Study the effects of dietary administration of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the growth parameters of the fish Labeo rohita

Abstract

In this research work, we have studied the effects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the growth parameters of the fish Labeo rohita. The Iron Oxide nanoparticles were purchased from the market and mixed with the basal feed in different combinations according to experimental need. In the present study, feeding trials were conducted in for 90 days in triplicate. For this feeding trial, live Labeo rohita were captured from the local fish farm located in Bareilly district. Fishes of similar body weight were distributed randomly into five glass tank that were continuously aeriated at Department of Zoology, Bareilly College, Bareilly, U.P. These five fish treatment groups were given five concentrations of Iron oxide nanoparticles viz 0 mg/Kg, 15 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg, 45 mg/Kg and 60 mg/Kg. T1(00 mg/Kg) was the control group that was fed on basal food only, without Iron oxide nanoparticles for the same period. The effects of the Iron oxide nanoparticles were analyzed by observing body length and weight after an interval of 15 days (viz 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days). Two treatment groups (T5 and T4) showed better growth of fishes, than any other treatment group. These results suggest that Iron oxide nanoparticles can be effective for fish growth as they help to increase hemoglobin label in blood of fishes. It could be more effective in the concentration 60mg/kg or 45 mg/kg mixed in the basal feed for Labeo rohita in aquaculture practices.