This study aimed to analyze the influence of different culture methods and stocking density on the growth and survival of Kijing mussels (Anadonta woodiana). This research employed an experimental method with a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD), consisting of two factors: c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i3893
This review highlights about Parasitic Challenges in Culturable Freshwater Fish. Fish populations are subject to numerous natural and anthropogenic factors which reduce abundance. In grouper aquaculture, a diverse range of parasitic organisms have been documented to cause substan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i3891
This research details the design and construction of an automated, solar-powered aquaponic system utilizing acrylic glass, aimed at providing a sustainable model for food production in Nigeria. The primary objectives were to design a functional system, evaluate the feasibility of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i3890
In the present study, 500 specimens of Labeo senegalensis were collected from artisanal fishing boats during the period from September 2019 to January 2020. The total length of the collected specimens ranged from 21.2 to 47.5 cm with a mean of 27.7 ± 10.91 cm. The maximum length...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2889
Ichthyometric indices and gonadosomatic dynamics provide essential insights for fisheries management and policy development, emphasizing their role in sustainable resource utilization. Our study presents updated information on the sex ratio, length-weight relationship, and length...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2888
Abstract-Seaweed, commonly called seaweed, is one of the abundant biological resources in Indonesian waters, covering around 8.6% of the total marine biota. The area of seaweed habitat in Indonesia reaches 1.2 million hectares, making it the largest in the world. One type of se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2887
This study investigates the piscicidal properties of the Moringa oleifera plant, focusing on its raw and dry leaf and root extracts, and their effects on the experimental fish species Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). Conducted under standard laboratory conditions, the experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2886
Aims: This study aim to assess the water quality in relation to fisheries of Hashidu reservoir. Study Design: Water samples for the physicochemical analysis were collected from Hashidu reservoir monthly over a period of six months cutting across both dry and rainy seasons. Method...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2885
Organosomatic index and condition factor of fish is one way to assess the general health of fish and monitor the influence of environmental factors on fish. The organosomatic index and condition factor of Clarias gariepinus exposed to sub-lethal concentration (0.0ml/L (control),...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2880
Aims: This study aimed to isolate and identify bacteria associated with commercially hawked ready-to-eat fried fish sold in Jos metropolis in Plateau State, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 20 fried fish Samples were obtained through random sampling of fish from vendors and colle...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2881
Clarias gariepinus is an important commercial fish species in Nigeria and is widely cultivated by many farmers. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Chlorella vulgaris on liver biomarkers and lipid profiles in Clarias gariepinus over 12 weeks. Five...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2882
This review explores the potential of probiotics in enhancing fish production in tropical environments, characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and year-round precipitation, which covers about 36% of the world's land, where fish production activities as a global enterprise...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2883
The present study focused on aquatic invertebrates and water quality of River Katsina-Ala at Kwata-Sule, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Samples were collected twice in a week for 4 weeks between October and November, 2017 using a 55 µm mesh plankton net. Wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2884
The study aims to determine the quality of the coastal substrate of Awarange Beach, Barru Regency, Indonesia. The research was conducted from July to August 2024 on the coast of Awarange Beach, Soppeng Riaja District, Barru Regency, Indonesia. Soil sample analysis was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2879
Aims: This study evaluates cricket meal (Acheta domesticus) as an alternative to fishmeal in feeding tilapia fry (Oreochromis niloticus) to valorize of alternative protein sources in aquaculture feeding in Benin. Study Design: A randomized block experimental design. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2877