In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how water temperature directly changes protein utilization, growth efficiency, immunity, and water quality in Nile tilapia production. Under thermal stress, excessive dietary protein can increase ammonia output, oxidative stress, and metabolic inefficiency instead of improving biomass performance. We also examine precision feeding strategies that better align nutrition with environmental conditions. Listen now on all major platforms!

Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Interactive effects of water temperature and dietary protein on Nile tilapia: growth, immunity, and physiological health" by Hamed, Sara, et al.

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“Water temperature acts as the master switch controlling whether dietary protein supports muscle growth efficiently or becomes excess nitrogen released directly into production systems.”

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:28) Temperature protein interaction
• (05:10) Ammonia nitrogen spikes
• (06:48) Growth hormone pathway
• (08:32) Lipid metabolism changes
• (09:57) Immune stress response
• (13:20) Closing thoughts

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