A Study on Growth Performance of Clariusgariepinus Fingerlings fed with Maggot of Muscoid flies

Abstract

Growth performance of Clariusgariepinus fed with maggots of muscoid flies was investigated using 80 fingerlings procured from the fish farm in Jalingo, Taraba State. The fingerlings werestocked into two improvised plastic containers A and B with 40 fingerlings in each. The improvised container A was for the experimental diet (maggot meal) and B was for control diet (vital feed). The fish were fed 5% of their body weight, thrice a day for four weeks. The study showed specific growth rate of 12.27cm for maggot meal and 17.0cm for the control diet. The statistical analysis (t-test) showed no significant difference in the mean weight gain of the diets. The use of maggot as whole meal for fish can therefore be recommended in aquaculture because of its cost effectiveness and growth performance.