However, in channel catfish diets containing 24% CP and 275 kcal/100 g(ME) , with CHO:L ratios ranging from 0.45 to 4.5, have been reported to produce fish with no significant difference in weight gain, feed conversion, or protein and energy deposition and in tilapia, Tilapia zilli, insignificant effects on growth and performance were noted in fish fed CHO:L ratios ranging from 0.81 to 8.76 in a 30% CP and 300 kcal/100 g (ME) diet