Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing
Abstract The red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) has one of the most valued fisheries in the southeastern United States and has been largely studied for its aquaculture potential with varied results that revealed production challenges. This study focused on addressing challenges in larval rearing and...
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| author | Yole Buchalla Charles James McGuigan John D. Stieglitz Ronald H. Hoenig Carlos E. Tudela Kimberly G. Darville Leonardo Ibarra‐Castro Daniel Benetti |
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| description | Abstract The red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) has one of the most valued fisheries in the southeastern United States and has been largely studied for its aquaculture potential with varied results that revealed production challenges. This study focused on addressing challenges in larval rearing and juvenile production of this species. Broodstock fish were acclimated in a 60 m3 tank equipped with recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and temperature control. After 1 year in captivity, fish volitionally spawned and larval rearing trials were conducted in replicated flow‐through seawater tanks ranging from 0.4 to 2.4 m3, at a temperature range of 24–26°C. Enriched s‐strain rotifers, Brachionus rotundiformis (lorica length of 100–210 μm), were used for first feeding. Enriched Artemia sp. were gradually introduced after 18 days post hatch (DPH). The survival rate before metamorphosis (12 DPH) averaged 66.09 ± 0.08%. Survival rate from yolk‐sac larvae to post‐metamorphic early juvenile averaged 4.43 ± 0.01%. At 40 DPH, early red snapper juveniles averaged 0.35 ± 0.02 g in weight and 28.83 ± 0.60 mm in standard length. A total of 31,849 fully weaned juveniles were harvested. This study demonstrates that small strain rotifers can be used exclusively as first feeding prey organism for red snapper larvae, representing a significant advancement for red snapper juvenile production. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9192daf727b041beb6a16485704cf2992023-10-20T05:29:10ZengWileyJournal of the World Aquaculture Society0893-88491749-73452023-10-015451096110910.1111/jwas.12992Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearingYole Buchalla0Charles James McGuigan1John D. Stieglitz2Ronald H. Hoenig3Carlos E. Tudela4Kimberly G. Darville5Leonardo Ibarra‐Castro6Daniel Benetti7Department of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USASchool of Forest, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences University of Florida—Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience St Augustine Florida USADepartment of Marine Biology and Ecology University of Miami—Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Miami Florida USAAbstract The red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) has one of the most valued fisheries in the southeastern United States and has been largely studied for its aquaculture potential with varied results that revealed production challenges. This study focused on addressing challenges in larval rearing and juvenile production of this species. Broodstock fish were acclimated in a 60 m3 tank equipped with recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and temperature control. After 1 year in captivity, fish volitionally spawned and larval rearing trials were conducted in replicated flow‐through seawater tanks ranging from 0.4 to 2.4 m3, at a temperature range of 24–26°C. Enriched s‐strain rotifers, Brachionus rotundiformis (lorica length of 100–210 μm), were used for first feeding. Enriched Artemia sp. were gradually introduced after 18 days post hatch (DPH). The survival rate before metamorphosis (12 DPH) averaged 66.09 ± 0.08%. Survival rate from yolk‐sac larvae to post‐metamorphic early juvenile averaged 4.43 ± 0.01%. At 40 DPH, early red snapper juveniles averaged 0.35 ± 0.02 g in weight and 28.83 ± 0.60 mm in standard length. A total of 31,849 fully weaned juveniles were harvested. This study demonstrates that small strain rotifers can be used exclusively as first feeding prey organism for red snapper larvae, representing a significant advancement for red snapper juvenile production.https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12992aquaculturebroodstockfirst feedinglarval husbandrymarinerotifers |
| spellingShingle | Yole Buchalla Charles James McGuigan John D. Stieglitz Ronald H. Hoenig Carlos E. Tudela Kimberly G. Darville Leonardo Ibarra‐Castro Daniel Benetti Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing Journal of the World Aquaculture Society aquaculture broodstock first feeding larval husbandry marine rotifers |
| title | Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| title_full | Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| title_short | Advancements in hatchery production of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus: Exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| title_sort | advancements in hatchery production of red snapper lutjanus campechanus exclusive use of small strain rotifers as initial prey for larval rearing |
| topic | aquaculture broodstock first feeding larval husbandry marine rotifers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12992 |
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