Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Fermented Cocoa Husk Meal in the Diet of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings
Keywords:
Clarias Gariepinus, Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Haematological ParametersAbstract
This study investigated the use of fermented cocoa husk meal (FCHM) as a dietary ingredient for Clarias gariepinus. The proximate composition of FCHM revealed a crude protein content of 15.94% and a crude fiber content of 48.39%. Four experimental diets were formulated to contain varying levels of FCHM, and a control diet was formulated using commercial feed. Clarias gariepinus fingerlings were fed the experimental diets for 56 days. Growth performance, nutrient utilization and hematological parameters were evaluated. The results showed that fish fed the diet containing 25% FCHM (D2) had the highest mean final weight, mean weight gain, and specific growth rate. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) were also improved in fish fed the D2 diet. Hematological parameters, including white blood cell count, red blood cell count, and hemoglobin, were within normal ranges for fish fed all the experimental diets. The study concludes that FCHM can be used as a dietary ingredient for Clarias gariepinus, and a diet containing 25% FCHM can support optimal growth performance and nutrient utilization without any detrimental effect on the haematology of the fish.
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