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September 16, 2025FishesOpen Access

Refining Larval Culture Protocols of Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) to Reduce the Use of Live Feeds

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CMCasey A. MurrayBLBrittney LacyOMOlivia I. Markham

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Overview

This study demonstrates improved survival and growth in clownfish larvae with alternative diets, highlighting reduced reliance on live feeds.

Key Points

  • Survival rates improved when clownfish larvae were weaned from live feeds earlier in the growth stage.
  • Introducing a commercial microdiet at 5 days post-hatch led to a mean survival of 64.47%, underscoring its efficacy.
  • Comparative trials showed no difference in growth due to diet, but specific formulations enhanced coloration traits in clownfish.
  • A budget analysis showed a profit increase of approximately $1.60 per fish, supporting efficient production methods.

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Murray et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507331b076d99fa579dehttps://doi.org/10.3390/fishes10090461
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