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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Effect of Papaya leaf containing Spirulina feeds on growth and survival of Black Molly fishes
Authors
Surbhi Patel, Dr. Kapila Manoj
Abstract
The present study examines the effects of
varying levels of papaya leaf powder (PLP) to prepare a low-cost with herbal
medicinal value-added feed for the growth and survival of black molly (Poecilia
sphenops). Molly fishes were reared in glass aquaria for 40 days using
diets at 0%, 2.5 %, 5.0%, 7.5 % and 10% PLP level concentrations and their
effectiveness were compared with control diet. The results revealed that 2.5 %
level PEP shown highest growth and with increasing PLP percentage led to low
growth in length and weight. The result of the experiment showed that there was
significant difference found in specific growth rate of the molly fish (P <
0.05) in the formulated PLP additive diets. The results found that the 2.5
percent PLP fed fishes showed higher mean weight gain than the other treatment
groups. The survival rate of black molly fishes was also high in 2.5 percent
PLP fed fishes. Thus, this study emphasizes to take PLP for the preparation of
fish food, to add medicinal value, to reduce the cost of food and increase
income of fish farmers. Sustainable aquaculture development can only be
possible when aquaculture implements sustainable aquaculture practices such an
application of low-cost ingredient like papaya leaves to improve the health of
aquatic organisms and also to produce quality food from natural waste
ingredients.
Pages:19-21
How to cite this article:
Surbhi Patel, Dr. Kapila Manoj "Effect of Papaya leaf containing Spirulina feeds on growth and survival of Black Molly fishes". International Journal of Biology Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 19-21
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