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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Special Algae Boosts Fish Immune System and Fights Infections
Scientists discovered that a tiny algae called Chaetoceros can strengthen the immune system of tilapia fish, a species commonly raised in farms. In lab tests …
Read MoreBetter 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 MoreCan Early Plant-Based Fish Food Train Salmon to Eat Vegetables?
Scientists wanted to know if feeding young salmon a plant-based diet early in life could help them adapt to eating more vegetables later on. This matters …
Read MoreHow Seaweed Survives Salt Stress and Bounces Back
Scientists studied a type of edible seaweed called Pyropia yezoensis that lives in areas where salt levels change dramatically with ocean tides. They …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Could Make Fish Food Healthier and Cheaper
Scientists found that certain bacteria living in mangrove swamps in Malaysia could be used as a nutritious food for tiny shrimp called Artemia, which are …
Read MoreFish Guts Hold Secret to Plant-Based Fish Food Success
Scientists studied how large yellow croaker fish adapt to eating plant-based food instead of traditional fishmeal. They looked at both the fish's genes and the …
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 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 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 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 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 MoreMushroom Stems Change Fish Gut Bacteria in Healthy Ways
Scientists fed rainbow trout different types of mushroom stem meals to see how it affected their gut bacteria. They tested three types of mushrooms—button …
Read MoreSelenium Helps Fish Better Use Plant-Based Protein
Scientists studied how adding selenium (a mineral) to fish food affects grouper that eat more plant-based protein instead of fish meal. They found that …
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