Waterborne ammonia and silver catfish, Rhamdia quelen: survival and growth

The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of waterborne un-ionized ammonia (NH3) on the survival and growth of silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen). Juveniles were exposed to 0.10, 0.22, and 0.42mg L-1 NH3 at pH 8.2 for 45 days. After 15 days, a significant mortality rate (33%) was observ...

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Published in:Ciência Rural
Main Authors: Denise dos Santos Miron, Alexssandro Geferson Becker, Vania Lúcia Loro, Bernardo Baldisserotto
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2011
Subjects:
Agrociencias
weight gain
Fish culture
nitrogenous compounds
Online Access:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=33117740014
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