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Crude protein levels in diets for two growth stages of Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) in a biofloc system

2018; Wiley; Volume: 49; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/are.13730

1365-2109

Marcos Antônio da Silva, Érika Ramos de Alvarenga, Gabriel Francisco de Oliveira Alves, Ludson Guimarães Manduca, Eduardo Maldonado Turra, Túlio Soares de Brito, Suellen Cristina Moreira de Sales, Alaion Fonseca da Silva, Werona J M Borges, Edgar de Alencar Teixeira,

Aquaculture disease management and microbiota

Biofloc technology (BFT) provides an additional feed source for aquatic organisms through the conversion of waste in microbial flocs. Because of this, the suitable protein level in a diet for animals in this system could be different from those in conventional systems. Our objective was to determine the suitable protein level in the diet of Nile tilapia juveniles reared with BFT. Two experiments were carried out with tilapia weighing ~10 g (first experiment) and about 50 g (second experiment) during 61 and 98 days respectively. Five crude protein (CP) levels (within 17% and 33%) were tested. The increment of CP resulted in a reduction in dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity and an increase in dissolved phosphorus, total suspended solids and total ammonium nitrogen. The crude protein level had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on animal performance. The linear response plateau model was the best fit for the final weight and weight gain data in the two growth phases. In conclusion, tilapia juveniles of 10–60 g and 60–230 g in biofloc can be fed on diets with 28% of CP (26% of digestible protein) and 22% CP (20% of digestible protein) respectively.