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This study evaluates the growth performance of juvenile Tor tambroides when fishmeal is replaced with alternative protein sources.

May 8, 2026Open Access

ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCES AS FISHMEAL REPLACEMENTS ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF JUVENILE Tor tambroides (BLEEKER 1854)

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This study evaluates the growth performance of juvenile Tor tambroides when fishmeal is replaced with alternative protein sources.
Juvenile T. tambroides were fed four diets: control with fishmeal, soybean meal, Black Soldier Fly larvae meal, and poultry by-product meal, over five months.
Growth metrics assessed included body weight gain, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio, and hepatosomatic index.
Each diet was tested in triplicate outdoor tanks.
Fish fed the soybean meal (Diet 2) achieved the highest weight gain of 32.66 ±0.18 g.
Specific growth rate was highest in fish fed Black Soldier Fly larvae meal (Diet 3) at 0.42±0.02%/day, compared to soybean meal (0.41±0.02%/day).
Significantly higher protein efficiency ratio was noted in soybean meal (1.06±0.001) compared to fishmeal (control) (0.97±0.001).

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Randomized trial evaluates growth performance in juvenile Tor tambroides with alternative proteins, suggesting viable substitutes for fishmeal.

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Randomized trial evaluates growth performance in juvenile Tor tambroides with alternative proteins, suggesting viable substitutes for fishmeal.