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Table 4 Feed utilization* indices in Clarias gariepinus fingerlings exposed to homogenous effluent samples

From: Assessment of the growth performance and haematological indices of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings exposed to soap effluent

Concentration of homogenous effluent samples (% HES) treatment

Daily feed intake (g)

Total feed intake (g)

Total weight of feed (g)

Feed conversion ratio

Protein intake

Protein efficiency ratio

A

0.034a ± 0.002

6.12b ± 0.24

363.68a ± 5.57

0.026a ± 0.01

3.128a ± 0.07

74.82b ± 0.02

B

0.033a ± 0.001

5.91a ± 0.31

342.12a ± 1.44

0.027ab ± 0.005

2.950a ± 0.07

75.04b ± 0.73

C

0.033a ± 0.005

5.88a ± 0.93

332.56a ± 8.61

0.027ab ± 0.005

3.040a ± 0.34

72.47a ± 2.45

D

0.031a ± 0.01

5.62a ± 2.36

292.72b ± 42.84

0.029ab ± 0.007

2.903a ± 0.61

67.89a ± 8.85

E

0.029a ± 0.01

5.29a ± 1.76

254.99b ± 19.73

0.031b ± 0.001

2.903a ± 0.43

58.46a ± 14.63

  1. A—control; B—0.32%; C—0.66%; D—1.31%; E—2.63%
  2. *Values with different superscripts within the same column are significantly different at p < 0.05