeno (Ro) en metabolismo de rutina se determinó como: Ro (mg O2 kg-1 h-1) = [85.229 + (10.03 T)]-(221.344 W). Se analizó la información en relación a establecer las relaciones cuantitativas que permitan una especificación más exacta de los requerimientos de flujo de agua y tasas de renovación en sistemas de flujo abierto y sin oxigenación, considerando aspectos tales como peso corporal, tasa respiratoria, temperatura y densidad de cultivo.

This work aimed at determining the dissolved oxygen consumption rate of Litopenaeus vannamei juveniles maintained in a microbial biofloc raceway system at high density with no aeration. Three 4 L bottles were filled for each treatment, sealed hermetically, and placed in an enclosed greenhouse raceway system. Four shrimp (13.2±1.42 g) were assigned to two sets of the bottles, which underwent the following treatments: light conditions with no shrimp; dark conditions with no shrimp; light conditions with shrimp; and dark conditions with shrimp. Dissolved oxygen content was measured every 10 min for 30 min. A quadratic behavior was observed in dissolved oxygen concentration over time. Significant differences for oxigen consumption were observed only at 10 and 20 min between shrimp maintained in the dark and those under light conditions. At 10 min, a higher value was observed in shrimp maintained under light, and at 20 min, in the dark. Significant differences between 10 and 20 min and between 10 and 30 min were observed when oxygen consumption was analyzed over time in the presence of light. Under dark conditions there were significant differences only between 20 and 30 min. Lethal oxygen concentration (0.65 mg L-1) would be reached in less than one hour either under light or dark conditions with no aeration.<br>O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o consumo de oxigênio dissolvido (OD) de juvenis de Litopenaeus vannamei mantidos em sistema de cultivo de bioflocs bacterianos em alta densidade e ausência de aeração. Três garrafas de 4 L foram preenchidas para cada tratamento, fechadas hermeticamente e colocadas em sistema de cultivo fechado. Quatro camarões (13,2±1,42 g) foram colocados em dois dos conjuntos de garrafas. Os tratamentos aplicados foram: luminosidade, sem camarões; escuro, sem camarões; luminosidade, com camarões; escuro, com camarões. A concentração de oxigênio dissolvido foi determinada a cada 10 min durante 30 min. Foi observado um comportamento quadrático na concentração de OD ao longo do tempo. Diferenças significativas para consumo de oxigênio foram observadas apenas aos 10 e 20 min entre camarões mantidos no escuro e camarões em luminosidade. Aos 10 min, foi observada maior concentração no sistema mantido em luminosidade e, aos 20 min, no sistema mantido no escuro. Na análise do consumo de oxigênio ao longo do tempo e com luminosidade, foram constatadas diferenças significativas entre 10 e 20 min e entre 10 e 30 min. Em condições de escuridão, houve diferença significativa apenas entre 20 e 30 min. Concluiu-se que, sem aeração, a condição anóxica pode ser alcançada em menos de uma hora, tanto ao dia quanto à noite.

Colossoma macropomum is a species in the Amazon region pertaining to the greatest diversity of freshwater fish family Characidae. At the laboratory level, the rate of oxygen consumption of (CO) was determined in a routine metabolism at different body weights: 40, 60, 90, 140 and 250 g (expressed per unit of body mass) and water temperature of 21, 26 and 31°C. The experiment was design as a completely randomized factorial arrangement (5x3x3), using a respirometer of 20 L and a water recirculation pump. CO measurements were recorded every 5 min by using a digital oximeter. It was shown that the CO maintains interaction with body weight (P) and water temperature (T) (P < 0.05). The results indicate that CO remains directly related to water temperature and inversely with body weight of the organisms. The regression between independent variables and CO were adjusted to potential equations: CO = 2844.9 P-0.734, CO = 2555.9 P-0.624 and CO = 1945.4 P-0.507 for 21, 26 y 31°C respectively; where P expressed in kg, yielding high coefficients of correlation and determination. The resulting equation of the multivariate regression analysis was: CO = 4.839 - (0.706* P) + (9.106* T). The results provide information to estimate the capacity in an aquaculture environment based upon the oxygen demand of C. macropomum, contributing to the development of aquaculture with greater technical support. | Colossoma macropomum es una especie de la región amazónica perteneciente a la familia Characidae, la de mayor diversidad de peces de agua dulce. A nivel de laboratorio, se determinó la tasa de consumo de oxígeno (CO) en metabolismo de rutina de C. macropomum a diferentes pesos corporales: 40, 60, 90, 140 y 250 g (expresados por unidad de masa corporal) y temperatura del agua de 21, 26 y 31°C. El experimento se diseñó completamente al azar en arreglo factorial (5x3x3), utilizando un respirómetro de 20 L y una bomba de recirculación de agua. Las mediciones del CO fueron realizadas cada 5 min mediante el uso de un oxímetro digital. Los resultados indican que el CO mantiene relación directa con la temperatura del agua e inversa con el peso corporal de los organismos (P < 0,05). Las regresiones entre las variables independientes y el CO se ajustaron a ecuaciones potenciales: CO = 2844,9 P-0,734, CO = 2555,9 P-0,624 y CO = 1945,4 P-0,507 a 21, 26 y 31°C respectivamente; donde P se expresa en kg, obteniéndose altos coeficientes de correlación y determinación. La ecuación resultante del análisis multivariado de regresión lineal múltiple fue: CO = 4,839 - (0,708* P) + (9,106* T). Los resultados ofrecen información para estimar la capacidad de un ambiente acuícola en base a la demanda de oxígeno de C. macropomum, aportando al desarrollo de una acuicultura con mayor sustento técnico.