Impact of spectral composition on larval haddock,Melanogrammus aeglefinus L., growth and survival

In a small‐scale culture experiment, larval haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus L., were raised under various combinations of light quality [blue (470 nm), green (530 nm) or full‐spectrum white light] and light intensity [low (0.3–0.4 µmol  s^?1  m^?2) or high (1.7–1.9 µmol  s^?1  m^?2)], and in total darkness (both fed, and starved). Larval growth (0.9% day^?1 in standard length; 2.4% day^?1 in body area) was not significantly different between any combination of coloured light. At the time of total mortality in the starved treatment, survival was significantly reduced under low intensity, full‐spectrum white light (13%) vs. all other coloured light treatments (68%). Larvae raised under both continuous dark treatments (fed and starved) exhibited morphological changes associated with irreversible starvation (point‐of‐no‐return). Lack of a pronounced effect of light quality on larval haddock growth probably results from a combination of plasticity in early larval vision, and enhanced encounter rates between larvae and prey at the relatively high prey densities used in aquaculture.     

The effect of tank colouration on survival, metamorphosis rate, growth and time to metamorphosis freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) rearing

Seedstock‐costs of the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii can represent >50% of the total production costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of culture tank colouration on survival, metamorphosis rate, weight and time required to reach the postlarval (PL) stage. Newly hatched prawn larvae were stocked into eighteen 16‐L plastic culture tanks at a density of 30 L^?1. Tank colours evaluated were red, black, white, blue, green and yellow. Larval prawns were fed brine shrimp (Artemia franciscana) nauplii and a supplemental diet. Data indicated that larval tank colour had no significant impact (P>0.05) on the final PL size or days required to reach PL stage. However, total survival was significantly higher (P<0.05) in red and green tanks (84% and 78% respectively) than in white and blue tanks (56% and 44% respectively). Survival in the yellow and black tanks (71% in both) was not significantly different (P>0.05) from the red, green or white treatments, but was significantly higher (P<0.05) than the blue treatment. This could have a significant financial impact on commercial hatchery, and growout production, as most larval tanks currently in use are blue or black.     

Effect of light intensity and feed density on feeding behaviour,growth and survival of larval sablefish Anoplopoma fimbria

We studied the effects of light intensity on larval activity, feeding behaviour, growth and survival of a candidate species for aquaculture – sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria). Of six light intensities ranging from 2 to 750 lux at the water surface, the greatest surviving biomass in small tanks was observed at 12–42 lux. In another experiment in larger tanks, behavioural observations showed that larvae fed poorly under light brighter than 800 lux but fed better at lower light intensities, depending on tank type. In a separate experiment, where live feed densities were varied between 2.5 and 17.5 rotifers per mL of tank water, surviving biomass and dry weight increased with higher feed densities. These experiments help refine methods for rearing larval sablefish by demonstrating effects of light intensity and feed density on larval performance.     

光照对中国南北方萱藻丝状体生长发育影响的比较

通过分离、培养我国北方海域(烟台、青岛)和南方海域(舟山、温州)的萱藻丝状体,比较研究了不同光强[7.2、21.6、36.0、50.4、64.8、86.4、108.0和129.6μmol/(m2·s)]和不同光周期(8L:16D、10L:14D、12L:12D、14L:10D和16L:8D)对我国南北方萱藻丝状体生长及发育的影响。结果表明:(1)过高[≥108.0μmol/(m2·s)]或过低[≤21.6μmol/(m2·s)]光强条件均不利于我国南北方萱藻丝状体的快速生长;(2)我国南北方萱藻丝状体生长的最适光强条件相同,在64.8μmol/(m2·s)条件下培养20 d后,其丝状体的增重倍比和日均增长率均达到最大值;(3)我国南北方萱藻丝状体发育的最适光强条件均为36.0μmol/(m2·s),培养20 d后,烟台、青岛、舟山和温州的萱藻丝状体的孢子囊枝比例均达到最大值,分别为34.72%±0.91%、35.06%±1.17%、35.37%±0.59%和34.33%±0.41%;(4)我国南北方萱藻丝状体生长的最适光周期条件不同,培养20 d后,北方萱藻丝状体的增重倍比和日均增长率均在14L:10D条件下达到最大值,分别为82.75%±2.39%、3.00%±0.36%和81.28%±4.53%、3.04%±0.49%,而南方均在16L:8D条件下达到最大值,分别为89.52%±0.88%、3.18%±0.30%和88.66%±7.09%、3.22%±0.26%;(5)经过20 d的培养观察,我国北方萱藻丝状体发育的适宜光周期范围为8L:16D~10L:14D,而南方的适宜光周期范围为10L:14D~12L:12D。     

