Exploring the intricate relationship between food availability and feeding behavior in fish larvae: A review

Abstract

The behavior of fish larvae is related to finding food, avoiding predators, maintaining body temperature and seeking shelter. Fish larvae behavior is an action or activity carried out by fish larvae to fulfill their life needs. Several factors such as population density, level of food availability, air temperature, air quality, and lighting can affect the behavior of fish larvae. The nutritional needs of larvae are higher than adult fish, because nutrients are needed not only for activity and maintenance, but also for growth. The behavior characteristics of fish larvae towards various types of feed can vary depending on the fish species, developmental stage, and the type and quality of the feed given. The purpose of this article is to understand how the level of food availability has an impact on the destruction of life and growth of fish larvae. This preparation uses a literature review with a narrative literature review method. The results of this article can be seen in the importance of food availability in the life cycle of fish, especially in the early stages of the larvae.