Effects of temperature change on cortisol release by common carp Cyprinus carpio.

Effects of temperature change on cortisol release by common carp Cyprinus carpio.

Journal of fish biology (2014-03-29)

J Jaxion-Harm, F Ladich

ABSTRACT

Common carp Cyprinus carpio, stressed by fish handling practices, responded with a decrease in cortisol secretion when temperature was lowered from 20 to 14° C within 3·5 h compared to those kept at 20° C.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

C-106

Supelco

Cortisol solution, 1.0 mg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant^®

H6909

Sigma-Aldrich

Hydrocortisone solution, 50 μM, sterile-filtered, BioXtra, suitable for cell culture