Effects of Black Soldier Fly Larvae on Fish Nutrition

Authors

  • A. Kamalii Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India
  • A. Jackqulin Wino Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India
  • S. Meenatchi Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India
  • S. Athithan Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
  • Cheryl Antony Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India
  • B. Ahilan Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu (601 204), India

Keywords:

Aquaculture, Black soldier fly larvae, Fish meal, Insect meal

Abstract

The aquaculture serves as a vital animal protein source, which constantly faces the problem of fish meal. The fish meal serves as a primary ingredient of the aquafeeds. Aquaculture because of their up-scaling growth laid a high demand on fish meal, which increased the cost of the ingredient and meanwhile it is an unsustainable practice. This created an urge for the need of an alternative ingredient for the fish meal. The insect meal has proven to be dually satisfactory and a sustainable alternative in aquafeeds. This article signifies the use of black soldier fly larvae meal on the fish nutrition.

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Published

2022-02-25

How to Cite

[1]
Kamalii, A. et al. 2022. Effects of Black Soldier Fly Larvae on Fish Nutrition. Biotica Research Today. 4, 2 (Feb. 2022), 140–142.

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