Short-tailed pipefish (Microphis brachyurus) juvenile culture: effect of stocking density on growth, survival and condition factor
2022
Martinez-Cardenas,Leonardo | Hernandez-Cortez,Miriam I. | Castañeda-Chavez,María R. | Lango-Reynoso,Fabiola | Valdez-Hernandez,Edna F. | Ponce-Palafox,Jesús T. | Espinosa-Chaurand,Daniel | Álvarez-González,Carlos A.
ABSTRACT The present study aimed to test the effect of three stocking densities: 100, 200, and 300 ind m-3 (D100, D200, and D300, respectively) on survival, growth (weight and total length), and condition factor of Microphis brachyurus. At the end of the six-week trial, there were no significant differences in the fish's survival, growth, and condition. The results suggest that this species presents high adaptability under culture conditions. A suboptimal stocking density generates a suboptimal use of infrastructure and decreases the production system's profitability. Based on the present study, a stocking density of 300 ind m-3 is recommended to increase the aquaculture infrastructure's profitability for ornamental or conservation purposes.
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