Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
Open Access
ISSN: 2150-3508
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2150-3508
+44 1478 350008
Kwikiriza G
Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute,
PO Box 421, Kabale
Uganda
Research Article
Comparative Growth Performance and Proximate Nutrient Composition of Three Local Strains of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.) Collected From Different Locations in Uganda
Author(s): Kwikiriza G, Barekye A, Aheisibwe AR, Byakora E and Tibihika PDKwikiriza G, Barekye A, Aheisibwe AR, Byakora E and Tibihika PD
The availability of O. niloticus fingerlings remains a problem in South Western Highland Agro-Ecological Zones. Most fish farmers produce only small sized fish probably because of inbreeding in Uganda. Brood stocks of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L. were collected from Lakes Victoria, Kyoga and Kayumbu, a minor lake in SWHAEZ. The brood-stock were conditioned and bred. Fingerlings of F1 generation of each strain were fed diet containing 35% Crude Protein for 90 days. The results showed that Victoria strain growth performance was better compared to other tilapia strains in growth performance. Survival rate was not significantly different among Nile tilapia strains. Crude protein contents in fish body was higher in Victoria (69.30%) followed by Kayumbu strains (68.125%) with Kyoga having the least crude protein content (64.5%). Fish body of Kayumbu strains contained high.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2150-3508.1000226