Do Guppies Have Thiaminase?
Even Though Rosy Reds and Goldfish Have Thiaminase, There Are Still Some Options Left If Your Snake Will Only Eat Live Fish. Feeder Guppies and Platies, Though...
Even though rosy reds and goldfish have thiaminase, there are still some options left if your snake will only eat live fish. Feeder guppies and platies, though not mentioned above, are generally considered safe from a thiaminase perspective (though, like all live fish, hardly risk-free in terms of internal parasites).
What fish do not contain thiaminase?
- Amberjack, Greater (Seriola dumerilii)
- Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis)
- Barracuda, Great (Sphyraena barracuda)
- Bass, Largemouth (Micropterus salmoides)
- Bass, Northern Rock (Ambloplites rupestris)
- Bass, Northern Smallmouth (Micropterus dolomieu)
- Bloater (Coregonus hoyi)
Do all fish have thiaminase?
Thiaminase is an enzyme that breaks molecules of thiamine in half, rendering it useless and unable to perform the functions it is required for in the body. ... Thiaminase is found in many species of fish and shellfish. Both freshwater and marine species can contain thiaminase.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
