Effects of temperature on growth performance, gonad development, immunity, and antioxidant response of hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus ♂ × Oreochromis aureus ♀)
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Abstract
The alteration of water temperature influences fishery productivity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of water temperature on the growth performance, gonad development, immunity, and antioxidant functions of hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus × Oreochromis aureus). The experimental fish were reared at four different temperatures (22, 25, 28, and 31 ℃). The fish reared at 28 ℃ had the highest weight gain and the highest specific growth rate, but a lower feed conversion ratio. Increasing the water temperature to 28 ℃ promotes the development of the gonads of this fish; however, lower temperatures (22 ℃) can inhibit its development. The fish reared at 28 ℃ had the highest gonad somatic index (P < 0.05). Malondiadehyde, lysozyme, and complement (C3) in the gills and liver of hybrid red tilapia (O. niloticus × O. aureus) were significantly decreased at 31 ℃, indicating the immune system was influenced at a higher temperature. However, the total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione in the gills and liver of the fish were significantly higher (P < 0.05) at rising temperatures. The fish reared at 25 ℃ showed better liver health. We conclude that thermal stress may increase oxidative stress and reduce immune function in red tilapia, leading to impaired fish growth, and reproduction. Knowledge of the effects of temperature on fish species is critical for sustainable fishery management, and it may improve the production of these species and contribute to genetic breeding programs.
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Aquaculture International is an international journal publishing original research papers, short communications, technical notes and review papers on all aspects of aquaculture.
The Journal covers topics such as the biology, physiology, pathology and genetics of cultured fish, crustaceans, molluscs and plants, especially new species; water quality of supply systems, fluctuations in water quality within farms and the environmental impacts of aquacultural operations; nutrition, feeding and stocking practices, especially as they affect the health and growth rates of cultured species; sustainable production techniques; bioengineering studies on the design and management of offshore and land-based systems; the improvement of quality and marketing of farmed products; sociological and societal impacts of aquaculture, and more.
This is the official Journal of the European Aquaculture Society.
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