Author:
Xie Qingrong,Wang Li,Yang Shengfa,Yang Wei,Hu Jiang,Li Wenjie,Zhang Xianbing,Chen Ziwei
Abstract
AbstractThe adaptability of cultured fish to complex flow conditions is crucial for their survival after being released into the wild. Running water in natural environments poses significant challenges for the proliferation and release of cultured fish. This study aimed to investigate the effects of flow stimulation on the adjustment capacity of cultured fish to cope with running water. The target fish were cultured grass carp. An annular flume was used to conduct tests on training and control groups. The results demonstrated an enhancement in the adjustment capacity of cultured fish following appropriate flow stimulation training. (1) The trained fish exhibited a heightened preference for low-velocity areas. (2) The trained fish displayed the ability to select a route characterized by low energy consumption, predominantly following the periphery of the low-velocity area. This suggested that an appropriate flow velocity could improve the sensitivity of training fish to water flow information, and their adjustment capacity to cope with running water improved to a certain extent. A higher adjustment capacity allowed them to process flow rate information rapidly and identify a migration strategy with lower energy consumption. This study provides a useful reference for enhancing the survival rate of grass carp through stock enhancement initiatives and contributes to the sustainability of freshwater ecosystems.
Funder
Research and Innovation Program for Graduate Students in Chongqing
Science and technology project of Changjiang Waterway Bureau
Natural Science Foundation Project of Chongqing, Chongqing Science and Technology Commission
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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