Short-tailed pipefish (Microphis brachyurus) juvenile culture: effect of stocking density on growth, survival and condition factor

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Abstract

The present study aimed to test the effect of three stocking densities: 100, 200, and 300 ind m^-3 (D100, D200, and D300, respectively) on survival, growth (weight and total length), and condition factor of Microphis brachyurus. At the end of the six-week trial, there were no significant differences in the fish's survival, growth, and condition. The results suggest that this species presents high adaptability under culture conditions. A suboptimal stocking density generates a suboptimal use of infrastructure and decreases the production system's profitability. Based on the present study, a stocking density of 300 ind m^-3 is recommended to increase the aquaculture infrastructure's profitability for ornamental or conservation purposes.

Martinez-Cardenas, L., Hernandez-Cortez, M., Castañeda-Chavez, M., Lango-Reynoso, F., Valdez Hernandez, E., Ponce-Palafox, J., Espinosa-Chaurand, D., & Álvarez-González, C. (2022). Short-tailed pipefish (Microphis brachyurus) juvenile culture: effect of stocking density on growth, survival and condition factor. Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research, 50(2), 227-235. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3856/vol50-issue2-fulltext-2786

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