Effects of light intensity on larval development and juvenile growth of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus

The growth rate, survival rate, development and setting rate of larval sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus were measured under four light intensities (0, 50, 500 and 2,000 lx), and the growth rate and metabolism of the juvenile sea cucumbers were investigated under four light intensity treatments (0, 100, 1,000 and 2,500 lx). The light requirements (i.e. intensity) of the sea cucumber changed as they grew. Better growth performance, development and survival rate were observed in embryos and larvae under 500 lx treatment. However, reduced light intensity (50 lx) increased the settlement rate of the larvae. The highest specific growth rate occurred in juvenile sea cucumbers under 1,000 lx. The sea cucumbers in this group also had the lowest oxygen consumption rate and ammonia excretion rate, but the highest O:N ratio, indicating that the optimal light intensity for the juvenile sea cucumber culture was 1,000 lx. Therefore, appropriate light intensities were suggested to provide larval and juvenile sea cucumbers with better growth and development conditions.     

Effects of tank colour and feed colour on growth and feed utilization of thinlip mullet (Liza ramada) larvae

The effects of aquarium background colour and feed colour on survival, growth rates and feed utilization efficiency of thinlip mullet (Liza ramada) larvae (0.035 g) were investigated in two experiments. In the aquarium background colour trial, 50 larvae were stocked in duplicates in 120 L glass aquaria filled with dechlorinated tap water. The outside walls and bottoms of each pair of the aquaria were covered with coloured paper sheets to achieve one of six colours (white, black, red, green, yellow and blue), while noncoloured aquaria served as a control. The fish were fed an experimental diet (35% crude protein) at a daily rate of 5% of their body weight (BW), twice a day for 8 weeks. The best growth rates, feed efficiency and survival were achieved in larvae reared in light‐coloured aquaria (white, noncoloured and yellow). Fish performance was significantly retarded in larvae reared in dark‐coloured aquaria (red, green, black and blue). Body composition was not significantly affected by aquarium colour. In a feed colour trial, duplicate groups of larvae (0.035 g) were stocked at 50 fish per 120 L aquarium and fed a test diet (35% crude protein) with six different colours [dark blue, red, yellow, light brown (control), light green and dark brown] at a daily rate of 5% BW, twice a day for 8 weeks. The best performance and survival were achieved in fish fed on dark‐coloured diets (red, dark blue and dark brown). Light‐coloured diets (yellow, light green and light brown) resulted in inferior performance. Body composition was not significantly affected by feed colour. These results suggest that light‐coloured tanks should be used for rearing thinlip mullet, L. ramada larvae, while dark‐coloured diets are more preferable to light‐coloured diets.     

光照强度对琼枝麒麟菜生长及色素含量的影响

为了进一步提高琼枝麒麟菜的养殖产量,研究探讨了不同光照强度对琼枝麒麟菜生长及其色素含量的影响.琼枝麒麟菜对光照强度适应范围比较广,在光照强度500～11 000 lx均可生长.当光照强度在2 000～3 000 lx时,琼枝麒麟菜的日生长率为1.5％,叶绿素浓度95.5 μg/g,为最大.随着光照强度的增加,藻蓝蛋白(PC),别藻蓝蛋白(APC)和藻红蛋白(PE)的浓度分别下降;琼枝麒麟菜表面颜色也会逐渐发生改变,由棕红色变成黄绿色.光照强度对琼枝麒麟菜生长率和色素含量有很大的影响.     

