Adaptation of northern pike (Esox lucius L.) on artificial pelleted feed under controlled conditions

The main objective of this thesis is to describe and experimentally evaluate the possibility of adaptation of pike (Esox lucius L.) in controlled housing conditions and income artificial pelleted feed. The thesis is mainly based on the effect of an initial larval density of pike for adaptation and survival and the growth of larvae reared in the rearing tanks. The experiment consisted of four different densities of larvae (10, 20, 40, 80 pc of the larvae l??, which were always repeated three times. Two experiments were performed (M, H), with a length of rearing of five days. Rearing itself was conducted in twelve circular tanks with a capacity of 180 l??, the recirculation system connected to the experimental rearing facility in Vodňany FROV JU. The temperature during rearing was constant. For the first experiment the temperature was 22.3 ? 03 °C. For the second one, the average temperature was 21.5 ? 0.6 °C. The frequency of feeding was continuous (24 h) with a combination of hand feeding and feeders with a timer (at night). The illumination of the aquarium tanks was provided by fluorescent lamps, for each tank individually. The light intensity was high (210 lux) and constant during the rearing. Both experiments showed the optimal density at the initial feeding from 20 to 40 units . l??. Also, we have implemented made out performed- the basic biometric analysis of W (g) and TL (mm), the body length, size of eyes, head, jaw length, prenatal length