A preliminary investigation into the possibility of domestication of Solafunmi (Sierrathrissa leonensis) as an aquarium fish for Ornamental purpose

Title : A preliminary investigation into the possibility of domestication of Solafunmi (Sierrathrissa leonensis) as an aquarium fish for Ornamental purpose

Abstract:

The need to improve mental health/wellbeing is very essential in overall improvement of human performance which Ornamental fisheries is fulfilling using Aquarium fish viewing as a means, apart from its aesthetic and recreational purposes. Solafunmi a trade name given to Sierrathrissa leonensis, a freshwater fish by the domesticator for Ornamental purposes, commonly called Clupeid (English: West Africa pygmy herring), harvested from a drying stream when moving in schools after being driven to a confined area using scoop net, pale to brown colour in natural habitat. Anti-stress was administered and acclimatised. Twenty fish was introduced into glass Aquarium (with 10 litres of water) in triplicate without aerator, formulated feed was administered and accepted by the fish under these average (range) conditions: Water: pH 6.72 (5.9 - 7.5), Temperature- 18.6 ⁰C (16 – 21.5 ⁰C), Dissolved Oxygen- 6.27 mgl^-l (5.93- 6.58 mgl^-l), Conductivity- 309.667 µs/cm (173.3 - 370.5 µs/cm), Room Temperature- 23.9 ⁰C (22 – 27.5 ⁰C) and with high survival rate- 18.67 (18 - 19), that is 93 35 ⁰/₀, actively moving in groups, non-aggression and very hardy, thus, highly recommended as an Aquarium fish. Further researches on biology, feed, reproduction and other developments are ongoing to make it a better Aquarium fish.

KEYWORDS: Domestication, Aquarium, Solafunmi, Ornamental, non-aggressive

Biography:

Dr. Solomon Olu’sola Abiodun OLAYIMIKA lectures at Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology Department, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria; West Africa (over twenty years), formerly farm manager and breeder in some private organizations. A holder of B. Sc. Fisheries, M. Tech (Fisheries) and PhD Aquaculture. Leading in Ornamental fisheries, Aqua-tourism and Fish-Biotechnology   researches in West Africa with strong interest, researches and skills in: Fish Vats Engineering and Construction, Fish Breeding and Genetics, Climate-Smart Aquaculture, Water Quality Management, Value Chain, Fish Economics and Business, Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. Supervised over hundred undergraduate researches and teach and trained hundreds of them in various courses and skills, likewise teach, supervised thesis and trained Master and Doctorate researchers/students. Highly involved in many communities services and training of people for self empowerment and self employed. Had many reputable Journals, Conference proceedings and Conference Papers at various levels published and co-authored a textbook of international repute. An editor and reviewer to some journals. Currently, carrying out some peculiar and path finding researches that requires international networking, collaborations and sponsorships.