ISSN 2375-0715
African Journal of Fisheries Science ISSN 2375-0715 Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-007, May, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Physico-chemical analysis of fish pond water in Okada and its environs, Nigeria
J. E. Ehiagbonare1* and Y. O. Ogunrinde2
1Department of Biological Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
2Department of Environmental Science, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
Accepted 11 April, 2020
Abstract
Water samples were collected from concrete and earthen fish ponds in different locations in Okada and its environs, Edo State, Nigeria. Twenty-one different physiochemical parameters were analyzed using standard laboratory methods and procedures. In the present study, the values of the parameters ranged from pH 6.75 - 7.10, conductivity 0.012 - 0.017 mS/cm, TDS 22 - 906 mg/l, COD 162 - 397 mg/l, turbidity (NTU) 5 -170, TSS 85 -206 mg/l, BOD 1.69 - 3.38 mg/l, DO 9.3 - 16.2 mg/l, acidity 100 - 575 mg/l, alkaline 35 -135 mg/l, calcium 16.01 - 50.06 mg/l, magnesium 1.21 - 5.46 mg/l, hardness 0.40 - 1.47 mg/l, chloride 7.1-10.65 mg/l, sulphate 0.66 - 0.96 mg/l, phosphate 1.40 - 4.51 mg/l, nitrate 2.21 - 4.91 mg/l, copper 0.01 -0.07 ppm, and zinc 0.01 - 0.07 ppm; cadmium and lead were not detected in the samples. There was significant variation of values from location to location; generally there was no significant difference from desirable and acceptable standards. Although there is economic advantage to the fish farmers, there is the desirable need to analyze the fish pond water at regular intervals. This quality assurance process is to ensure that there are no toxic substances in ponds leading to possible bio-accumulation and magnification. In this way the good health of aquaculture, humans and the environment can be guaranteed.
Key words: Physiochemical parameters, concrete fish ponds, desirable and acceptable standards.