February 2017

Growth performance of Oreochromis variabilis larvae: A case study of effect of live and formulated diets on growth and survival rates

Oreochromis variabilis Boulenger (1906) is an indigenous and critically endangered fish species of Lake Victoria. It is among the species targeted for stock enhancement and restoration in Kenya. Such mass stock enhancement requires simple and easily applicable techniques to maximize its larviculture. This study investigated the growth potential of O. variabilis from fry to fingerling stages using diets formulated from...

Author(s): Maithya, J., N. M. Mbithi and P. Wanjala