PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER IN SOME EARTHEN AND CONCRETE FISH PONDS IN KADUNA NORTH

Authors

  • H. M. B. Maidala Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • F. I. Mohammed Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • A. G. Bala Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • R. Z. Usman Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • N. M. Ikara Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • A. Abdulkabir Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4202

Keywords:

Chemical, Concrete, Fish, Pond, Water

Abstract

A study was carried out to investigate the physicochemical characteristics of water in some earthen and concrete ponds in Kaduna North. Fifty (50) water samples were collected from 33 concrete and 17 earthen ponds. Temperature, Nitrate, Total dissolved solids, PH and Turbidity were determined. Results indicated that, means of temperature and pH of both concrete and earthen ponds were not significant. The mean temperature and pH were 22.40C Vs 5.9 for earthen ponds and 24.10C Vs 6.1 for concrete pond, respectively. The mean total dissolve solids and Nitrate concentration were at significant for both earthen and concrete ponds. A nitrate level of 0.03754 mg/L was recorded for concrete while for earthen pond is 0.0511 mg/L. It was concluded that, the physicochemical parameters determined are within optimum range for healthy productivity of the fish. However, Temperature, total dissolved solids and nitrate concentrations should be constantly monitored in both earthen and concrete ponds for better productivity in Kaduna North.

Author Biographies

  • H. M. B. Maidala, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello
    University, Mando, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • F. I. Mohammed, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello
    University, Mando, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • A. G. Bala, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello
    University, Mando, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • R. Z. Usman, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello
    University, Mando, Kaduna State, Nigeria

  • N. M. Ikara, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, Samaru College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
    Kaduna State, Nigeria.

  • A. Abdulkabir, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Division of Agricultural Colleges, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello
    University, Mando, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

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Published

2024-07-20

Issue

2023: NSAP 2023 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER IN SOME EARTHEN AND CONCRETE FISH PONDS IN KADUNA NORTH . (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 51-53. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4202