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- Title
Starvation and low feeding levels result in an enrichment of <sup>13</sup>C in lipids and <sup>15</sup>N in protein of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L.
- Authors
Gaye-Siessegger, J.; Focken, U.; Abel, Hj; Becker, K.
- Abstract
The influence of different feeding levels below and slightly above maintenance on whole body δ13C and δ15N values of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus was examined. The energy budget of each fish was determined by indirect calorimetry. The δ13C values of the lipid-free material of Nile tilapia fed below and slightly above maintenance level did not differ between the feeding groups, but the δ13C values in the lipids and the δ15N values of the lipid-free material showed small but significant differences. Those fish with a negative lipid retention had significantly higher δ13C values in the lipid fraction compared to fish that synthesized fatty acids. There was a significant negative correlation between the amount of energy metabolized by the fish and both the δ13C values in the lipids and the δ15N values of the lipid-free material. Fasting and feeding below the maintenance level may influence the isotopic composition of animals and should therefore be considered in ecological and nutritional studies.
- Subjects
NILE tilapia; FISH nutrition; FISH physiology; FASTING; LIPIDS in nutrition; RESPIROMETERS
- Publication
Journal of Fish Biology, 2007, Vol 71, Issue 1, p90
- ISSN
0022-1112
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1095-8649.2007.01469.x