Authors : Amanze P. C.; Offor I. J.; Mbachu M. U.; Eches E. E.; Okongwu G. C.; Nkulo U. U.; Ihugba U. E.

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct1604

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Abstract : This study investigated the effects of lead nitrate exposure on the proximate composition of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The research was conducted in the research farm of the Department of Agriculture, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri Nigeria. Five treatment levels were considered: 0, 1.55, 3.10, 4.65, and 6.20 mg/L of lead, using Lead nitrate as the lead source. The proximate parameters evaluated were moisture, fibre, ash, fat, protein, and carbohydrate contents.

Keywords : Lead Nitrate, Proximate Composition, Heavy Metals, African Catfish, Nile Tilapia, Aquatic Pollution

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