Efficacy of Cultured Chlorococcum sp. and Zooplankton as Live Feed for Rearing Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) Larvae

This study explores the potential of cultured microalgae Chlorococcum sp. and nutritionally enriched copepods as live feed to enhance larval rearing performance of Bighead Carp, a key aquaculture species. The research addresses a critical gap in sustainable aquaculture practices by focusing on natural live feed enrichment strategies rather than artificial feed supplements, which often have limited effectiveness at early larval stages.