This invention provides a standardized preparation method and kit for double-stained transparent specimens of fish skeletons. Orthogonal experiments were designed for fish of different skeleton types (cartilaginous / boneless) and body lengths (small 5-7cm, medium 7-15cm, large 15-25cm), using factors such as KOH concentration and
treatment time.
Staining effect, transparency, and tissue integrity were used as indicators.
Statistical analysis was used to establish an optimal parameter matrix
database covering fixation, transparentization, and
staining steps. During preparation, the
database can be queried based on
fish species and body length to obtain differentiated
treatment parameters, achieving standardized operation. This invention also provides a kit containing
staining stock solution, basic reagents, and a parameter query unit. This invention transforms double-stained skeleton preparation from experience-dependent to data-driven, significantly improving
repeatability and success rate, and is suitable for scientific research, teaching, and demonstration.