The Effects of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth and Moulting Cycle of Postlarval Stages of the Prawn, Penaeus japonicus (Crustacea, Decapoda)

Petit, H.V.; Nègre-Sadargues, Geneviève; Castillo, René Jiménez; Trilles, Jean‐Paul

doi:10.1016/s0300-9629(96)00431-8

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“…The beneficial effect of astaxanthin may be involved in many physiological systems in the aquatic animal (Hunter 2000). Petit et al (1997) found that dietary astaxanthin improved the growth rate and shortened the molting cycle of M. japonicus postlarvae during a 20‐d test. Amar et al (2001) indicated that carotenoids supplemented diets have beneficial effect on bio‐defense mechanisms in rainbow trout and found the serum complement activity in astaxanthin‐supplement fed groups were significantly higher than in control fish.…”

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Effect of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth, Survival, and Stress Tolerance of Postlarval Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Niu

Liu

et al. 2009

J World Aquaculture Soc

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The effect of dietary astaxanthin on growth, survival, and stress tolerance was determined in postlarval Litopenaeus vannamei. An experiment was performed with postlarval shrimp (mean initial wet weight 1.2 mg) fed four isoenergic and isonitrogenous diets containing four supplemented levels of astaxanthin (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg diet, respectively). Shrimp fed diets containing 100, 200, and 400 mg astaxanthin/kg diet for 30 d showed higher weight gain (WG, %) and survival compared to the control (without supplementation of astaxanthin). Specific growth rate (SGR, %/day) and final body wet weight (FBW, mg) showed the same pattern as WG. There were no significant differences in growth performance (FBW, WG, and SGR) among the groups fed the diets with astaxanthin supplementation at the termination of feeding trial. Survival of shrimp in the control and 100 mg/kg diet treatments was significantly lower than that of shrimp in the treatments with 200 and 400 mg/kg diet. After 9 d of a stress tolerance test, survival of shrimp in the 200 and 400 mg astaxanthin/kg treatments was significantly higher than that of shrimp in the 0 and 100 mg astaxanthin/kg treatments (P < 0.05). We concluded from this experiment that astaxanthin was a necessary ingredient for the development of larval L. vannamei. Considering the effect of astaxanthin on both, growth performance and survival of postlarval L. vannamei, the level of astaxanthin supplemented in the diet should be between 100 mg and 200 mg/kg of diet.

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Effect of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth, Survival, and Stress Tolerance of Postlarval Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Niu

Liu

et al. 2009

J World Aquaculture Soc

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“…Many studies, including this one, have shown that carotenoids and their esters accumulate in different crustacean species, in specific tissues or at various developmental stages (Ribeiro et al, 2001, Lenel et al, 1978, Sachindra et al, 2005, Okada et al, 1994, Pan and Chien, 2000, Dall, 1995, Petit et al, 1998, Valin et al, 1987, Katayama et al, 1971, Petit et al, 1997. The proportions of free Axn and Axn esters are also modified in response to certain environmental cues such as background substrate colour (Wade et al, 2005, Wade et al, 2012, Tume et al, 2009.…”

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“…All wild and cultured crustacean species report the presence of free and esterified forms of various carotenoids, predominantly astaxanthin (Axn) (Castillo et al, 1982, Lenel et al, 1978, Tanaka et al, 1976, Sachindra et al, 2005. The distribution of these forms of carotenoids also varies with species, life history stages, developmental stage, moult stage and the organ or tissue of the animals (Ribeiro et al, 2001, Lenel et al, 1978, Sachindra et al, 2005, Okada et al, 1994, Pan and Chien, 2000, Dall, 1995, Petit et al, 1998, Valin et al, 1987, Katayama et al, 1971, Petit et al, 1997.…”

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Dietary astaxanthin levels affect colour, growth, carotenoid digestibility and the accumulation of specific carotenoid esters in the Giant Tiger Shrimp,Penaeus monodon