The effect of light intensity on the growth of Brachymystax lenok (Pallas, 1773)

A 35‐day experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of light intensity on growth of Brachymystax lenok under different light intensities: 10, 70, 240 and 1000 lx. Fish(5.5 ± 0.24 g)used in the experiment were fed to satiation twice a day (08:00 hours, 14:00 hours).The photoperiod was 12L:12D (08:00–20:00 hours). The specific growth rate(SGR) of B. lenok under lower intensities(10 lx,70 lx)was significantly higher than the other groups(P < 0.05).No significant difference in feed intake was observed at different light intensities, but feed efficiency (FE) in wet weight at lower intensities (1070 lx) was higher than that at higher intensities(240,1000 lx) (P < 0.05).The final survival rate of juveniles varied from 86.33% to 93.66%,and there was no significant difference between experimental groups. The tested fish under higher light intensities (240 and 1000 lx) spent much more energy in respiration and excretion while depositing less energy for growth than those fish under lower light intensities. It is concluded that light intensity significantly affected growth and optimal light intensity for B. lenok juveniles was about 10–70 lx.     

The effects of the tank colour on growth performance and physiological responses in fingerling grouper,Epinephelus coioides

In this study, the effects of different background colours on growth performance and physiological parameters of Epinephelus coioides were investigated. One hundred eighty E. coioides (average weight 18.16 ± 0.07 g) were distributed in black, white and blue 300‐L tanks and fed to satiation for 60 days. The tank colour had no significant effect on the weight gain, condition factor, hepatosomatic index and specific growth rate (p > .05). The lowest amount of viscerosomatic index and the highest carcass protein were recorded in the white tank (p < .05). Daily food intake, feed conversion ratio and plasma glucose were significantly higher in the blue tank (p < .05). The highest levels of haematocrit and plasma triglyceride were observed in the white tank, while the total protein and albumin were higher in the black tank compared to the other tanks. The tank colour had no significant effects on the plasma cortisol level (p > .05). Our findings showed that colours used in this study did not evoke stress and thus had no effect on growth, but some metabolic adaptation occurred in each colour to achieve optimum growth.     

The growth of larval cod and haddock in the Irish Sea: a model with temperature,prey size and turbulence forcing

We applied a physiological individual‐based model for the foraging and growth of cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) larvae, using observed temperature and prey fields data from the Irish Sea, collected during the 2006 spawning season. We used the model to estimate larval growth and survival and explore the different productivities of the cod and haddock stocks encountered in the Irish Sea. The larvae of both species showed similar responses to changes in environmental conditions (temperature, wind, prey availability, daylight hours) and better survival was predicted in the western Irish Sea, covering the spawning ground for haddock and about half of that for cod. Larval growth was predicted to be mostly prey‐limited, but exploration of stock recruitment data suggests that other factors are important to ensure successful recruitment. We suggest that the presence of a cyclonic gyre in the western Irish Sea, influencing the retention and/or dispersal of larvae from their spawning grounds, and the increasing abundance of clupeids adding predatory pressure on the eggs and larvae; both may play a key role. These two processes deserve more attention if we want to understand the mechanisms behind the recruitment of cod and haddock in the Irish Sea. For the ecosystem‐based management approach, there is a need to achieve a greater understanding of the interactions between species on the scale a fish stock is managed, and to work toward integrated fisheries management in particular when considering the effects of advection from spawning grounds and prey–predator reversal on the recovery of depleted stocks.     

Effects of light intensity, tank colour and photoperiod on swimbladder inflation success in larval striped bass, Morone saxatilis (Walbaum)

Striped bass, Morone saxatilis (Walbaum), larvae, although physoclistous as adults, initially need to inflate their swimbladders by passing ingested air through a pneumatic duct to the swimbladder. Failure to inflate the swimbladder results in swimbladder atrophy, dysfunctional buoyancy control, deformities, and poor larval survival and growth. The present investigation studied the effects of light intensity, tank colour and photoperiod on the initial swimbladder inflation success of striped bass. In the first experiment, newly hatched larvae were reared for 2 weeks in black or white 350-L circular tanks exposed to incandescent lighting at 163 or 10 lux. Larvae were fed Artemia from 6 days post-hatching (dph). The standard length, and oil globule and yolk areas were measured. Swimbladder condition and evidence of feeding were recorded. To study the effects of photoperiod on inflation, larvae were reared in black tanks exposed to either 8 h:16 h or 16 h:8 h light:dark photoperiods at 139 lux. Striped bass inflated their swimbladders between 6 and 9 dph at 17 ^oC. Inflation success was significantly higher in black tanks (65%) compared with white tanks (42%), but light intensity did not significantly affect swimbladder inflation. Larval growth and food consumption were better in black tanks, primarily because this treatment resulted in more larvae with inflated swimbladders, although larvae with uninflated swimbladders in black tanks were longer at 12 dph than larvae with inflated swimbladders in white tanks. Larvae that successfully inflated their swimbladders fed earlier and exhibited better growth than larvae with noninflated swimbladders. Larvae reared at higher light intensities used up yolk reserves faster. Exposing striped bass larvae to 8 h:16 h light:dark photoperiods resulted in higher inflation rates (55%) compared to larvae reared at 16 h:8 h light:dark photoperiods (30%). Therefore, black tanks and short photoperiods are preferable for early rearing of striped bass larvae to maximize swimbladder inflation success.     

