Literature review shows that black soldier fly larvae meal enhances growth in tilapia and other aquatic species, indicating its potential in aquaculture.
Key Points
Inclusion of black soldier fly larvae meal can replace up to 100% of soybean meal for grass carp, with no negative growth effects.
Significant increase in daily weight gain was observed in tilapia with 20% black soldier fly larvae meal in their diet.
Up to 22.5% black soldier fly larvae meal did not negatively affect growth rates or feed efficiency in white shrimp.
Atlantic salmon showed no adverse effects on growth or feed performance with up to 8% black soldier fly larvae meal.