Zootechnical indices and digestibility in juveniles of tambaqui Colossoma macropomum fed a diet containing particulate maize

Abstract Three experiments were done with different particle sizes of corn feed on its zootechnical performance, passing rate and apparent digestibility of juvenile tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum). In the first, 200 juveniles were used and distributed in 20 tanks (220 L), 10 fish per unit (four replicates). The experimental system used to record passage time was composed of five incubators with 200 L. In the second, 75 juveniles were used per 55 days (three replications). In the third, 75 juveniles were used and distributed in five incubators of 200 L. All experiments were performed randomly. Different linear behavior treatments were observed for apparent digestibility of crude protein; and the smaller particle size (150 μm) had better results digestibility. smaller particle size of the corn had better results, affected the growth performance of tambaqui and the apparent digestibility of crude protein and ether extract. Thus, is recommended that a particle size of 150 μm of corn be used for tambaqui.

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Main Authors:	Polese,M. F., Radael,M. C., Mendonça,P. P., Motta,J. H. S., Azevedo,R. V., Souza,A. B., Shimoda,E., Lavander,H. D., Aride,P. H. R., Oliveira,A. T., Vidal Júnior,M. V.
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2022
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842022000100111
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