Fin condition of Atlantic salmon reared at high densities in heated water

Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
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Abstract

We assessed the condition of dorsal and pectoral fins of parr of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar that were reared for 70 d at 17.5°C to final densities of 14–55 kg/M2 (rearing-unit bottom area) or 80–310 kg/m3 (rearing-unit volume). Pectoral fins were not significantly affected by rearing density, but dorsal fins were more eroded in fish reared at the highest density than in fish checked before the rearing experiments or in those reared at lower densities. Densities as great as 41 kg/m2 (229 kg/m3) did not affect fin quality of Atlantic salmon reared at 17.5°C.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Fin condition of Atlantic salmon reared at high densities in heated water
Series title Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
DOI 10.1577/1548-8667(1993)005<0077:FCOASR>2.3.CO;2
Volume 5
Issue 1
Year Published 1993
Language English
Publisher Wiley
Contributing office(s) Leetown Science Center
Description 3 p.
First page 77
Last page 79
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