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Mendes, Tales Fernandes
Veterinarian postgraduate in Fishery Resources and Aquaculture, Brazil
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Vet Res Med
The creation of fish in pay-to-fish facilities is a growing activity worldwide, and nutrition is one of the main challenges faced by producers. Proper nutrition is essential to ensure the growth, health, and quality of cultivated fish, which in turn affects the profitability of production. The aim of this study is to discuss the main challenges in fish nutrition in pay-to-fish facilities and present possible solutions to overcome these challenges. From a review of the scientific literature, the main factors that cause fish nutrition in payto- fish facilities were identified, such as water quality, food supply, fish size, and feed composition. Water quality is fundamental to fish nutrition and health and should be constantly monitored by producers. In addition, food supply should be adjusted according to the size and nutritional needs of the fish, avoiding both food shortage and excess. The use of commercial feed is the main form of feeding in pay-to-fish facilities, but natural feeding, such as offering worms and grains, can also be an option. The choice of commercial feed should consider nutritional composition and digestibility by fish. In conclusion, fish nutrition in pay-to-fish facilities is a complex challenge that involves various factors. The adoption of management and nutrition practices is essential to ensure the success and profitability of production. References: 1. Avnimelech, Y. (2014). Biofloc Technology: A Practical Guide. World Aquaculture Society. 2. Cahu, CL, & Infante, JLZ (2001). Nutritional requirements of fish larvae: A review. Aquaculture, 177(1-4), 197-211. 3. Halver, JE (2002). Vitamins. In Fish Nutrition (pp. 61-120). Elsevier. 4. Lovell, RT (2002). Nutrition and Feeding of Fish. Kluwer Academic Publishers. 5. Ribeiro, L., Fernandes, H., Millán-Chiu, BE, Carvalho, ED, & Valente, LM (2014). Commercial Diets for Nile Tilapia Farming in Tropical Regions. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 45(1), 25-36.
