M.D. Vaishampayan, S.A. Bhagat and S.S. Kokitkar
Abstract
The development of efficient and sustainable fish feed is an essential component of modern aquaculture. Balancing nutritional needs with environmental concerns, the search for innovative and natural fish feed solutions is critical to the aquaculture industryâs long-term health and resilience. The design and evaluation of a novel plant-based fish diet for Carassius auratus (goldfish) and Poecilia reticulata (guppy) is the main goal of this study. Over a 40-day period, the designed feed, which was high in soybean meal, milk powder, and key nutrients, was compared to a regular control diet. The comparative investigation found significant improvements in growth metrics for both Carassius auratus (Goldfish) and Poecilia reticulata (Guppy) fed the novel formulation. Significant changes in weight gain, length increase, daily weight gain, and specific growth rates were detected, demonstrating the beneficial effect of the formulated meal on the fishâs overall development (Oladunjoyec, 2021). Furthermore, a rigorous cost-effectiveness analysis emphasized the plant-based feedâs economic feasibility. The study discovered that the new formulation, which used locally accessible and cost-effective components, not only shown improved growth outcomes but also provided a more cost-effective alternative to the traditional control feed.