Body composition of tambaqui fed with diets containing leucena leaves meal

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of inclusion of leucena leaf flour in diets on body composition of juveniles of tambaqui. A total of 240 juveniles were distributed in 12 plastic boxes (350 L), in a completely randomized experimental design with four treatments (0, 8, 16 and 24 % of inclusion of leucena leaf flour) and three replications. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between treatments, indicating that it can be possible to include up to 24 % leucena leaf flour in diets for juveniles of tambaqui, with no change in body composition.