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Abstract
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Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) is a potential candidate species for rearing in pond system in Iran
because of its fast growth rate, ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions and its demand in
domestic as well as export markets. Hence, growth parameters, survival and body composition of
Asian seabass (, 20.70±0.36 g) was investigated. Experiment was conducted in three ponds In
Choebde, Abadan with 3500 fish per pond. Diets were fed to fish five times daily until satiation for
135 days. Temperature and salinity were maintained at 27.36°C, 18.66 ppt respectively, while
dissolved oxygen did not fall below 5.7 mg L?1. At the end of the trial, final weight 474.71±7.85 g,
FCR 0.98±0.02, SGR 2.29±0.03, PER 2.30±0.05 % and survival 85% was obtained. Also, protein and
lipid of body composition was 21.98±0.60 and 1.99±0.09 percent, respectively. Results show that
Asian seabass can be ideal aquaculture candidate species in Khuzestan province.
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