Could this be the cure for all pot belly koi ???

[frankchong]

I quote "Ractopamine is a small compound that binds to beta-adrenergic receptors in the body. It takes energy from fat growth and redirects it to promote the increase of muscle fiber diameter and the growth of lean muscle protein in the ham, belly , and shoulder.......Ractopamine has so far shown itself to be a product with numerous advantages and minimal negative effects. It has been shown to increase lean growth rate, reduce fat growth, shorten the time needed for a pig to reach market weight."

Source : http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodica...1/aps-188.html

This is a chemical use in pig farms to reduce fat and enhance muscle growth. Anyone knows it works for koi as well ??

[bekko]

They say no...
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi...9.1998.00264.x

My impression is that the problem in pot-belly koi is not just visceral fat accumulations and is more akin to something like poor muscle tone, poor posture or poor conformation, with a genetic component. I would be interested in hearing other's opinion on this.

-stevehop kin s