International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2025, Vol. 13, Issue 1, Part A
Phytotherapy in ornamental fish aquaculture: A sustainable approach for disease management
Author(s): Kazi Rabeya Akther, Benedetto Sicuro, Valentina Tafuro and Nirmal Chandra Roy
Abstract: In the Aquaculture industry, ornamental fish culture plays a very vital role due to their lucrative color which enhances the esthetic appeal in European countries. However, Ornamental fish aquaculture faces significant challenges for disease outbreaks because of their captive environment. It is very difficult to maintain a suitable environment both for the supplier and for the ornamental fish keeper. There are several chemical treatments available to address this disease outbreak challenge. Using chemical treatment is not environmentally friendly and contributes antibiotic resistance. To overcome these devastating challenges there is only way to introduce organic aquaculture with the nature-based solution by adopting phytotherapy in the ornamental fish culture. Phytotherapy is the way plant-based extract is incorporated in the feed of the ornamental fish which automatically increases the immunity of the fish. Phytotherapy has various natural compounds phenolic, antimicrobial, immunostimulants, etc. Despite the significance of the phytotherapy application in ornamental fish aquaculture, there is a huge gap in this research area. The present review investigated the research gap and lack of application of phytotherapy in ornamental fish culture especially in European countries. The result showed that there was a huge research gap and a lack of phytotherapy in ornamental fish culture in European countries. It was found that among the 240 publications, 12% were for ornamental fish and the rest of them are for consumable fish aquaculture. It also showed that most of the research conducted in Asian countries is only 12% in European countries. This review mirrors the importance of phytotherapy in ornamental aquaculture in European countries for eco-friendly solutions and economic sustainability by studying a comprehensive overview of the importance of research gaps, lack of application, and future research requirements.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i1a.3009Pages: 10-22 | 189 Views 130 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
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Kazi Rabeya Akther, Benedetto Sicuro, Valentina Tafuro, Nirmal Chandra Roy.
Phytotherapy in ornamental fish aquaculture: A sustainable approach for disease management. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2025;13(1):10-22. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i1a.3009