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November 3, 2025Open Access

Evaluation of mealy feed distribution methods for Oreochromis niloticus reared in ponds during the grow-out

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Economic efficiency was notably higher with self-feeder distribution compared to other methods.
Weight gain averaged 212.41 g with fixed floating frame distribution, suggesting effective feed methods.
Distribution methods tested included on-the-fly, fixed floating frame, self-feeder, and submerged tables over 126 days.
The findings suggest fixed frames and self-feeders enhance feed utilization in tilapia aquaculture.

Abstract

Efficient feed distribution is essential in fish farming to minimize losses and optimize growth. This study evaluated the effects of four mealy feed distribution methods on the growth performance and economic efficiency of Oreochromis niloticus reared in earthen ponds during the grow-out phase. A total of 4 620 monosex juvenile tilapia (mean weight: 9.8 ± 0.38 g) were stocked at a density of 2.2 fish/m2 across 12 ponds and fed over 126 days using one of the following methods: on-the-fly distribution, fixed floating frame distribution, self-feeder distribution or distribution on submerged tables. Significant differences (P0.05) were noted in water quality or survival rates across treatments. These findings suggest that both fixed floating frames and self-feeders can improve feed utilization, but the self-feeder offers the most cost-effective option for small-scale pond culture of O. niloticus.

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Anvo Morgane Paul Magouana (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6907f1ac0328c9fb7920b535 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55126/ijzab.2025.v10.i06.002

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