Stress resistance is an important factor determining the post-shipment performance of the ¢sh.
However, insu⁄cient attention has been given to enhancing the stress resistance of the ¢sh to increase their chances of survival after transport. To increase the loading density and reduce post-shipment mortality of ornamental ¢sh, e¡orts should be made to lower the stress responses of the ¢sh and enhance their stress resistance. As the e¡ects of transport of ornamental ¢sh extend beyond the actual transportation period, emphasis should also be placed on the preparation of the ¢sh for the transport and recovery of the ¢sh after shipment. Control of the stress response of ornamental ¢sh should start on the farm.prophylaxis before capture and minimize stress to the ¢sh during the capture operation. Feeding the
guppy with diets supplemented with vitamin C at 2000 mg kg 1 for 10 days enhances both disease resistance to Tetrahymena and the stress resistance of
the ¢sh, leading to reduced post-shipment mortality.Farmers can contribute by applying nutritional prophylaxis before capture and minimize stress to the ¢sh during the capture operation. Feeding the guppy with diets supplemented with vitamin C at 2000 mg kg 1 for 10 days enhances both disease resistance to Tetrahymena and the stress resistance of the ¢sh, leading to reduced post-shipment mortality.