Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of diet and density on growth and survivorship of juvenile post larval spiny lobster, Panulirus argus. In experiment I, the effect of diets on growth, development, and survival were evaluated. Four diets were tested: I) live Artemia; 2) live and Murex brand frozen Artentia; 3) live Artemia and Kyowa brand pellets; and 4) frozen Murex Artemia and Kyowa pellets. Two densities were tested, lobsters were held individually or paired in a 20.3 cm diameter ring.
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