Tridax procumbens EXTRACT AGAINST Argulus spp. (FISH LICE) IN Cyprinus carpio (KOI FISH)

• Author(s): Ruchella D. Padillo ; Virginia C. Fernandez ; Dianne G. Remo
• Paper ID: 1704261
• Page: 772-786
• Published Date: 30-04-2023
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 10 April-2023

Abstract

The study aimed to develop an alternative antiparasitic treatment from Tridax procumbens (coatbutton) which may cause no damage to both the fish population and the environment against the fish lice (Argulus spp.)on Koi fish (Cyprinu carpio). The researchers conducted the Toxicity test and found out that the different concentrations of Tridax procumbens extract (100%, 75% and 50%) does not affect the color, mucus production and swimming behavior of Koi fishes. No mortality occurred thus, Tridax procumbens extract is not lethal to the Koi fishes. In vitro test showed high mortality of Argulus spp. Analysis showed that there is no significant difference between the effects of Tridax procumbens extract and the positive control (100% Neguvon solution) on Argulus spp. These only imply that using the different concentrations of Tridax procumbens extract as an antiparasite to Argulus spp. is as effective as the positive control (100% Neguvon solution) and it does not cause damage to the koi fish.

Keywords

Argulus spp., Coatbutton, Koi fish, Tridax Procumbens, Tridax procumbens extract

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ruchella D. Padillo , Virginia C. Fernandez , Dianne G. Remo "Tridax procumbens EXTRACT AGAINST Argulus spp. (FISH LICE) IN Cyprinus carpio (KOI FISH)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 10 2023 Page 772-786

IEEE:
Ruchella D. Padillo , Virginia C. Fernandez , Dianne G. Remo "Tridax procumbens EXTRACT AGAINST Argulus spp. (FISH LICE) IN Cyprinus carpio (KOI FISH)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(10)