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Effect of salinity on growth, survival, and serum osmolality of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus

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Three trials were conducted to evaluate the performances of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, in low salinities. The median lethal concentration (96 h LC50) of salinity was determined by trimmed Spearman-Karber method using survival data of fish (18.9 ± 0.2 g) collected after 96 h from acclimation to 2, 4, 8, and 32 ppt salinities in 800 L tanks (n = 3), while the serum osmolality of fish (74.1 ± 3.9 g) was determined after 48 h from acclimation to 6, 8, 16, 24, and 32 ppt salinities in 150 L tanks (n = 3). The growth trial was conducted for 6 weeks in 800 L tanks to determine the growth and survival of fish (18.8 ± 0.2 g) at 8 ppt salinity compared to the control (32 ppt salinity). At the conclusion, the isosmotic point of fish was estimated as 357.2 mmol/kg (correspond to 11.0 ppt salinity), while the 96 h LC50 was estimated as 5.65 ppt salinity. No significant differences were noted for survival and FCR of fish reared in 8 and 32 ppt salinities. However, growth was significantly lower in fish reared in 8 ppt salinity compared to the fish reared in 32 ppt salinity. The reduced growth could be, at least partially, due to the increased osmoregulatory energy expenditure at lower salinities.

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The authors would like to express gratitude and appreciation to those who have taken time to critically review this manuscript as well as those who helped to carry out this research at the E.W. Shell Research Station, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University. Mention of trademark or proprietary products does not constitute an endorsement of the product by Auburn University and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products that may also be suitable.

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    Harsha S. C. Galkanda-Arachchige, Robert P. Davis, Sidra Nazeer & D. Allen Davis

  2. Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka

    Harsha S. C. Galkanda-Arachchige

  3. Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

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Harsha Galkanda-Arachchige conducted all the experimental trials, analysis of osmolality and hematological parameters, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and submission. Robert P. Davis assisted in conducting experimental trials and statistical analysis, assisted in manuscript preparation, and reviewed the manuscript. Sidra Nazeer assisted in conducting experimental trials and analysis (osmolality, hematological parameters, etc.) and reviewed the manuscript. Leonardo Ibarra-Castro produced red snappers for the trial and reviewed the manuscript. Dr. D. Allen Davis funded the project, designed the experiment, supervised trials and data analysis, and reviewed the manuscript.

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Galkanda-Arachchige, H.S.C., Davis, R.P., Nazeer, S. et al. Effect of salinity on growth, survival, and serum osmolality of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus. Fish Physiol Biochem 47, 1687–1696 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-021-01009-5

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