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    Evaluation of the Cost of Production of Fish Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822 (Siluriformes, Clariidae) with Three Types of Food Based on Local Agricultural by-products in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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    Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822 is a catfish with high commercial value in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in several African countries. The breeding of this species is controlled, but Congolese fish farmers are confronted with the problem of a lack of compound feed in the form of granules. The recovery of local agricultural waste would be essential to fill this gap. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of three types of food based on local agricultural by-products on the growth of C. gariepinus. The 25%, 41% and 51% crude protein feed formulas were tested in duplicate for 96 days. Fry averaging 2.20±0.43 g were distributed in 6 closed-loop plastic containers. The fish were fed twice a day by hand. Weighing and measuring took place every 14 days. The results obtained show that the highest final average weight (g) and specific growth rate (%/d) (F = 2.87; p = 0.002) are obtained with food A1: 27.5±1.9 g and 0.25±0.15% /d respectively. It took 812.6 Congolese francs to develop food A1, 942.6 congolese francs to produce the A2 ration and 836.6 congolese francs to produce food A3. The A1 ration is the one that gave a better compromise in price and quality by promoting fish growth at a lower cost (3.827 congolese francs)

    Mise Au Point Et Évaluation D’un Système Aquaponique Domestique Dans La Ville Province De Kinshasa (République Démocratique Du Congo)

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    L'objectif de cette Ă©tude est d’évaluer un système aquaponique mise au point par la rĂ©utilisation de l’eau ayant servi Ă  l’élevage des poissons pour produire des lĂ©gumes. Les paramètres physico-chimiques des eaux du bac d’élevage des poissons, des surverses filtres et d’aquaponie ainsi que le poids (g) et la longueur totale (mm) des poissons Oreochromis niloticus L., 1758 Ă©taient relevĂ©s tous les 15 jours. Le diamètre au collet (cm), la hauteur des plants (cm), le nombre des feuilles, le poids moyen (g) des fruits de Allium fistulosom L., 1753, Hibiscus esculentus (L.) M, 1794 et Lactuca sativa L., 1753 cultivĂ©s en aquaponie et ceux expĂ©rimentĂ©s dans les sachets polyĂ©thylène Ă©taient dĂ©terminĂ©s hebdomadairement. Sur l’ensemble du système aquaponique, la teneur en nitrites a variĂ© de 0,02 Ă  0,1 mg/L et celle des nitrates est comprise entre 31 et 48 mg/L. Le pH de l’eau a fluctuĂ© de 6,8 Ă  7,2. La duretĂ© totale de l’eau a Ă©voluĂ© de 3 Ă  14°d. Quant Ă  la duretĂ© carbonatĂ©e, la teneur a variĂ© de 4 et 7°d. Pour les plantes cultivĂ©es en aquaponie, le diamètre moyen au collet Ă©tait de 9,27±0,38 cm pour A. fistulosom ; 3,96±0,69 cm pour H. esculentus et 5,53±0,18 cm pour L. sativa. Le nombre moyen des feuilles des lĂ©gumes Ă©tait de 7,66±0,28 pour A. fistulosom, 7,00±0,17 pour H. esculentus et 14,80±0,61 pour L. sativa. Le poids moyen des fruits frais de H. esculentus Ă©tait de 316,67±7,1 g. Le taux de survie des poissons Ă©tait de 72±3,16% avec un poids moyen compris entre 2,1±0,98 g et 16,17±4,26 g. Les rĂ©sultats obtenus sur la stabilitĂ© des paramètres physico-chimiques des eaux, la croissance des lĂ©gumes et poissons expĂ©rimentaux ont montrĂ© que le système aquaponique semble ĂŞtre un bon milieu de culture capable de contribuer Ă  la croissance des lĂ©gumes et des poissons mis en culture intĂ©grĂ©e.    The objective of this study is to evaluate an aquaponics system developed by reusing water from fish farming to produce vegetables. The physico-chemical parameters of the water in the fish rearing tank, filter overflow and aquaponics tanks, as well as the weight (g) and total length (mm) of the fish Oreochromis niloticus L., 1758 were recorded every 15 days. The collar diameter (cm), plant height (cm), number of leaves, average fruit weight (g) of Allium fistulosom L., 1753, Hibiscus esculentus (L.) M, 1794 and Lactuca sativa L., 1753 grown in aquaponics and those tested in polythene bags were determined weekly. Across the entire aquaponic system, nitrite content ranged from 0.02 to 0.1 mg/L and nitrate content ranged from 31 to 48 mg/L. The pH of the water ranged from 6.8 to 7.2. Total water hardness varied from 3 to 14°d. The carbonate hardness varied between 4 and 7°d. For aquaponically grown plants, the mean diameter at the collar was 9.27±0.38 cm for A. fistulosom; 3.96±0.69 cm for H. esculentus and 5.53±0.18 cm for L. sativa. The mean number of leaves in the vegetables was 7.66±0.28 for A. fistulosom, 7.00±0.17 for H. esculentus and 14.80±0.61 for L. sativa. The mean weight of fresh fruit for H. esculentus was 316.67±7.1 g. The survival rate of fish was 72±3.16% with an average weight ranging from 2.1±0.98 g to 16.17±4.26 g. The results obtained on the stability of the physico-chemical parameters of the waters, the growth of the experimental vegetables and fish showed that the aquaponic system seems to be a good culture medium capable of contributing to the growth of vegetables and fish in integrated culture.  &nbsp
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