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The predominant carotenoid in prawn tissues is astaxanthin (Axn) and its role in pigmentation has been well studied. However, the effects of dietary Axn on other prawn physiological performance measures are uncertain and dietary carotenoid uptake and tissue deposition are poorly understood. This study fed juvenile prawns (Penaeus monodon) diets that contained 0, 25, 50 or 100 mg kg -1 Axn for 6 weeks. Animals fed carotenoid free diets had significantly reduced growth than those fed carotenoids, but survival was unaffected. Carotenoid uptake (digestibility) improved as dietary carotenoid levels increased, and was 98.5% in animals fed 100 mg kg -1 Axn. After 6 weeks, whole body carotenoid levels were significantly depleted in 0 or 25 mg kg -1 fed animals, compared with those fed 50 or 100 mg kg -1 . Specific fatty acid esters of Axn accumulated in epithelial tissue, with mono-esters enriched saturated fatty acids, while di-esters were enriched with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These data suggest a minimum dietary requirement of 25 mg kg -1 Axn in clear water systems to maintain growth performance, and 50 mg kg -1 or more to avoid depletion of body carotenoid levels and improve efficiency of utilisation. These results also implicate specific fatty acids in the function of carotenoid esters within prawn tissues.

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“…In Pandulas latirostris, abundant food may be needed for early growth of juveniles because the molting interval of Age-0 shrimp is much shorter than that of adults (Kurata 1955). Food quality is also an important factor influencing the growth of shrimps (Venkataramiah et al 1975, Ouellet et al 1995, Petit et al 1997, and the fact that this species preys on many species (Mizushima 1981b) may reflect the requirement for high-quality food.…”

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Factors affecting the occurrence of early maturing males in the protandrous pandalid shrimp Pandalus latirostris

Chiba

Goshima²,

Mizushima³

2000

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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Some Age-0 males of the protandrous pandalid shrimp Pandalus latirostris Rathbun mature in their first year, and the proportion of these early maturing males (EMMs) in a population varies both locally and annually. Two laboratory experiments and 2 field observations were conducted to clarify the factors affecting the occurrence of EMMs. The first experiment showed that EMMs needed to grow fast until the breeding season and began producing sperm at about 14 mm carapace length. Individuals with an AMP (length of the endopod/length of the appendix masculina) value above 40 were defined as EMMs. In the second experiment, the effects of food amount, hatching date and maternal size on growth at Age-0 were examined. Food amount strongly affected the early growth. A difference in hatching date of > 2 wk caused a large difference in body size of juveniles; this difference was maintained until the breeding season 3 mo later. Large females spawned larger larvae than small females, but the size difference between larvae from large females and those from small females decreased with time. Field observations showed that at one site in Saroma Lagoon, Hokkaido, Japan, hatching occurred over a 1 mo period. In 1996/1997, we found no obvious differences of size distribution of Age-0 individuals and the occurrence of EMM as a function of location in the lagoon or year. These results may have been caused by slow growth, because water temperatures in the lagoon were much colder in 1996/1997 than during 1987 to 1995. We conclude that the occurrence of EMMs is closely related to various environmental factors in shallow waters. Therefore, the proportion of EMMs may fluctuate both locally and annually. This study shows that a small difference in juvenile growth over a short period can alter the subsequent life history of P. latirostris. KEY WORDS: Protandry · Pandalid shrimp · Growth · Maturity · Life history variationResale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisher

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The Effects of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth and Moulting Cycle of Postlarval Stages of the Prawn, Penaeus japonicus (Crustacea, Decapoda)

Cited by 48 publications

References 30 publications

Effect of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth, Survival, and Stress Tolerance of Postlarval Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Effect of Dietary Astaxanthin on Growth, Survival, and Stress Tolerance of Postlarval Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

Dietary astaxanthin levels affect colour, growth, carotenoid digestibility and the accumulation of specific carotenoid esters in the Giant Tiger Shrimp,Penaeus monodon

Factors affecting the occurrence of early maturing males in the protandrous pandalid shrimp Pandalus latirostris

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