<b>Quality control techniques used in the breeding of Nile tilapia (<em>Oreochromis niloticus</em>)</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v20i0.4471

Abstract

Two hundred and forty Nile tilapia fry (Oreochromis niloticus), 45 days old, sexually reverted, with initial average weight of 1.25 ± 0.14g, distributed in a totally randomized design during 180 days, were used in this experiment. Effects of substitutions of 10%, 20% and 30% of the rations by yeast obtained from alcohol distillery were evaluated. Average results obtained for the limnological parameters in water quality control by means of chemical analyses and control graphs were considered normal during the entire experimental period. Values of monthly average temperature were statistically out of control and by the application of the capacity rates (Cp and Cpk) showed that 35.20% were below the lowest specification limit (LSL). By means of Pareto’s techniques and knapsack problem used, results presented the best solution for problems of predators, biometry and diseases with the maximized function Z* objective. Quality control techniques have made possible an increase of stocking rate in the tanks without a reduction of the individual growth rate and with high productions of good quality fish.