Grow-out culture of maliputo in cages

Abstract

Maliputo (Caranx ignobilis), known as the pride of Taal Lake, is the largest among the Caranx genus and the fifth largest of the Carangidae family. It is a migratory, predatory species thriving in freshwater, brackish, and marine waters. Culture in net cages involves stocking 2,000 fingerlings per cage, feeding with trash fish, and harvesting at 6–9 months when fish reach 500–800 g. With a high market price and survival rate of 70–80%, maliputo offers strong potential for commercial aquaculture.