A Natural Plant Compound Helps Fish Fight Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how a natural substance called fucosterol, found in seaweed, might help fish recover from intestinal infections. They fed 540 young fish …
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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 …
Read MoreCan Cinnamon Help Fish Survive Lead Poisoning in Water?
Researchers tested whether cinnamon powder could protect fish from lead poisoning in contaminated water. They fed some fish regular food while others received …
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 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 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 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 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 MoreTiny Plastics in Water May Mess With Fish's Appetite and Digestion
Scientists discovered that tiny plastic particles floating in freshwater are affecting how fish eat and digest food. When pond loach fish were exposed to …
Read MorePlastic Particles in Fish Food May Carry Harmful Chemicals
Scientists discovered that tiny plastic particles floating in our oceans can pick up and carry harmful chemicals that act like estrogen (a natural hormone). …
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 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 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 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 Plant Extract Helps Fish Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested whether a special extract from mangosteen fruit combined with amino acids (building blocks of protein) could help Nile tilapia fish grow …
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 MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Harm Fish Growth and Digestion
Scientists studied what happens when fish eat tiny pieces of acrylic plastic (the same material used in some consumer products). They fed tropical gar fish …
Read MoreTire Pollution Harms Male Fish More Than Females
Scientists discovered that a common chemical from tire wear called 6PPD affects male and female fish very differently. When male zebrafish were exposed to this …
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 MoreSpecial Supplements Help Fish Fight Disease Better
Scientists tested whether two natural supplements could help Nile tilapia fish grow better and fight infections. They added either selenium nanoparticles (tiny …
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 MorePumpkin Peel Protects Fish From Toxic Water Pollution
Scientists discovered that pumpkin peel powder can help protect fish from harmful chemicals in water. When fish were exposed to mercury and zinc—common water …
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 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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