Research lines
At the Aquaculture Production Laboratory, we study how aquatic organisms feed and respond to their environment. Explore our research lines, study species and related work.
Main research line
Nutrition
Nutrition is the Aquarium’s main research line. Its two main species are trout and freshwater prawn.
Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Alternative diets for rainbow trout
Investigating how to feed trout with plant ingredients instead of fishmeal.
Freshwater prawn
Macrobrachium mexicanum
Native freshwater prawn nutrition
Investigating what the native freshwater prawn needs to eat for healthy growth in culture.
Other research lines
Microplastics in aquaculture production systems
Measuring how microplastics accumulate in fish consumed as food.
Explore research: Microplastics in aquaculture production systemsEffects of temperature on trout physiology
Understanding how changes in water temperature affect the trout’s body.
Explore research: Effects of temperature on trout physiology
Molecular and genetic analysis
Molecular and genetic analysis is being incorporated as a complementary approach across the laboratory’s research lines.
Theses and publications
Discover topics related to our research lines and explore the Aquarium’s work.
Thesis topics
These topics are linked to the research lines. If you would like to work on a project, ask the team about availability and requirements.
Thermal stress in rainbow trout
Original title in Spanish
Estrés térmico en trucha arcoíris
How trout respond when water temperature moves outside their range.
Performance of various animal- and plant-based meals in prawns
Original title in Spanish
Desempeño de diversas harinas, animales y vegetales, en langostinos
How well prawns grow with different food sources.
Research impact
The laboratory's work has had an impact on rainbow trout production in Mexico, and over the years it has worked with producers. In the case of freshwater prawns, the species is now understood in far more depth, which can help its conservation.
Fieldwork
The aquarium’s work also extends beyond its facilities. These photographs from its archive show field practices, fish transport and activities on the water.
Join or collaborate
Students
Learn about ways to take part, requirements and the team who can guide your work at the Aquarium.
How to join the aquariumInstitutions and producers
The aquarium collaborates with educational and government institutions and has worked with producers throughout its history. To propose a project or support research, contact the team with your institution, topic and proposed form of collaboration.
acuario@campus.iztacala.unam.mx