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ISSN: 2468-550X
CN: 10-1397/S
p-ISSN: 2096-1758

Antioxidant effects of the aqueous extract of turmeric against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in spotted seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus)

Intensive aquaculture-induced oxidative stress is detrimental to fish health and yield. Medicinal plants show promise as natural health boosters and antioxidants in the aquaculture industry. Therefore,...

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The roles of polysaccharides in tilapia farming: A review

Impairment of fish growth and immune system due to stress and disease are major constraints in aquaculture industry. Traditionally, antibiotic was used as prophylactic agent in the health management...

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Effects of dietary astaxanthin enrichment on enhancing the colour and growth of red tilapia, Oreochromis sp.

The aim of this research was to examine the effects of dietary inclusion of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis in commercial fish feed on the colour and growth of red tilapia, Oreochromis sp.....

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Evaluation of the nutritional value of Artemia nauplii for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) larvae

Adapted European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) larvae at 25 days post-hatching (dph) with a primary weight and length of 23 mg and 9.92 mm, start the weaning up to 46 dph using the weaning micro-diet...

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Microbial, immune and antioxidant responses of Nile tilapia with dietary nano-curcumin supplements under chronic low temperatures

A 56-day feeding period was performed to investigate the possible impacts of dietary nano curcumin (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 ppm) on the growth, nutrient utilization, non-specific immune parameters,...

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Hematobiochemical and histopathological alterations in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to ethidium bromide: The protective role of Spirulinaplatensis

Ethidium bromide (EtBr) is one of the contaminants recorded in aquatic environments whose effects have been investigated; however, there is still limited knowledge about its remediation. This study...

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Evaluation of growth performance, feed efficiency and nutrient digestibility of red hybrid tilapia fed dietary inclusion of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)

Insects, particularly black soldier fly larvae (BSFM), Hermetia illucens, have been regarded as promising protein and lipid sources in animal feed, including fish. Digestibility is the key factor that...

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Marine yeast Rhodotorula paludigena VA 242 a pigment enhancing feed additive for the Ornamental Fish Koi Carp

Skin colour is an important criterion in determining the aesthetic appeal of ornamental fishes, and thus their market worth. Hence the pigment enhancement in ornamental fishes has been the subject of...

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Selected dietary plant-based proteins for growth and health response of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus

Tilapia culture is one of the largest sectors of global aquaculture. Among the different species of tilapia, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is perhaps the top cultured species. The production...

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Effects of Moringa oleifera aqueous extract on the growth performance, blood characteristics, and histological features of gills and livers in Nile tilapia

Moringa oleifera is well known as a highly nutritious plant and a water purifier in fish culture. Tilapia fish has many impressive qualities making them very suitable for aquaculture. Therefore, this...

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The effects of mixed prebiotics in aquaculture: A review

Aquaculture industry contributes significant aquaculture species production to meet fish protein demand from the world. The industry is gearing towards intensification to increase more production in...

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Growth performance, fatty acid profile, gut, and muscle histo-morphology of Malaysian mahseer, Tor tambroides post larvae fed short-term host associated probiotics

Host associated probiotics (HAPs) provide health benefits to the host when administered as dietary supplement. However, a short-term probiotics application strategy has yet to be optimized. A 90-days...

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Influence of bottom and sand curtain on hydrodynamic performance of otter boards

Numerical simulation is an important method for calculating the hydrodynamic performance of otter boards used in sea floor trawling. Although such simulations have been explored in prior studies, the...

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Microplastic pollution: An emerging contaminant in aquaculture

Aquaculture largely contributes to aquatic products and consequential dietary protein for many households. Aquaculture, just like every other food sector, is faced with enormous challenges such as unfavorable...

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Number of holes and blades to control the performance of aquaculture aerator

Water quality determines the success of inland aquaculture. The factor determining water quality is the concentration of dissolved oxygen (DO). To find effective paddlewheel aerators to enhance DO concentration,...

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Genomic selection of orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) based on multiplex PCR enrichment capture sequencing

Orange spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) is an important mariculture fish, and genomic breeding of this grouper species has been hindered due to lack of efficient genotyping tools. Here, we developed...

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kdm4aa is required for reproduction and development of zebrafish

Lysine-specific demethylase 4A (KDM4A) catalyzes demethylation of histone lysine residues, which regulates chromatin state and transcription. In drosophila and mice, KDM4A plays an important role in...

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Identification of quantitative trait loci for growth traits in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)

Genetic breeding is an important approach to improve the economic traits of aquaculture animals. Unfortunately, the genetic basis for important economic traits of red swamp crayfish, including growth-related...

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Smaller bar spacings in a Nordmøre grid reduces the bycatch of redfish (Sebastes spp.) in the offshore Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) fishery of eastern Canada

The offshore Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) bottom trawl fishery in eastern Canada currently uses 22 and 28 mm bar spacing Nordmøre grids to limit bycatch from using small mesh codends. However,...

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Effects of frozen storage on texture, chemical quality indices and sensory properties of crisp Nile tilapia fillets

Crisp Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a kind of valuable fish product with high muscle firmness and crispiness texture. However, with the change of physicochemical in crisp Nile tilapia, the...

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Molecular biomarkers for oxidative stress and neuronal damage in red-bellied pacu (Piaractus brachypomus)

Biomarkers are biological molecules that provide information about the physiological condition of an organism such as early signals of health deterioration. The aim of this study was to compare the...

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A genetic linkage map of the threatened catfish Lophiosilurus alexandri: Inferences on effective population size

We report the first genetic linkage map of the catfish Lophiosilurus alexandri, a South American threatened and promising aquaculture catfish species. Using the progeny of three full-sib families, with...

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The double mutations of acvr2aa and acvr2ba leads to muscle hypertrophy in zebrafish

Activin A receptor, type II (Acvr2) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta receptor family and can function as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass. Acvr2 plays an important role...

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An evaluation of the engineering suitability of extensive brackishwater ponds in Barru, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

In brackishwater aquaculture, pond engineering is essential to meet the cultured species' bio-physical requirements and potentially minimizing social and environmental impacts. This study evaluated...

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Effect of seeding biofloc on the nitrification establishment in moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR)

In recirculating aquaculture systems, nitrification is usually accelerated by inoculating nitrifier or mature biocarriers. In this study, the performance of the establishment of nitrification in the...

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