EFFECT OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN ON GROWTH AND FOOD CONVERSION IN NOEMACHEILUS TRIANGULARIS (DAY)
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JOMOL ANTONY
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P NATARAJAN
Abstract
Juveniles of Noemacheilus triangularis of average size 1.31 ± 0.31g were stocked in the experimental tanks of size 90 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm. The different levels of HCG tested were 2.5 ppm, 5 ppm, 7.5 ppm, 10 ppm, 12.5 ppm and 15 ppm. The results of the study were subjected to ANOVA using statistical package SPSS version 10.1. Feed incorporated with 12.5 ppm HCG showed the best value in percentage gain in length, weight and SGR. The FCE values, FAE values, PER and protein digestibility values were highest in fishes given feed incorporated with 12.5 ppm HCG.
Key words: HCG, Noemacheilus triangularis, feed, growth
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