Special Nutrient Helps Fish Survive Heat Stress
Scientists discovered that a natural pigment called astaxanthin can protect fish from damage caused by extreme heat. When largemouth bass were fed food …
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Green Algae Supplement May Help Pet Fish Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding a type of green algae called Cladophora glomerata to goldfish food could help the fish grow better and have stronger immune …
Read MoreFish Farming Could Feed Billions—But It's Going to the Wrong Places
Scientists studied where fish and fish-based products go around the world and discovered something important: fish farming is growing super fast and could help …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Fish Survive Heat Stress Better
Researchers tested whether a special supplement made from spirulina (a type of algae) and coenzyme Q10 could help fish survive in hot water. They studied 225 …
Read MoreRed Tomato Compound Protects Fish From Antibiotic Damage
Scientists discovered that lycopene, a natural red pigment found in tomatoes, may protect fish from harm caused by sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic commonly …
Read MoreNew Fish Food Made From Microbes Works as Well as Fish Oil
Scientists tested whether salmon could eat food made from microbes and plants instead of traditional fish oil. They fed different groups of Atlantic salmon for …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Fibers Change Fish Gut Bacteria in Unexpected Ways
Scientists fed European sea bass different amounts of rayon microfibers—tiny plastic-like particles found in ocean water—and watched how it affected the …
Read MoreHow a Natural Fat Helps Fish Fight Plastic Pollution
Tiny plastic particles are getting into fish and damaging their immune systems, making them sick and weak. Scientists discovered that when fish are exposed to …
Read MoreFish Study Shows Taurine Boosts Health and Digestion
Scientists studied how adding taurine (a natural amino acid) to fish food affects their health. They fed longfin yellowtail fish food with no taurine, 1% …
Read MoreHow Fish Guts Fight Viruses in Different Sections
Scientists studied how largemouth bass protect themselves from viral infections by looking at different parts of their digestive system. They discovered that …
Read MoreSpecial Algae in Fish Food May Boost Brain Health
Scientists fed zebrafish a special type of algae called Synechococcus elongatus and studied how it affected their brains. After 35 days, the fish that ate the …
Read MoreRed Ginseng Helps Fish Grow Bigger and Fight Disease
Researchers tested whether adding red ginseng powder to fish food could help rainbow trout grow faster and stay healthier. They fed different groups of fish …
Read MoreWhy Shrimp Need B12: A Guide to Better Growth and Health
Scientists studied how much vitamin B12 Pacific white shrimp need to grow well and stay healthy. They fed different groups of young shrimp diets with varying …
Read MoreBlack Seed Oil Helps Fish Fight Pesticide Poisoning
Scientists discovered that black seed oil (from Nigella sativa plants) can protect fish from pesticide damage. In a 40-day study, researchers exposed Nile …
Read MoreSalt Water and Oil Types Change How Fish Grow and Store Fat
Scientists studied how spotted sea bass fish grow differently depending on whether they live in fresh or salt water and what type of oil they eat. Over four …
Read MoreSpecial Selenium Particles Help Fish Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether tiny selenium particles added to fish food could help a type of fish called mrigala grow better and stay healthier. They fed …
Read MoreHoly Basil Helps Fish Survive Toxic Water Pollution
Scientists tested whether a common herb called holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) could protect fish from cadmium, a toxic metal that pollutes water. They raised 180 …
Read MorePlant Oils Help Fish Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether special plant-based oils could help young tilapia fish grow better and stay healthier. They added different amounts of herbal …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Shrimp Fight Disease and Grow Better
Researchers tested a fermented plant supplement made from Broussonetia papyrifera leaves to see if it could help white shrimp grow better and fight off …
Read MoreThe Right Amount of Vitamin E Helps Shrimp Grow Stronger and Healthier
Researchers tested different amounts of vitamin E in shrimp food to find the perfect level for growth and health. Vitamin E is a natural protector that helps …
Read MoreHow Baby Fish Learn to Digest Carbs: A Growth Study
Scientists studied how young striped murrel fish (a popular food fish in India) develop the ability to digest carbohydrates as they grow. By tracking special …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Farm Shrimp Healthy Without Antibiotics
Researchers found a promising way to protect farmed shrimp from a deadly disease without using antibiotics. They created a special water system containing …
Read MorePapaya Leaves Help Fish Grow Stronger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether papaya leaf extract could help carp fish grow better and fight off diseases. They added different amounts of papaya leaf powder to …
Read MoreSpecial Seed Powder Helps Fish Fight Disease Better
Scientists tested whether a special seed powder from a plant called Zanthoxylum acanthopodium could help young fish grow better and fight off infections. They …
