Feeding Rate, Frequency Affect Growth Of Juvenile Atlantic Spadefish

摘要

The quality flesh and striking coloration of Atlantic spadefish suggest potential in both seafood and ornamental markets. To identify appropriate feeding rates and frequencies, the authors evaluated juvenile spadefish fed daily at 3, 5, or 7% body weight in a single or three equal feedings. Weight gain and growth rate increased with feeding rate, and growth was generally greater and more efficient in the fish fed multiple times daily. But growth efficiency was reduced with daily feeding at 7% of body weight.