Acuabio 1 stimulates anaerobic metabolism and the immune system in goldfish and tilapia larvae

Acuabio 1 is a mixture of proteins and essential amino acids that exerts an important nutritional effect on early developmental stages of aquatic organisms. It synchronizes and accelerates larvae growth, promoting development, and subsequently increasing resistance to parasites. All these properties make Acuabio 1 very attractive to improve the production, survival and quality of the larvae of aquatic organisms, the most relevant developmental stage in aquaculture. Here, the stimulating activity of Acuabio 1 was demonstrated by obtaining goldfish and tilapia larvae 3.5-fold and 1.6-fold heavier than their respective negative controls. Their anaerobic metabolism and factors mediating the innate immune response were also improved. These experiments help to understand the molecular mechanisms triggered by this nutritional supplement.