Effect of zeolite on reduction of cadmium level in water and improvement of haematological parameters in Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters)
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R James
Department of Zoology, VO. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin-628 008, India
Abstract
Effect of ion-exchanging agent, zeolite on the reduction of cadmium toxicity inwater and fish Oreochromis mossambicus was studied for a period of 45 days.
Haematological parameters in fish exposed to cadmium alone were highly affected
due to the high metal burden in the fish body. By the addition of zeolite to cadmium
exposures, the haematological parameters were significantly (P<0.05) improved due
to the reduction of cadmium availability in the water (which transferred into
sediment) and elimination of cadmium from fish body and faeces. This was more
pronounced with the addition of 4 g zeolite/1 group than other treatments (0.5 and
2 g zeolite/1). The treatment period given, i.e. 45 days was not sufficient for the
complete removal of cadmium in water and elimination of cadmium from the fish
body.
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James, R. (2011). Effect of zeolite on reduction of cadmium level in water and improvement of haematological parameters in Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 47(1), 29-35. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8564
