CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Tilapia are sometimes known as “aquatic chicken”, due to their high growth rates, adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions, ability to grow and reproduce in captivity and feed on low trophic levels. As a result, these fishes have become excellent candidates for aquaculture, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Tilapias live in freshwater ecosystems, but can also tolerate water that contains low levels of salt. They are most often grown in ponds, cages and rice fields. Tilapias prefer a warmer water temperature that is why it’s the second most cultured fish in the Philippines. White bean nutrition facts show a complete nutrition source that has significant amounts of essential amino acids, as well as an abundance of unsaturated fat, minerals, vitamins, and protein. Also, it contains no cholesterol and is a great source of plant protein that can substitute for meat, poultry, or other meats. For this reason, white bean is a good source of protein. Due to the high cost of commercial feeds, the researchers thought of utilizing white bean, which is a good source of protein, as main ingredient for an alternative supplemental feeds. Small quantities of fish feed can be made quite easily in the laboratory, classroom or at home, with common ingredients and simple kitchen or laboratory equipment. Fish farmers, hobbyists and anyone interested in aquaculture will not only save money but they will also ensure consistent quality of their fishes.

Statement of the Problem The main concern of this research study is to determine if the white bean-based pellets are effective as supplemental feed for the growth of baby tilapia. Furthermore, the researchers will also answer the ff. questions: 1. Is there a significant relationship between the mean weight increase and the number of pellets fed? 2. Is there a significant relationship between the mean length increase and the number of pellets fed? 3. Is there a significant relationship between the mean weight increase and mean length increase?
INTERVENING VARIABLE * White bean-based pellets * Water in tank
Conceptual Framework

DEPENDENT VARIABLE * Length of tilapia * Weight of tilapia
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE * Oxygen * Initial statistics of the tilapia * Water purity

Figure 1. Paradigm showing the utilization of white bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as feed for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Statement of the Hypotheses
Null Hypotheses 1. There is no significant relationship between the mean weight increase and the number of pellets fed. 2. There is no significant relationship between the mean length increase and the number of pellets fed. 3. There is no significant relationship between the mean weight increase and mean length increase.
Significance of the Study
This study aims to determine the most efficient ratio of pellets fed to the fishes to their weight, to determine which has the most improvement. Since white bean have the sufficient nutrients that can modify the weight of the tilapia, this study will also provide further information about the other effects of feeding tilapia a white bean. Tilapia is marketable in the Philippines, making it easier for the researchers to find the right tilapia for the study. Lastly, this will help mostly the fish farmers, hobbyists and anyone interested in aquaculture in providing optimum supplements to their fishes.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The researchers will divide the aquarium tank into three experimental set ups which is furthermore divided into three. In each set ups, three fishes will be placed and will be given different quantities of white bean-based pellets. Three trials will be made for each set up to test the improvement of the statistics of the fishes. This study is limited in observing the fishes' statistics.

Definition of Key Terms
Supplemental Feeding. To supply food with nourishment.
Pellet. Small particles typically created by compressing an original material.

CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature

In an article in yummy.ph, Rachelle Santos discussed that White beans are medium, round pulses with a mild flavor and a tender, potato-like texture. Usually sold dried, these beans need to be soaked and cooked for a few hours to soften them and destroy their natural toxins. But nowadays, beans can be bought precooked, packed in cans or bottles. Beans provide fat-free, high quality protein, making them a perfect meat substitute for vegetarians. They are packed with cholesterol-lowering fiber folate, and manganese, and offer a fair amount of bone-building calcium, Vitamin B1, and iron. Supermarkets carry dried, bottled, and canned white beans. Wet markets, on the other hand, sell only the dried variety and sweetened ones. Keep dried beans in an airtight container and store in a cool, dark, and dry place where they will keep for up to one year. Bottled and canned beans stay at their best for two to three years and must be refrigerated once opened.