Read MoreFermented Corn Cobs Help Koi Fish Grow Stronger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether fermented corn cobs—a waste product from corn processing—could improve the health and growth of koi fish raised in aquaculture …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Fish Grow Better in Hot Water
Scientists discovered that adding a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactococcus lactis to fish food can help young American shad grow faster and stay …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Supplement Helps Fish Stay Healthy After Winter
Researchers studied whether a natural supplement made from helpful bacteria could protect fish during harsh winter conditions. They fed grass carp (a type of …
Read MoreHow Tiny Bugs in Fish Guts Help Them Stay Healthy
Scientists have discovered that fish and shellfish have trillions of microscopic organisms living in their digestive systems, similar to humans. These tiny …
Read MorePlant Oils Help Fish Stay Calm and Healthy in Fish Farms
Scientists tested whether adding lemongrass and chamomile oils to fish food could help European seabass (a type of fish raised in farms) handle stress better …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Fish Survive Hot Water Better
Scientists tested whether adding a natural substance called fulvic acid to fish food could help large yellow croakers survive in hot water during summer. They …
Read MoreTwo Supplements Together Help Fish Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Scientists studied whether adding two special nutrients called taurine and methionine to fish food could help a type of fish called Totoaba grow better without …
Read MoreWhy Fish Store Fat in Different Places
Scientists studied two types of fish to understand why they store fat differently in their bodies. One fish (golden pompano) stores fat mainly in its liver and …
Read MoreBee Pollen May Protect Fish From Pesticide Damage
Researchers tested whether bee pollen could help protect fish from harm caused by a common pesticide called deltamethrin. They exposed carp fish to this …
Read MoreWhat Baby Fish Eat Changes How Their Bodies Work
Scientists studied how the food baby rainbow trout eat affects the genes that control how their bodies process sugar and fat. They compared fish that ate …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Fish Fight Stress Better
Scientists discovered that a natural substance called quercetin, found in plants, can help fish become more resistant to stress. Researchers tested this …
Read MoreGood Bacteria from Goat Milk Could Help Fish Farms Stay Healthy
Scientists found helpful bacteria living in raw goat milk that could protect fish farms from harmful germs. They tested three types of bacteria and discovered …
Read MoreSpecial Fat Helps Farmed Shrimp Fight Disease and Grow Better
Researchers discovered that adding a natural fat called oleic acid to shrimp feed helps protect them from harmful bacteria and makes them grow faster and taste …
Read MoreThe Right Mix of Vitamin D and Minerals Helps Farm Salmon Grow Better
Scientists studied how different amounts of vitamin D3 and phosphorus in fish food affect farmed salmon's growth and health. Over 17 weeks, they tested salmon …
Read MoreNew Test Helps Fish Farmers Spot Vitamin B1 Problems
Scientists created a simpler, cheaper way to test if fish are getting enough vitamin B1 (thiamine), an important nutrient for reproduction and survival. The …
Read MoreHow Tiny Plastic Pieces Harm Mussels (And How Algae Might Help)
Scientists discovered that microplastics—tiny pieces of plastic pollution in the ocean—damage the gills of mussels, which are the organs they use to breathe …
Read MoreHow Tiny Bacteria Help Baby Fish Grow Strong and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living inside baby fish are super important for their health and survival. When fish are first born and still …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts Could Make Fish Farms Healthier and More Productive
Fish and shrimp farms around the world are looking for ways to keep their animals healthier and grow faster. Scientists have found that two types of special …
Read MoreNew Plant Food Helps Fish Grow Better and Handle Stress
Scientists tested a plant called ora-pro-nobis (a leafy vegetable) mixed into fish food to see if it could help tilapia grow better and stay healthier. They …
Read MoreTaking Vitamin D Early Helps Fish Fight Serious Infections Better
Scientists studied how vitamin D3 helps fish fight a dangerous bacterial infection called Edwardsiella tarda. They tested two approaches: giving vitamin D3 …
Read MorePlant Mix Helps Fish Fight Parasites and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special blend of four plant extracts as fish food supplements to help catfish fight off harmful parasites. The study used hybrid catfish …
Read MoreYeast Protein Helps Sea Cucumbers Fight Disease and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special protein from yeast to see if it could help sea cucumbers stay healthy and grow better. They found that this yeast protein can kill …
Read MoreHerbal Plant Mix Helps Fish Fight Parasites and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special mix of four plant extracts as fish food to help catfish fight off harmful parasites. They fed young catfish different amounts of …
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