Thursday, 6 December 2012

Probiotics help fish grow up faster and healthier

Probiotics help fish grow up faster and healthier: Baltimore MD (SPX) Dec 05, 2012



Probiotics like those found in yogurt are not only good for people--they are also good for fish. A new study by scientists at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology found that feeding probiotics to baby zebrafish accelerated their development and increased their chances of survival into adulthood.

This research could help increase the success of raising rare ornamental fish