In an article present in philstar.com, Charlie Lagasca discussed that Cagayan Valley’s tilapia growers no longer need to content themselves in shouldering the ever-rising price of feeds and other inputs in their fishponds. This came as a result of a successful farm trial in Iguig town here which showed duckweeds to be an effective alternative diet of tilapia, also known as Saint Peter’s fish, in lieu of commercial feeds. The results of this experiment conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Iguig’s experimental farm would redound to some 50 percent savings for tilapia growers in the region which is slowly becoming the tilapia capital of the country. Romeo Pizarro, farm manager of the experimental farm, said that after a series of experiments involving different mixtures of dry and wet duckweeds with commercial feeds, it was seen that a mixture of 50 percent fresh duckweeds and 50 percent commercial feeds was the most economically viable mix for tilapia growers. Moreover, Pizarro said that although duckweeds can be produced in the same pond with fish, this is not very efficient since any form of mechanical aeration of the water (i.e. paddle wheel, aerators) disturbs the growth of the plants. Likewise, their photosynthetic activity blocks oxygenation of the water which the fish need.

en.wikipilipinas.org’s “Tilapia”, Tilapia is the common name used for a variety of cichlid fishes of the genera Oreochromis, Sarotherodon, and Tilapia and is approximately equivalent to a taxonomic grouping known as the tilapiine cichlids. Tilapias inhabit a variety of fresh and, less commonly, brackish water habitats from shallow streams and ponds through to rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Most tilapias are omnivorous with a preference for soft aquatic vegetation and detritus. They have historically been of major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa and the Levant, and are of increasing importantance in aquaculture around the world. Where tilapia have been deliberately or accidentally introduced, they have frequently become problematic invasive species. From Tilapia Production Report, Globefish.org, states that Tilapia is both a genus of fishes in the Cichlidae family and the common name for nearly a hundred species of freshwater and some brackish water cichlid fishes belonging to the three genera Tilapia, Sarotherodon, and Oreochromis. Most important and abundant in production, capture and aquaculture, is the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus); followed by the Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus); Mango tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus) and Sabaki tilapia (Oreochromis spilurus). These are native to Africa and the Middle East. Blue and Mango tilapias are captured although in limited quantities while Sabaki tilapia is only cultured.

According to a Seafood Watch report by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, tilapia are the most widely grown of any farmed fish. They are highly adaptable, easily cultured and provides more protein than it takes to raise it (unlike farmed salmon or tuna). They are omnivorous and adapts eating habits to available food (they feed on phytoplankton or benthic algae but readily accept compound feed). They can tolerate low oxygen levels and a range of salinities. They occupy a wide range of habitats (ponds, rivers, lakes, canals, irrigation channels). They have high reproductive capacities and readily establish self-reproducing populations.

In an article written by James E. Rakocy (2005), Tilapia grows well at high densities in the confinement of tanks when good water quality is maintained. This is accomplished by aeration and frequent or continuous water exchange to renew dissolved oxygen (DO) supplies and remove wastes. Culture systems that discard water after use are called flow through systems while those that filter and recycle water are referred to as recirculating systems. High fish density in tanks disrupts breeding behavior and allows male and female tilapia to be grown together to marketable size. . Since tilapia have limited access to natural foods in tanks, they must be fed a complete diet containing vitamins and minerals. Confinement of fish in tanks at high densities creates stressful conditions and increases the risk of disease outbreaks. Discharges from flow-through systems may pollute receiving waters with nutrients and organic matter. Whfoods.com’s “Navy beans”, The navy bean got its current popular name because it was a staple food of the United States Navy in the early 20th century. These small white beans are perfect for making baked beans. Dry navy beans are available year-round in prepackaged containers as well as bulk bins. Canned navy beans are also available year round at local markets.
Navy beans are small, pea-sized beans that are creamy white in color. They are mild-flavored beans that are dense and smooth. Like other common beans, navy beans are one of 13,000 species of the family of legumes, or plants that produce edible pods. Combined with whole grains such as rice, navy beans provide virtually fat-free high quality protein.

