Mealworms as Fish Food: Does Growing Method Matter?
Scientists tested whether the material used to grow mealworms affects their nutritional value for farmed fish. They compared mealworms grown on regular …
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Better Fish Food Keeps Pond Water Cleaner and Healthier
Scientists studied two different ways to feed Mandarin fish on farms. One group ate traditional chilled fish, while the other ate specially made pellet food. …
Read MoreWhat 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, …
Read MoreRed Onion Peels Help Fish Grow Better in Crowded Tanks
Researchers tested whether red onion peel extract could help Nile tilapia fish grow better when many fish are packed into the same tank. They fed some fish a …
Read MorePlant 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 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 Fish Food Additives Help Tilapia Stay Healthy in Dirty Water
Researchers tested whether adding natural plant-based ingredients and beneficial bacteria to fish food could help tilapia grow better and stay healthier when …
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 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 MoreSeaweed Supplement Helps Fish Grow Bigger and Stronger
Scientists tested whether adding a special type of seaweed called Sargassum polycystum to fish food could help young red tilapia grow better. They tried three …
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 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 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 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 MoreHow Fish Food Affects Baby Trout's Brain and Appetite
Scientists studied how different types of food affect the brains of baby rainbow trout, especially their appetite control. They compared fish fed a traditional …
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreNatural Plant Powder Helps Fish Grow Bigger and Stronger
Scientists tested whether a natural plant powder called Phyllanthus emblica (PE) could help red tilapia fish grow better and fight off disease. They fed 240 …
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 MoreFinding the Right Amount of Fish Oil for Baby Carp Growth
Researchers studied how different amounts of fish oil in baby carp food affect their growth and health. They tested four different diets with varying levels of …
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 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 …
Read MoreWater Plant Extract Helps Fish Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested whether an extract from a water plant called Hydrilla verticillata could help a type of fish called Labeo rohita grow better and resist …
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