Potential natural carotenoid sources for the colouration of ornamental fish: a review

S Sathyaruban, DI Uluwaduge, S Yohi… - Aquaculture …, 2021 - Springer
Attractive colouration of ornamental fishes is an important quality criterion in the aquarium
fish industry. Ornamental fish cannot synthesize colour-producing carotenoid pigments and …

Pigmentation enhancement techniques during ornamental fish production

CC Lau, SA Mohd Nor, MP Tan, YS Yeong… - Reviews in Fish Biology …, 2023 - Springer
The ornamental fish industry has continued to flourish since eighteenth century with
increased fascination by enthusiasts in the striking body colours and patterns displayed in …

[HTML][HTML] Replacement of fishmeal by house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) meals: Effect for growth, pigmentation, and breeding …

GSC Perera, RC Bhujel - Aquaculture Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Insect meal is a promising alternative to unsustainable fishmeal. However, limited studies
have been focused on identifying the fishmeal replacement potential related to ornamental …

HDL receptor/Scavenger receptor B1-Scarb1 and Scarb1-like mediate the carotenoid-based red coloration in fish

J Du, H Chen, BK Mandal, J Wang, Z Shi, G Lu… - Aquaculture, 2021 - Elsevier
Both carotenoids and pteridine pigments can produce colors ranging from red to yellow and
participate in mate choice, antioxidant, and immunity processes in animals. Common carp …

A comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future perspectives in Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) cultivation

KN Andrian, H Wihadmadyatami, N Wijayanti… - Veterinary …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) is an ornamental fish with a high selling value
because of its attractive colors, color patterns, body shape, and swimming motion. Koi fish is …

[HTML][HTML] Marine yeast Rhodotorula paludigena VA 242 a pigment enhancing feed additive for the ornamental fish koi carp

R Rekha, KA Nimsi, K Manjusha… - Aquaculture and …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus): A Green Colorant for Cotton Fabric

MH Mahmud, MT Raihan, MTZ Shakhik, FT Khan… - Colorants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The textile industry has been exploring sustainable chemicals and natural alternatives to
replace harmful and carcinogenic substances used in different stages of textile production …

[HTML][HTML] The Assessment of Natural Biomineral Leonardite on Growth and Pigmentation of Goldfish, Carassius auratus

D Şahin, M Öz, Ü Öz - Life, 2025 - mdpi.com
In this study, the impact of leonardite as a feed additive in goldfish diets was examined,
focusing on its potential to positively influence feed and water parameters, which are critical …

Herbal additives as pigmentation sources in aquafeeds: Current usage and future potential in Asian ornamental fish farming

GS Champika Perera, S Sathyaruban… - … Feed Ingredients and …, 2024 - Springer
The use of herbal additives as color enhancers in aquafeeds has recently gained attention
because of their efficiency and additional benefits, such as feed quality improvement, health …

Emergence of plants in fish pigmentation

MK Singh, P Borgohain, K Kaur, S Gogoi - Agricultural Research, 2021 - Springer
Pigmentation plays a significant role in fish for consumer acceptability. Making and
maintaining of aquarium containing pigmented ornamental fishes have evolved into a …