healwithfood.org’s “Healtth benefits of white beans”, White beans, also known as white navy beans, offer extraordinary health benefits. They are loaded with antioxidants and provide a good supply of detoxifying molybdenum. They are also a good source of fiber and protein and rank low on the glycemic index. They produce alpha-amylase inhibitors which help regulate fat storage in the body. What's more, white beans deliver a good supply of magnesium, a mineral with multiple health benefits. Related Studies
Local studies In an article posted in bfar.da.gov.ph, Tilapia is the second most important fish cultured in the Philippines next to milkfish. In 2002 of the total fisheries production (3,368,519 MT), tilapia contributed 122,417 MT or 3.6%. Increased tilapia production is eminent over the last five years. The continuous study on the development of tilapia species and the use of a number of different culture technologies contributed to this steady increase in tilapia production.

Region III lead the production of tilapia, having produced a total of 61,936 metric tons and sold some 49,890 metric tons to other regions with tilapia supply shortage. The country has a surplus of 7,720 MT. The problems and constraints of the industry include: Degradation of quality fingerling stocks due to inbreeding; Insufficient supply of quality tilapia fry in far flung areas; High cost of farm inputs and poor quality feeds; Lack of manpower to effectively transfer technology to the municipal level; Marketing layers between producer and consumer; and Lost opportunities to participate in global market for value-added products.

In the study, “Adoption and Economics of Tilapia Farming Technology in the Philippines” conducted by Ruben C. Sevilleja, This paper examines the circumstances under which farmers respond to the introduction of tilapia production technology, and analyzes the manner in which the benefits from such introduction are shared and distributed among recipients. The hypothesis that the inverse relationship between yields and operational land size widely observed in agriculture is tested whether it also applies in aquaculture. The highly differentiated agrarian structure of the Philippines influences to a high degree the process of freshwater aquaculture development. More specifically, farmers adopt tilapia farming because of financial and economic incentives because tilapia production is shown to be profitable. The results on the differences between farm size in tilapia hatchery operation strongly suggest that large farms are not as productive as small farms. However, the size-productivity relationship observed under grow-out operation illustrates a situation where the productivity of factors is determined by the relations of production. Tilapia culture, notably hatchery operation, results in increasing commoditization and there is growing market orientation of aquaculture production. As a consequence, the benefits from the technology depend upon access to and ownership of factors of production resulting in variations in the level of productivity and an unequal distribution of income.

Foreign studies According to Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Quality Control, Nigeria, Cowpea is an important bean which play significant role in the diets of Africans. It serves as a major source of protein in the absence of sufficient animal protein for the population. Two varieties (white and brown) of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) were analyzed for their proximate and elemental contents. These varieties belong to the same species in the family leguminosae. The brown and white seeds were found to be nutritious. Both contained carbohydrate, protein, fibers and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, manganese and copper. The crude protein was found to be 15.62 and 17.91% with the brown seeds having the higher amount. The carbohydrate content analyzed was found to be 56.80 and 60.57% with the white seeds having the higher value. The crude lipid gave the least range which is 2.13 to 2.42%. The other parameters, moisture content, crude fiber and total ash contents were 3.56 to 5.08, 13.54 to 14.15 and 4.07 to 4.27%, respectively. Potassium and copper had the highest and lowest concentration in cowpea varieties ranging from 741 to 768 and 0.58 to 0.60 mg/100 g, respectively. There were significant (p<0.05) differences between the potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, manganese and zinc concentration of the cowpea varieties, except between iron and copper concentration. . According to a study, conducted at the dell'Università Cattolica di Roma by Leonardo Celleno and colleagues, a dietary supplement containing white kidney bean extract produced significant weight reduction in a group of 60 participants. These subjects, divided into a white bean supplement group and a placebo group, were given either the supplement or placebo prior to eating a high-carb meal. After 30 days, those in the phaseolus vulgaris group lost more body weight, body mass index, and waist/hip/thigh circumference, the study reports. Although the starch-blocking potential of white kidney bean extracts may seem promising, some experts caution that so many unabsorbed carbohydrates in the body could have unpleasant gastrointestinal effects.

