International Journal of Environmental Sciences
Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 5

Studies on the effects of water PH changes on hematological parameters in Gerres filamentosus (Cuvier)

Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kerala University, Kollam-691001, India

*Email id: geethasuresh.s@gmail.com

Online published on 16 January, 2015.

Abstract

The present investigation deals with a study on the effects of water PH changes in relation to various haematological parameters. The findings revealed that culturing of G. filamentosus in water of poor quality especially of extreme pH values could results in poor growth and high mortality. Hence, water pH should be properly monitored in aquaculture practices.

Keywords

G. filamentosus, pH, haematological parameters, mortality