What Fish Eat Changes Their Brain and Body Chemistry
Scientists studied how two different types of fish food affect the bodies of barramundi fish at the molecular level. One diet had more land animal protein, …
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Plant Extract Affects How Fish Grow and Build Muscle
Scientists tested two different types of plant extract from Angelica sinensis (a traditional herb) on young carp fish to see how it affected their growth and …
Read MoreAdding Lecithin to Fish Food Prevents Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that adding a natural supplement called lecithin to high-fat fish food can prevent fatty liver disease in largemouth bass. When fish ate …
Read MoreTiny Iron Particles Help Fish Grow Stronger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether super-tiny iron particles added to fish food could help a type of carp called Puntius sarana grow better and become healthier. They …
Read MoreWhy Vitamins Are Super Important for Farmed Fish Health
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about how vitamins help fish grow bigger, stronger, and healthier on fish farms. They found that the right vitamins can …
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Fish Grow Better in Salty Water
Scientists studied how vitamin D affects the growth of young red tilapia fish living in water with different salt levels. They found that fish given vitamin D …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Extract Makes Fish More Golden and Colorful
Researchers tested whether adding a plant called Tagetes erecta (also known as marigold) to fish food could make farmed fish look more colorful and appealing …
Read MoreBlack Soldier Fly Could Be a Better Fish Food
Scientists tested whether black soldier fly—an insect that grows quickly and sustainably—could replace some traditional fish food ingredients in rainbow trout …
Read MorePorcini Mushrooms May Help Salmon Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether porcini mushrooms could improve the gut health of farmed Atlantic salmon. Using a special lab model that mimics a salmon's digestive …
Read MoreSpecial Fish Food Additive Helps Tilapia Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested a special blend of acidifiers (natural acids) added to fish food to see if it could help tilapia grow better and stay healthier. Fish that …
Read MoreHow Fish Livers Learn to Work: A Study of Baby Cod
Scientists studied how the livers of baby Atlantic cod fish develop and learn to function properly. They looked at tiny fish from hatching until they were …
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