According to the study “Tilapia Production in Ponds with Soy-Based Feed” conducted by Michael C. Cremer, Zhang Jian and Zhou Enhua from American Soybean Association, states that A feeding trial was conducted in Taixing, Jiangsu Province, to demonstrate fingerling to market growth performance of GIFT tilapia using the ASA 80:20 pond production model and the ASA all-plant protein, soymeal-based growout feed. Fish were stocked in three, 5-mu ponds at a density of 1000 tilapia and 100 silver carp per mu. Tilapia grew from 28 g to an avergae weight of 525 g per fish in 131 days of feeding. Gross production averaged 509 kg/mu for tilapia and 75 kg/mu for silver carp. Avergae survval rates for tilapia and silver carp were 97.5% and 98%, respectively. Average FCR for tilapia with the soy-based feed was 1.19:1. Feed cost per kilogram of fish weight gain was RMB 3.63. Net economic return was RMB 1,200 per mu. Average return on investment (ROI) was 36.4%. Tilapia demonstrated excellent growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and economic return with the ASA extruded, soymeal-based feed and 80:20 production technology in this trial.

University of California, Los Angeles (2007) researchers have found an extract in white kidney beans may help the body stop carbs from breaking down into sugars. A digestive enzyme in the body normally acts like scissors, literally cutting starches into little sugars. Phase 2 stops the enzyme from cutting, so the starches stay in the body as long fibers and are burned off quicker. Patients in the clinical studies who took Phase 2 lost body fat, not lean muscle. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, examine the effect of white kidney bean extract (called Phase 2) on food and Glycemic Index (GI) levels. The research has resulted in the development of many new products for people on special GI diets, including a new pasta. It could especially benefit patients with diabetes, who need to closely monitor and control blood sugar levels, as well as serious athletes and overweight people. Previous clinical trials found that 1 gram of the Phase 2 kidney bean extract affects blood glucose levels, while the new study shows that 2-3 grams affect GI levels. White kidney bean extract neutralizes the digestive enzyme necessary for starch to turn into glucose. It slows the digestion of starches and sugars, which can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar after eating. A previous UCLA study found that Phase 2 reduced starch absorption by 66%.

Justification of the Present Study The rationale for doing the study is for several reasons such as the researchers thought that there are many opportunities to close the loop for further growing the fish feed rather than using cheap commercial feed while at the same time increasing the health of your fish and producing low-budget feed. As an individual student, this is to acknowledge that white bean are not only an ingredient for a common dish but also for making a kind of feed that has a property of increasing the growth of fishes. For a cheap and simple way and at the same time to be valued because it is nutritious. This research study is also set to give unknown facts about white bean.

CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY

Research Design The researchers chose the complete randomized design because the researchers wish to determine which among the three different proportions of white bean-based feeds is the most appropriate for the improvement of growth of tilapia. The experimental groups in aquarium tank shall be compared to each other in terms of weight, and length.
Materials, Instruments, and Equipment The materials used by the researchers in their set ups are white beans, flour, and egg whites. The instruments, apparatus, and equipment used by the researchers are the following: the digital weighing scale was used to measure the weight of the fishes. Mortar and pestle for crushing the dried white bean. The researchers also used a rectangular container where they mixed all ingredients. The measuring spoons were used to achieve accurate amount of the powdered white bean, and flour. Lastly, the researchers mould the mixture into pellets and store it in a clean and dry container for a day or two.
General Procedure The fish feed making procedure was utilized for the experiment. The ingredients of the fish feed procedure was manipulated and added with white bean as its main ingredient. First, is to prepare the fish feed that will be used to feed the baby tilapia fish. Wash the white bean. After drying, the white bean will be sundried for a day. After a day or two, the dried white bean will be crushed using mortar and pestle. Store the powdered white bean in a clean and dry container. Using the measuring spoons, measure 5 teaspoonful of powdered white bean. Add 1½ teaspoon of flour and egg whites to the powdered white bean. Stir well. Mould the mixture into pellets. These pellets will be air dried for at least 24 hours. After preparing the fish feeds, prepare the tank that will be used. Clean and dry the tank. Fill it with 1.5 L of water. Divide the tank into three and put partitions. In each division, divide it again into three. Transfer the baby tilapia in the aquarium tank. Each setup will have three baby tilapias which are randomly chosen. Different proportions will be given to the three setups. The first setup will be given 9 pellets, the second setup will have 12 pellets and the third will have 15 pellets. The tilapia will be fed twice a day for 15 days
Weighing
Shaping
Mixing with egg white and flour
Grinding
Sun-drying
Flowchart

