Evaluating the effect of using turmeric (Curcuma longa) on growth performance and hematological parameters of the ornamental fish, Green Terror (Andinocara rivulatus)
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Shape and size of the body, color beauty, and healthy condition are among the main factors for selling ornamental fish in the market. Researchers have tended to use herbal additives as growth promoter and immune stimulator agents. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) as a dietary supplement for the ornamental fish Green Terror (Andinocara rivulatus) on growth and feed performance, survival rate, and hematologic parameters. In this regard, 144 specimens with average weight of 1.53 ± 0.22 g were obtained and the hypotheses were studied with four iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous diets containing 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 percent turmeric powder, formulated with WinFeed 2.8 software. During the period of 100 days, the fish were measured every 20 days, and at the end of the trial, blood examination tests were performed. Results showed that the fish fed with diet containing 0.3% turmeric powder (T3) had better growth performance, FCR, condition factor, and survival rate specifications, but no significant differences were observed between the treated and control groups (p > 0.05). RBC, PCV, hemoglobin, and MCHC increased non-significantly (p > 0.05), whereas WBC increased significantly in T3 compared to the other groups (p < 0.05). MCH and MCV decreased non-significantly in groups fed supplemented diets compared to the control group (p > 0.05). Applying turmeric powder at the level of 0.3 percent of the basal diet could not alter the growth indices significantly but could alter the hematological parameters with emphasis on WBC.
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