Aquatic Eco-Systems in Florida may have food supplements containing high
percentages of these or they may know where to get them.  A word of
caution--these pigments (at least in freshwater fishes) can sometimes turn
coloration almost black and it's very much on a  species by species basis.

-----Original Message-----
From:   Elizabeth Martin [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Thursday, June 01, 2000 6:55 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Astaxanthin & Zeaxanthin Pigments

Dear Fish-Sci Members,

Can anyone assist me in my search in obtaining astaxanthin (red pigment)
and
zeaxanthin (3,3'-dihydroxy-.beta.-carotene, a yellow pigment)for the
purposes of color enhancement in aquacultured marine ornamental fish.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.  Thank you !

Best regards,
Lisa Martin
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