ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
rotifers
;
Brachionus plicatilis
;
production
;
aquaculture
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Brachionus plicatilis were mass cultured using 10 M3,15 m3 and 20 m3 outdoor concrete tanks. Utilization efficiencies for different food combinations using marine yeast (Candida sp., MFD-Y-St.03), baker's yeast and Chlorella sp. for rotifer production were evaluated. With either marine yeast or baker's yeast, addition of Chlorella sp., at 0.5 m3 algal culture day−1 10 m−3 culture volume enhanced rotifer production. Under optimum conditions rotifer density was maintained at more than 450 individuals ml−1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00045955
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