Set-up C
15 pellets
Feeding

Set-up B
12 pellets

Set-up A
9 pellets

Data Gathering Technique The researchers will check every five days if the fishes have grown significantly. The researchers will record the observations and compare the data gathered to determine if there will be significant relationship between the number of white bean-based pellets fed, the mean weight increase and the mean length increase.
Biostatistical Treatment The kind of statistical treatment that the researchers employed in this study is Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient is used to determine if there is a significant relationship between the two variables.

CHAPTER 4
RESULTS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Presented below are the tables and graphs that shows the data regarding the varying number of white bean-based pellets fed to tilapias recorded every 5 days.
Table 4.1 Recorded weights (g) of tilapia under Set-up A given 9 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 1 | 226 | 226.46 | 227.18 | 227.67 | 2 | 202.5 | 203.53 | 204.16 | 206.23 | 3 | 188.6 | 189.43 | 190.21 | 191.08 |

Table 4.2 Recorded weights (g) of tilapia under Set-up B given 12 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 4 | 201.9 | 202.18 | 203.21 | 204.35 | 5 | 202.4 | 203.52 | 204.67 | 205.46 | 6 | 189.5 | 190.85 | 191.72 | 192.38 |

Table 4.3 Recorded weights (g) of tilapia under Set-up C given 15 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 7 | 213.2 | 214.65 | 215.83 | 216.13 | 8 | 185.4 | 186.4 | 187.05 | 188.28 | 9 | 205.8 | 206.43 | 207.87 | 208.91 |

Table 4.4 Recorded weights (g) of tilapia under Control Set-up given commercial feeds recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 10 | 186.75 | 188.45 | 189.25 | 189.98 | 11 | 165 | 167.3 | 168.47 | 170.2 | 12 | 171.2 | 172.8 | 174.25 | 176.33 |

Table 4.5 Summary of data gathered for weight. SET-UP | Initial Mean Weight (g) | Final Mean Weight (g) | Mean Weight Increase (g) | A | 205.7 | 208 | 2.2 | B | 197.93 | 200.73 | 2.8 | C | 201.47 | 204.44 | 2.97 |

Figure 4.1 Mean weight increase for each set-up.

Table 4.6 Computation using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient SET-UP | X(weight of white bean-based pellets in grams) | Y(mean weight increase) | X² | Y² | XY | A | 4.5 | 2.2 | 20.25 | 4.84 | 9.9 | B | 6 | 2.8 | 36 | 7.84 | 16.8 | C | 7.5 | 2.97 | 56.25 | 8.82 | 22.28 | TOTAL | 18 | 7.97 | 112.5 | 21.5 | 48.98 | r = 0.951754285 |

Interpretation The obtained Pearson r value is 0.951754285 which denotes very high positive correlation. This means that the higher quantity of white bean-based pellets fed, the higher the weight gained. Thus, the null hypothesis is rejected.

