PROBIOTICS AS NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL FEED OF GOLD FISH (CARASSIUS AURATUS)
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Authors
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Archana Sinha
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University)
Kolkata Centre, 32-GN Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake City
Kolkata-700 091 (W.B.)
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Shubhadeep Ghosh
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University)
Kolkata Centre, 32-GN Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake City
Kolkata-700 091 (W.B.)
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Dharmender Singh
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University)
Kolkata Centre, 32-GN Block, Sector-V, Salt Lake City
Kolkata-700 091 (W.B.)
Abstract
The efficacy of three feeds incorporated with different probiotics -
Lactobacil, Vizylac and Cyfolac as nutrient supplement was evaluated in an
ornamental fish, Carassius auratus (Linn.). The basal diet (40% protein) was
prepared and the probiotics were incorporated at different levels viz.
Lactobacil at 8 x 107/100g and 12 x 107/100g, Vizylac at 8 x 107/100g and 12 x 107/
100g and Cyfolac at 12 x 107/100g. Feeding trial was conducted for a period of
4 weeks. At the end of the experiment, bio-growth parameters and proximate
composition of the fishes were studied. The growth, survival and protein
content were improved in all the probiotic fed fishes compared to control.
The maximum growth (0.74 g) and survival (85%) were observed in fishes fed
with Lactobacil at 12 x 107/100g. It emphasizes that supplementation of feed
with probiotics has a positive impact on the growth, survival and the body
composition of goldfish.
Keywords: Gold fish, probiotics, nutrient supplement
