This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of different stocking density on the bull-frogs tadpoles development in net-pond. Three hundred and sixty animals, averaging initial weight of 0.01g and initial length of .92±.06 cm were allotted to 20 net-pond (12L) in a block randomized design with five treatments (.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 tadpoles/L) and four replicates. The diet with 40.00% crude protein was fed twice a day at 8.00% live weight. Linear increase in biomass, as the stocking rates increased, was observed. Average final weight and the survival rate showed linear decrease, as the stocking rates increased. It was observed more uniformity groups in the lower density. Feed/gain was not affected by the different stocking rates. Physical and chemical traits had adequate levels. It was concluded that, under low stocking rates, better results of weight, uniformity of group and survival rate of the tadpoles were obtained.
bullfrog; stocking density; Rana catesbeiana; raniculture; tadpoles; net-ponds