Comparison on growth performance,body coloration changes and stress response of juvenile river catfish,Pangasius hypophthalmus reared in different tank background colour

The effects of different tank background colours (green, black and white) on the growth performance and body coloration of juvenile river cafish, Pangasius hypophthalmus, were examined in this study. The experimental fish with an initial body weight (BW) 0.13 ± 0.05 g and total length (TL) 2.54 ± 0.37 cm were used, and groups of 15 fish per tank were randomly distributed. The experiment was conducted for 20 days as a triplicate for each treatment. Survival, growth in BW, body weight gain (BWG), total length (TL), total length gain (TLG), specific growth rate (SGR), condition factor, feed conversion ratio (FCR), swimming speed, body coloration and stress response were evaluated. River catfish reared in white and green tanks attained significantly higher BW, BWG, TL, TLG and SGR compared to the black tank. The white tank attained significantly better FCR compared to the black tank. River catfish showed the most active swimming behaviour in the green tank (5.49 ± 1.32 cm/s) while the least in the white tank (3.37 ± 0.93 cm/s). Body coloration of river catfish in the black tank showed almost pure black body coloration (75.59 ± 9.08), followed by the green tank (126.23 ± 17.46) and the white tank (148.19 ± 10.51). However, there was no significant difference in the stress level of river catfish reared in white and black tanks and insignificant to those reared in the green tank. The findings in this study showed that the white and green background colour tanks can be used for promoting growth of river catfish culture while the black background colour tank can enhance body coloration that is suitable as ornamental fish.     

光照强度对九孔鲍幼虫及幼鲍生长存活的影响

在自然光周期下，分别在高温长光照和低温短光照的两个节季节，采用控制光照强度的方法进行对九孔鲍幼虫及幼鲍50d左右培育的小型试验。结果表明，光照强度对附着基上摄食微藻的幼虫及幼鲍生长和存活等有重要的影响。对幼虫及幼鲍最适宜的光照强度，在高温长光照下为700－1200lx，在低温短光照下为1300－2000lx。选用适宜的光照强度在高温长光照和低温短光照下先后进行了3次经量育苗试验，获得了与小型试验相同的结果。     

光照对礁膜合子生长发育的影响

礁膜配子接合及合子的附着以１０－１２ｈ的黑暗处理为宜。光强对合子的生长发育影响较大，合子早期生长快，适宜光强为３０００－５０００ｌｘ，合子后期生长减慢，开始转化形成游孢子囊，适当降低光照强度和缩短光照时间有利于游孢子囊的形成和游孢子的放散。这些研究结果将为礁膜人工育苗提供科学依据。     

Survival and growth of silver catfish larvae exposed to different water pH

The objective of this study was to determine the influence ofwater pH (5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5) on survival and growth ofsilver catfsh (Rhamdia quelen) larvae. Larvae were obtained frominduced spawning in November and maintained under controlledconditions of 25 (1) °C using a water re-use system incontinuously aerated 40 L polyethylene tanks (350 larvae/tank).Larvae were fed until satiation six times a day. At days 0, 7, 14,and 21 and after yolk absorption, 10 larvae from each group wererandomly chosen to evaluate length, weight, and specific growthrate (SGR). Length, weight, survival, and biomass at the end of 21days were significantly higher at pH 8.0 and 8.5. As expected,specific growth rate decreased with time. These results suggest that 8.0–8.5 isthe best pH range for survival and growth of the larvae of thisspecies.     