Table 4.7 Recorded lengths (cm) of tilapia under Set-up A given 9 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 1 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.2 | 20.8 | 2 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 3 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 13 | 13.3 |

Table 4.8 Recorded lengths (cm) of tilapia under Set-up B given 12 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 4 | 13.8 | 14 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 5 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.4 | 6 | 12.9 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 13.6 |

Table 4.9 Recorded lengths (cm) of tilapia under Set-up C given 15 white bean-based pellets recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 7 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 18.2 | 18.9 | 8 | 11.7 | 12 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 9 | 15.3 | 15.7 | 16 | 16.4 |

Table 4.10 Recorded lengths (cm) of tilapia under Control Set-up given commercial feeds recorded every 5 days upon feeding the subjects. Subject (tilapia) | Initial | First Observation | Second Observation | Third Observation | 10 | 18.7 | 19.2 | 19.8 | 20.4 | 11 | 15 | 15.9 | 16.6 | 17.8 | 12 | 17 | 18.3 | 19.2 | 20.6 |

Table 4.11 Summary of data gathered for length. SET-UP | Initial Mean Length (cm) | Final Mean Length (cm) | Mean Length Increase (cm) | A | 15.43 | 16.43 | 1 | B | 13.6 | 14.63 | 1.03 | C | 14.91 | 15.93 | 1.13 |

Figure 4.2 Mean length increase for each set-up.
Table 4.12 Computation using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient SET-UP | X(weight of white bean-based pellets in grams) | Y(mean length increase) | X2 | Y2 | XY | A | 4..5 | 1 | 20.25 | 1 | 4.5 | B | 6 | 1.03 | 36 | 1.06 | 6.18 | C | 7.5 | 1.13 | 56.25 | 1.28 | 8.48 | TOTAL | 18 | 3.16 | 112.5 | 3.34 | 19.16 | r = 0.954919108 |

Interpretation The obtained Pearson r value is 0.954919108 which denotes very high positive correlation. This means that the higher quantity of white bean-based pellets fed, the higher the length gained. Thus, the hull hypothesis is rejected.
Table 4.13 Computation using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient SET-UP | X(mean weight increase) | Y(mean length increase) | X2 | Y2 | XY | A | 2.2 | 1 | 4.84 | 1 | 2.2 | B | 2.8 | 1.03 | 7.84 | 1.06 | 2.88 | C | 2.97 | 1.13 | 8.82 | 1.28 | 3.36 | TOTAL | 7.97 | 3.16 | 21.5 | 3.34 | 8.44 | r = 0.817751665 |

Interpretation The obtained Pearson r value is 0.817751665 which denotes high positive correlation. This means that the higher the weight gained, the higher the length gained. Thus, the null hypothesis is rejected.

CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary The study utilized white bean as main ingredient for feeds for tilapia. The researchers prepared nine tilapia fishes and an aquarium divided into three set-ups. The nine tilapia fishes were placed at random. Of the nine tilapia fishes, three fishes were placed in each compartment. The weight and length of each were observed by the researchers. Different proportions of pellets were given in each set-up. The researchers recorded the length and weight of each every five days for fifteen days. Then, the researchers get the mean weight increase and the mean length increase for each set-up. The mean weight increase and mean length increase for Set up A are 2.2g and 1cm respectively. For Set up B, 2.8g and 1.03cm and for Set up C, 2.97g and 1.13cm. In the determination of the rejection or acceptance of the first null hypothesis, the correlation test was administered. The obtained value is 0.951754285 which denotes very high correlation. Thus, rejecting the null hypothesis. The second null hypothesis also made use of correlation test and the obtained value is 0.954919108 which also denotes very high correlation. Thus, rejecting the null hypothesis. Lastly, the third null hypothesis made use of correlation test as well and the obtained value is 0.817751665 which denotes very high correlation. Thus, rejecting the null hypothesis.
Conclusion
In accordance with the data gathered and computations done for the correlation test, the obtained Pearson r values are 0.951754285, 0.954919108 and 0.817751665 which denotes very high relationship, very high relationship and high relationship, respectively. Therefore, there is a significant relationship between the number of white bean-based pellets fed, the mean weight increase and the mean length increase.

Recommendations The researchers recommend to the future researchers interested in this study to incorporate vitamins and minerals to the homemade fish pellets. The researchers would also recommend the use of fingerlings as subject. Also, regular cleaning of aquarium shall be done.