Culture trial of (Peneaus) Penaeus monodon in concrete tank

• Main Authors: Ayinla, O.A., Anyanwu, P.E., Ihimekpen, A.F., Ebonwu, B.I., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K., hamzat, M.B., Matanmi, M.A., Afolabi, E.S., Olaluwoye, B.L., Ajijo, M.R.
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: Fisheries Society of Nigeria 2010
• Subjects: Aquaculture; Peneaus monodon; Nigeria; Lagos; freshwater environment; Shrimp culture; Crustacean culture; Victoria Island
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/38250

Culture trial of the Tiger Shrimp (Peneaus monodon) was carried out in one of the grow-out concrete tanks at Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Victoria Island, Lagos. A total of 264 post larvae of P. monodon (PL 30) produced at the Institute’s shrimp hatchery complex were used for the experiment which lasted for 157 days. Coppens Catco feed of 0.8 - 1.2mm size was used to feed the post larvae throughout the duration of the experiment. The results showed that the shrimps grew from an initial mean body weight of 1.763g at stocking to 19.538g at the end of the experiment. The daily growth rate was 0.113g/day while specific growth rate was 1.532 %. Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) was 3.362 while survival rate was 90%. The study has shown that P. monodon can be successfully cultured in concrete tanks. However further studies aimed at improving growth rate will be undertaken. Includes:-2 tables.;5 plates.;15 refs.