Interaction of spirulina with different levels of vitamin E on growth, reproduction, and coloration in goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh

Volumn 61, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 330-338

  James, Raja ^a   Vasudhevan, Iyyadurai ^a   Sampath, Kunchitam ^a  

^a V O CHIDAMBARAM COLLEGE   (India)

Author keywords

Carassius auratus; Coloration; Fecundity; Gonad weight; Growth; Nutrient interaction

Indexed keywords

AQUACULTURE; COLOR; DIET; EGG PRODUCTION; FECUNDITY; FISH; FOOD SUPPLEMENTATION; GROWTH RESPONSE; NUTRIENT USE; REPRODUCTION; SPAWNING; VITAMIN;

CARASSIUS AURATUS; SPIRULINA;

EID: 75649142151     PISSN: 0792156X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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