Effect of Fish Removal on the Growth and Condition of White Shrimp 'Penaeus setiferus' (Linnaeus) in Brackish Ponds

Parker JC; Holcomb HW; Klussmann WG; McNeill JC

Effect of Fish Removal on the Growth and Condition of White Shrimp 'Penaeus setiferus' (Linnaeus) in Brackish Ponds

Date

1972

Authors

Parker JC; Holcomb HW; Klussmann WG; McNeill JC

Abstract

The effect of fish removal on growth and condition of juvenile white shrimp was studied in two brackish ponds near West Galveston Bay, Texas. In the pond in which fish were removed prior to stocking with shrimp, the shrimp grew more rapidly and were in better condition. Survival of shrimp was also higher in the pond without fish. (Author)

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Keywords

57 Medicine & Biology;Abundance;Aquaculture;Brackish ponds;Brazoria County;Counties;Environment;Fish;Fisheries;Galveston;Galveston bay;Growth;Penaeus;Penaeus setiferus;Ponds;Removal;Sea Grant Program;Shrimp;Shrimps;Survival;Texas;United States;West Galveston Bay;Wildlife;