Abstract
Optimal feeding frequency in aquaculture is vital for the sustainable and economical production of healthy, high-quality fish. This article described the growth performance and survival rate data in the juvenile phase of two commercially important ornamental fish species; Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish) and Poecilia reticulata (Guppy) reared at different feeding frequency. Thirty days old juveniles of both species were randomly distributed into 12 3 L rectangular plastic tank (n = 10 fish/tank; three replicates per feeding frequency) where they were subjected to four different feeding frequency treatments (1 meal/day (T1), 2 meal/day (Control), 3 meal/day (T2) and four meal/day (T3)) using commercial ornamental fish micropellets for 60 days. The juvenile's weight and length were measured once a week while the number of live fish were recorded daily. The amount of feed intake was also recorded by weighing in the weight of micropellet left after feeding. At the end of the experimental period, the specific growth rate (SGR), food conversion ratio (FCR) and condition factor (K) were calculated for growth performance using the weight, length and feed intake data while the survival rate was calculated using the number of live fish data. Normality test, One-way ANOVA analysis followed by Tukey pos-hoc test were then performed on the data obtained from the calculation of SGR, FCR, K an survival rate. The data presented in this article will aid the rearing process of both species’ juveniles for commercial, experimental and personal usage purpose.
Highlights
Effects of different feeding frequency on Siamese fighting fish (Betta splenden) and Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) Juveniles: Data on growth performance and survival rate
Thirty days old juveniles of both species were randomly distributed into 12 3 L rectangular plastic tank (n = 10 fish/tank; three replicates per feeding frequency) where they were subjected to four different feeding frequency treatments (1 meal/day (T1), 2 meal/day (Control), 3 meal/day (T2) and four meal/day (T3)) using commercial ornamental fish micropellets for 60 days
One-way ANOVA analysis followed by Tukey pos-hoc test were performed on the data obtained from the calculation of specific growth rate (SGR), food conversion ratio (FCR), K an survival rate
Summary
Aquaculture Graph Table Data were acquired from laboratory experiment where physical measurements as well as calculation for growth rate, survival rate and feed conversion rate were conducted. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS statistics software version 25 (IBM, US) Raw Analysed Growth performance data: Measurement of body weight and total length of the fish. Survival rate data: Quantity of live fish Growth performance data: Measurement of body weight and total length were done once a week for eight weeks Feed utilization: Amount of feed consumed (weight) and measurement of fish weight were done at the end of the 60-day experimental period Survival rate data: Quantity of live fish were counted daily for 60 days Institution: Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences City/Town/Region: Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Country: Malaysia Latitude and longitude (and GPS coordinates, if possible) for collected samples/data: Freshwater Hatchery, Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu: 5°24 36.2 N 103°05 20.2 E 1.
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