Evaluation of optimum protein requirement for Indian spiny loach (Lepidocephalus thermalis)
Evaluation of optimum protein requirement for Indian spiny loach (Lepidocephalus thermalis)
A 90 days growth trial was conducted to evaluate optimum protein requirement for Indian spiny loach (Lepidocephalus thermalis). Five different protein feeds viz., 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, and 40% were prepared as experimental diets. This feeding trial was conducted in 40 L plastic troughs in triplicates using loaches with an average weight of 1.28 g - 1.55 g. During the experimental period, water quality parameters were measured and recorded daily. The mean value of water temperature, pH, dissolved o