Table 2.
Growth parameters (WG: weight gain; SGR: specific growth rate; FCR: feed conversion ratio; SR: survival rate) of zebrafish (Danio rerio) fed on four experimental diet regimes: 0% (control), 0.5% (M1), 1% (M2) and 2% (M3) inclusion of the extract per kg diet for eight weeks.
| Growth Parameters | Control | M1 (0.5%) | M2 (1%) | M3 (2%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial weight (mg) | 81.13 ± 0.87 a | 82.58 ± 1.17 a | 81.62 ± 1.05 a | 81.03 ± 1.27 a |
| Final weight (mg) | 190.46 ± 1.87 a | 194.52 ± 1.97 a | 199.19 ± 2.9 b | 194.33 ± 1.77 a |
| WG (mg) | 109.32 ± 1.15 a | 111.93 ± 2.23 a | 117.57 ± 3.94 b | 113.30 ± 1.07 ab |
| WG (%) | 134.74 ± 1.12 a | 135.57 ± 4.00 a | 144.10 ± 6.67 b | 139.83 ± 2.41 ab |
| FCR | 1.92 ± 0.06 a | 1.87 ± 0.03 ab | 1.82 ± 0.03 b | 1.85 ± 0.02 ab |
| SGR (%/d) | 1.42 ± 0.01 a | 1.43 ± 0.03 a | 1.49 ± 0.05 b | 1.46 ± 0.02 ab |
| SR (%) | 100 ± 0 | 100 ± 0 | 100 ± 0 | 100 ± 0 |
Different letters indicate significant differences between treatments (p < 0.05). Data represent mean ± SE.