Effect of imported feed and local feed on growth performance of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

A number of 60 Juveniles of Oreochromis niloticus were stocked and divided into two plastic ponds of 0.90m by 0.60 in dimension respectively with initial total weight of 120g.The juveniles were two months and half old as at the time of collection and they were fed with 4mm of the feeds. Each pond contains thirty Oreochomis niloticus which were fed with local feeds, and coppens feed. After weighing the fishes in the two ponds, there was significant difference in the average weight and length, in which the pond that was fed with coppens has the highest average weight and length of 140g and 15.62cm respectively. The quality of the water was checked by measuring pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature of the water using water aquaculture kit. Model: FF-1 A.CAT No. 2430-0. The mortality rate was 0%, while the survivability rate was 100%