Effect of feed on larvae of Macrobrachium malcolmsonii (H. Milne Edwards) reared in synthetic brackishwater.
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2000-03-06
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Freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium malcolmsonii, has potential for aquaculture. Larvae of M. malcolmsonii were reared in synthetic brackishwater using commercial salts. Live and artificial feeds were provided to larvae either individually or in combination. Survival was significantly higher when larvae were fed with live feed only. However, larvae fed with artificial feed showed significantly lower survival. Survival was significantly higher when Artemia combined together with other feeds. Despite its limitations, synthetic brackishwater can be used for freshwater prawn seed production.
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Soundarapandian P, Kannupandi T. Effect of feed on larvae of Macrobrachium malcolmsonii (H. Milne Edwards) reared in synthetic brackishwater. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2000 Mar; 38(3): 287-9