Effects of acetone and ethanol on the bioelectrical activity and ventilation rate of the eel, anguilla anguilla L

ABSTRACT

The effects of acetone and ethanol on the bioelectrical activity and ventilation rate of eel fish were studied. It has been found that intoxicating dose of acetone and ethanol does not cause any major changes in the bioelectrical activity of the fish. On the other hand, acetone and ethanol produced an increase in ventilation rate to a maximum of 127.9% and 133.8%, respectively of the control values. It was concluded that acetone and ethanol may affect the results of fish toxicity tests