299 INFLUENCE OF POMEGRANATE PEEL (PUNICA GRANATUM) ADDED IN THE FISH FEED ON THE GROWTH RATE OF COMMON CARP (CYPRINUS CARPIO) REARED IN AN INTENSIVE CAGE SYSTEM – PRELIMINARY RESULTS
Keywords:
Cyprinus carpio, pomegranate peel, growth rate, cage aquacultureAbstract
This research investigated the influence of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel powder as dietary supplements on the growth performance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in an intensive cage culture system. Carp were divided into two groups: group K2 received 1% pomegranate peel/kg feed, while group K8 was the control and was fed with commercial feed. Over a 92-day period, growth indicators such as total weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), and daily growth rate (DGR) were assessed. The addition of pomegranate peel in feed improved growth rate outcomes compared to the control, confirming their potential as natural, low-cost additives for aquaculture feeds. Phytogenic feed additives play a key role towards improved growth rate and more sustainable and economically carp farming.
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