Production of cysts and biomass of the exotic species of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana (Kellog) in out-door culture system


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Authors

  • M Rajamani Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
  • S Asok Kumar Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
  • S Vimala Maharajan Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.

Abstract

The production of cysts and biomass of the exotic species of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana was studied for a period of 90 days in out- door culture system at a salinity range of 38 to 83 ppt. From the initial stocking density of 231 to 294 nauplii / 700 l of brine the population density steadily increased and reached the maximum of 389.7 to 565.3 numbers / l on 38th day of culture. The total quantity of cysts and biomass harvested from the culture system ranged from 26.450 g to 33.860 g and from 813.6 g to 1226.7 g respectively. The first maturity and first spawning were recorded at the age of 7-8 and 12-13 days respectively and the maximum density of 59.3 riding pairs / l was recorded on 59th day of culture . The prospect of the culture of the exotic species is discussed in this paper.

Author Biographies

  • M Rajamani, Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
    Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
  • S Asok Kumar, Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
    Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
  • S Vimala Maharajan, Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.
    Tuticorin Research Centre of CMFR Institute, Tuticorin - 628 001.

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Vol. 52 No. 1 (2005)

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Rajamani, M., Kumar, S. A., & Maharajan, S. V. (2011). Production of cysts and biomass of the exotic species of brine shrimp Artemia franciscana (Kellog) in out-door culture system. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 52(1), 61-71. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/6997