M.S. Chandge, R. Paul Raj-1997
J. Aqua. Trop., 12(3): 227-237
Abstract:
Cholesterol is an essential nutrient in the diet of juvenile P. indicus. Survival, growth FCR (Feed conversion ratio), PER (Protein efficiency ratio) and protein retention of juveniles were greatly affected by cholesterol deficiency. The growth, FCR, PER and protein retention in the body were significantly improved on inclusion of 0.5% cholesterol in the diet of prawn which resulted in more protein deposition in the body. Cholesterol requirement for juvenile prawn seems to be 0.5% of the diet. No harmful effect was observed in the prawn on addition of higher level (4%) cholesterol in its diet.
(College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri - 415 629, Maharashtra, India)