The false mussel (Mytilopsis adamsi) is an economically important bivalve species with significant potential for aquaculture development in tropical regions. Understanding the optimal environmental conditions for embryonic development is crucial for successful hatchery operations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i9989
This study aimed to assess the effects of substituting of Pistia stratiotes diets for soybean at 10 % (S10), 20 % (S20) and 30 % (S30) levels, and a control (S0) on Oreochromis niloticus. Three treatments and a control, each with triplicates, were used, with an initial weight and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i9990
Umar, A., Nasir, A., Garba, A. I., Shehu, A., Musa Y. A., Yusufu, I. I., Modu K. A, Bashir A. I., Kaumi, H., Bukar Z. L., Umar Y. M., Abdulazeez, K. A, Gadaka, Y. M. & Abubakar A. A.·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2025
This study investigated the effects of different seasonings salt (5%), garlic (3%), and ginger (3%) on the sensory and proximate quality of smoked Heterotis niloticus (bonytongue fish) in Northeastern Nigeria. The sensory results showed that Garlic-treated fish had significantly...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i9988
Fish smoking is an ancient and popular way of fish preservation. Fish smoking is a combination of various processes such as salting, drying, heating, smoking, and sometimes cooking effects depending on smoking method used. Smoked fish are highly rich in protein and are palatable...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8986
Background: Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is currently the second most farmed and produced fish group globally, accounting for approximately 3.49 million tonnes (Mt), following carp (24 Mt), and preceding clariids (2.97 Mt) and salmonids (2.36 Mt). Its prominence in aquaculture...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i9987
The fatty acid profile of feral and cultured Heterobranchus longifilis, Clarias gariepinus and feral Chrystichthys nigrodigitatus were determined. Three adult fish each of Heterobranchus longifilis and Clarias gariepinus were procured from Oguta lake in Imo State and Azuberth Res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8984
The concept of the blue economy encapsulates the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and job creation, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. Nigeria, with its vast aquatic resources, stands to benefit immensely from the blue ec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8985
Salinity is a pivotal abiotic factor influencing microalgal physiology, with direct implications for biomass productivity and biochemical composition. This study investigated the effects of four salinity gradients (25, 28, 31, and 34 ppt) on the growth performance, biomass yield,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8983
This study aimed to analyze the impact of fish farming using floating net cage (FNC) system on primary productivity in Saguling Reservoir. Conducted between January and February 2025, the research utilized a comparative descriptive design at Saguling Reservoir, West Bandung Regen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8982
Fishes are one of the important group of vertebrates influencing the human lives in various ways. Fish diversity is one of the most important life supporting system on the earth and plays a very important role in the socio-economic development of the country. The present study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8980
Wastewater are polluted water from effluents of industries, anthropogenic and agricultural activities; which may contain toxic materials that are harmful to the environment. Most wastewater from industries flows into the water bodies, farmlands where food crops are cultivated for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8981
This study aims to analyze the effect of fish feed fortification using Caulerpa sp. seaweed flour on the growth and survival of cultured tilapia (O. niloticus). The research method used is an experimental method, using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8979
Litopenaeus vannamei is one of the most economically important aquaculture species globally. However, intensified farming practices have raised concerns over feed efficiency and environmental sustainability. Biofloc technology, which utilizes microbial fermentation to enhance wat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8977
Aims: To determine the effect of different feeding doses supplemented with Moringa leaf powder (Moringa oleifera) on the growth of vannamei shrimp infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Study Design: Quantitative Experimental. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8978
Appropriate water exchange can maintain optimal physicochemical water parameter conditions, remove harmful metabolites, and provide the necessary nutrients for the growth of Caulerpa lentillifera. This research aims to analyze the effect of water exchange intervals on the growth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i8976