Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi

This study focused on the spawning, embryonic development and larval rearing of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi. Matured fish with length ranged from 2.2 - 3.0 cm were used in a ratio of 1 male to 2 females for spawning trials. Water in spawning tanks were prepared at 3 different pH, 6.0, 6.5...

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Main Author: Lim, Chiao Yen
Format: Project Paper Report
Language:English
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82797/1/FP%202013%2091%20-%20IR.pdf
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description This study focused on the spawning, embryonic development and larval rearing of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi. Matured fish with length ranged from 2.2 - 3.0 cm were used in a ratio of 1 male to 2 females for spawning trials. Water in spawning tanks were prepared at 3 different pH, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0. Tank with pH 6.5 water produced the highest spawning success, however pH 7.0 has the highest number of larvae hatched. Eggs of P. axelrodi are adhesive and round in shape with diameter ranged from 0.9 - 1.0 mm. Eggs took about 30 hours to hatch at temperature between 25 - 26.5 °C. Various embryonic stages were observed during the embryonic development period. After hatching, the larvae were observed for 40 days until the end of metamorphosis. Size increment observed daily from larvae to juvenile stage. Percentages of survival were recorded. Yolk sac was fully absorbed at 5 days after hatching (DAH) and exogenous feeding started at 6 DAH. The fry reached juvenile stage at 40 DAH evident with iridophores fully pigmented at iris and lateral line.
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spelling upm.eprints-827972020-07-14T07:24:07Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82797/ Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi Lim, Chiao Yen This study focused on the spawning, embryonic development and larval rearing of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi. Matured fish with length ranged from 2.2 - 3.0 cm were used in a ratio of 1 male to 2 females for spawning trials. Water in spawning tanks were prepared at 3 different pH, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0. Tank with pH 6.5 water produced the highest spawning success, however pH 7.0 has the highest number of larvae hatched. Eggs of P. axelrodi are adhesive and round in shape with diameter ranged from 0.9 - 1.0 mm. Eggs took about 30 hours to hatch at temperature between 25 - 26.5 °C. Various embryonic stages were observed during the embryonic development period. After hatching, the larvae were observed for 40 days until the end of metamorphosis. Size increment observed daily from larvae to juvenile stage. Percentages of survival were recorded. Yolk sac was fully absorbed at 5 days after hatching (DAH) and exogenous feeding started at 6 DAH. The fry reached juvenile stage at 40 DAH evident with iridophores fully pigmented at iris and lateral line. 2013 Project Paper Report NonPeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82797/1/FP%202013%2091%20-%20IR.pdf Lim, Chiao Yen (2013) Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi. [Project Paper Report]
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Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title_full Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title_fullStr Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title_full_unstemmed Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title_short Effect of pH on the breeding and larval development of Cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi
title_sort effect of ph on the breeding and larval development of cardinal tetra paracheirodon axelrodi
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82797/1/FP%202013%2091%20-%20IR.pdf
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