Utilizing black soldier fly larvae (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) as an alternative protein source to replace fishmeal (FM) in aquaculture feeds is gaining popularity. This research assessed the effects of various BSFL inclusion levels (0, 25, 50 and 100%) in commercial fish feeds on the growth performance and skin mucus immunity of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii). In the study, 30 snubnose pompano (2.669 ± 0.219 cm in total length) were divided into triplicate groups and raised in 20-litre tanks, each fed with different diets. After a four-week feeding trial, body parameters were measured for 10 fish per tank, and skin mucus samples were collected for lysozyme assay. The results showed that up to 50% BSFL inclusion had no significant impact (
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Utilizing black soldier fly larvae (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) as an alternative protein source to replace fishmeal (FM) in aquaculture feeds is gaining popularity. This research assessed the effects of various BSFL inclusion levels (0, 25, 50 and 100%) in commercial fish feeds on the growth performance and skin mucus immunity of snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii). In the study, 30 snubnose pompano (2.669 ± 0.219 cm in total length) were divided into triplicate groups and raised in 20-litre tanks, each fed with different diets. After a four-week feeding trial, body parameters were measured for 10 fish per tank, and skin mucus samples were collected for lysozyme assay. The results showed that up to 50% BSFL inclusion had no significant impact (
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 265 | 230 | 8 |
| Full Text Views | 22 | 18 | 3 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 43 | 29 | 6 |