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The silver angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare): Effect of different
temperature control on reproductive and growth performances.
Nurul Hajar Binti Abdul Basir
Supervisor: Dr Siti Ariza Binti Aripin
Bachelor in Science of Agrotechnology (Aquaculture)
School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
The suitable temperature for breeding angelfish is essential as a commercial
ornamental fish. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of temperature
on reproductive performances and the growth rate of angelfish. 9 adult pairs (2.2-3.7
g) of angelfish was grown for 30 days on three treatments, temperature 28°C, 31°C
and 34°C. The reproductive Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), Hepatosomatic Index (HSI),
fecundity, sperm concentration and egg diameter were measured. The data were
analyzed by one way ANOVA and followed by Duncan post hoc test. Treatment 2
(31°C) has better sperm concentration than treatment 1 (28°C) and 3 (34°C) (41-
59%,p: 0.001). For male, there is no significant of three treatment for Weight Gained
(WG) ranging from 15-16% (p: 0.955) and the Specific Growth Rate (SGR) (12-14%,p:
0.718). The GSI of female on treatment 2 (31°C) and 3 (34°C) was better than
treatment 1 (28°C) (0.01-0.03%,p: 0.049). Meanwhile, there is no significant on the
HSI of female angelfish (0.01-0.02%,p: 0.207). As for fecundity, temperature 31°C
and 34°C was better than 28°C (93-487%,p: 0.001). The egg diameter of temperature
of 31°C is significant compared to 28°C and 34°C (p: 0.001.). For female, there is no
significantly different for Weight Gained (WG) ranging from 11-14% (p: 0.837) and
the Specific Growth Rate (SGR) ranging from 9-13% (p: 0.851). As compared to the
value, the 31°C are the best temperature for the reproduction and growth rate of
angelfish.
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