Body condition
Fulton’s body condition factor (K) was calculated for fish following the
14-day acclimation and the extended constant salinity treatments (Figure
1B). K was significantly lower (2.79 vs. 3.12, p = 0.013) for the
105g/kg acclimation compared with handling controls. For long-term
exposure to LER, K was 2.67 ± 0.173 for the 85g/kg treatment and 2.53 ±
0.415 for the 105g/kg treatment, both of which were significantly lower
(p < 0.05) versus short-term and long-term FW handling
controls. Following 10 weeks at 75g/kg, K was 2.98 ± 0.264, K for
handling controls was 3.05 ± 0.242, and K following 24-hours at 75g/kg
was 3.16 ± 0.376.