A research on the sensitivity of trouts (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to some metals (HgCl2, ZnSO4, PbCl2)
Citation
Verep, B., Terzi, E. & Besli, E.S. (2016). A research on the sensitivity of trouts (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to some metals (HgCl2, ZnSO4, PbCl2). Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 25(10), 4141-4147.Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the sensitivity of (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum, 1792), a salmonid fish species, to some toxic metal substances (Mercuric chloride; HgCl2, Zinc sulfate; ZnSO4, and Lead chloride; PbCl2) for aquatic ecosystems. the fishes were taken from local trout farms (Rize-Turkey) for bioassay experiments. the 96-h LC50 values for Rainbow trout were estimated, and their variations for each metal discussed. Lead chloride and zinc sulfate were less toxic for Rainbow trout as 20.21 mgL(-1) and 1.69 mgL(-1) respectively; however the most toxic metal was mercuric chloride (LC50: 0.81 mgL(-1)).
