Analysis of Water Physico-chemical Parameters in Jega Local Government Area Fish Farms of Kebbi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study of Physico-chemical parameters in concrete fish tanks of three farms at different locations in Jega Local government area of Kebbi State, Nigeria was conducted to analyze the physico-chemical parameters of fish tanks in Jega Local government area of Kebbi State Nigeria and compare them with the set standard recommended for optimum fish production from November, 2021 to January, 2022. Water samples were collected from the tanks and analyzed using standard laboratory methods and procedures. The results showed variation in the observed parameters at the different sampling stations. Temperature ranged from 17.25±0.31^oc to 22.25±0.31^oc, pH ranged from 5.75±0.20 to 6.25±0.20, Dissolved oxygen values ranged between 2.54±0.08mg/l to 11.32±0.08mg/l and Turbidity recorded was from 37.75±0.75ppm to 60.0±0.75ppm. The observations in this study suggest that pond fish production in Jega Local government area of Kebbi State Nigeria could be practiced without adverse effects posed by the quality of water.