have been used preferentially
in ornamental
fish production.
Pertinent in this context is the freshwater anostracans
(fairy shrimps), a special group of crustaceans having high
biomass, rapid growth rate and cyst production, which
have been extensively studied, mainly focusing on their taxonomic
status and environmental context. Several studies
have proven the use of adult Artemia as an excellent nursery,
weaning or maturation diet in both marine and freshwater
aquaculture (Sorgeloos, 1999; Tackaert & Sorgeloos,
1991). Hence, this work was focused on utilization of adult
fairy shrimp, which is larger than brine shrimp, as a feed
source. Feeding with a larger size range feed at low density
enhances the feeding rate and satiates the fish more quickly
than the smaller sized prey (James, Muthukrishnan, &
Sampath, 1993)