光照强度、温度和盐度条件对鹿角沙菜生长及生化组分的影响

以鹿角沙菜（Hypnea cervicornis）为材料,分别研究了其在不同光照强度（2 000 lx和4 000 lx和7 500 lx、10 000 lx和15 000 lx）、不同温度（15 ℃、20 ℃、25 ℃、30 ℃和35℃）、不同盐度（5、10、15、20、25、30和35）下生长及生化组分的变化。结果显示,适合鹿角沙菜生长的光照强度为2 000~4 000 lx,温度为20~30 ℃,盐度为20~35;最适合生长的光照强度为4 000 lx,温度为25 ℃,盐度为30,在此条件下藻体具有最高的相对生长速率（RGR）,SOD活性最低。在光照强度4 000~5 000 lx范围内随着光照强度的升高,可溶性蛋白（SP）、叶绿素a（Chl-a）和类胡萝卜素（Car）的质量分数降低,而藻红蛋白（PE）和藻蓝蛋白（PC）的质量分数上升;在温度25~35 ℃、盐度30~35范围内随着温度、盐度的升高,可溶性蛋白、叶绿素a、类胡萝卜素、藻红蛋白和藻蓝蛋白的质量分数降低,说明适宜的温度和盐度有利于其生化组分积累。

     

光照强度、温度和盐度对鹿角沙菜生长及生化组分的影响

以鹿角沙菜（Hypneacervicornis）为材料,分别研究了其在不同光照强度（2000lx、4000lx、7500lx、10000lx和15000lx）、不同温度（15℃、20℃、25℃、30℃和35℃）、不同盐度（5、10、15、20、25、30和35）下生长及生化组分的变化。结果显示,适合鹿角沙菜生长的光照强度为2000—4000lx,温度为20～30℃,盐度为20—35;最适合生长的光照强度为4000lx,温度为25℃,盐度为30,在此条件下藻体具有最高的相对生长速率（RGR）,SOD活性最低。在光照强度4000～5000lx范围内随着光照强度的升高,可溶性蛋白（SP）、叶绿素a（Chl—a）和类胡萝卜素（Car）的质量分数降低,而藻红蛋白（PE）和藻蓝蛋白（Pc）的质量分数上升;在温度25～35℃、盐度30～35范围内随着温度、盐度的升高,可溶性蛋白、叶绿素a、类胡萝卜素、藻红蛋白和藻蓝蛋白的质量分数降低,说明适宜的温度和盐度有利于其生化组分积累。     

光强、温度和N/P比对坛紫菜叶状体单性生殖发生的影响

为探究培养条件对坛紫菜叶状体生长和单性生殖发生的影响,研究了不同光强、温度和N/P比下坛紫菜叶状体的生长及单性生殖发生的特点。结果显示,当光强为10～40μmol/(m2·s)时,藻体生长缓慢、成熟晚、单性生殖发生晚;光强增至60～80μmol/(m2·s)时,藻体生长加快,成熟和单性生殖发生同时提前。温度为17～20°C时,藻体生长慢、成熟晚、单性生殖发生推迟;23°C时藻体生长最快;而29°C组的藻体虽然生长受到抑制,但藻体成熟和单性生殖发生得到促进。N/P比为16∶1处理组的叶状体比其他处理组(1∶1、4∶1、32∶1和64∶1)均生长变快,N/P比为64∶1时叶状体生长最慢,但易成熟、易发生单性生殖。因此,在高光强、高温和高N/P比下,藻体成熟和单性生殖发生均提早,说明这些因素对坛紫菜叶状体单性生殖的发生有重要影响。     

Effects of photoperiod, stocking density and diet on growth in young spotted wolffish (Anarhichas minor olafsen)

Full scale experiments in tanks were conducted to elucidate the effect of photoperiod regime, dietary fat level and stocking density on growth in spotted wolffish. The study showed that continuous light (LD24:0) did not give a higher final mean weight or faster overall growth rate in spotted wolffish compared to constant 8 h light and 16 h darkness (LD8:16). However, there were indications that the fish needed time to adapt to a new photoperiod regime. The feeding experiment indicated a negative relation between dietary fat level and growth, where fish given 15% fat in the diet had a 13% higher final mean weight compared to fish on a diet with 20% fat. However, no conclusions could be made. The final mean weight was 10% higher at 25 kg/m² compared to 40 kg/m², indicating a negative impact of high stocking density on spotted wolffish.