This invention discloses a method for improving the
environmental stress resistance of fish by subjecting them to
intermittent hypoxia training. The method includes: maintaining dissolved
oxygen (DO) in the water at normoxic levels; setting a
fixed time window daily to begin
deoxygenation treatment, causing DO to drop to a target hypoxic level within a specified time and maintaining this target hypoxic level for a period of time; subsequently, reoxygenating to restore DO to normoxic levels. This
intermittent hypoxia training is conducted continuously, with
water quality indicators maintained within a suitable range for the target fish during the
training period. After the training is completed, the resistance of the target fish is evaluated. This invention is simple to operate. After
intermittent hypoxia training, the LOE threshold of the target fish decreases under
hypoxic stress, and their hypoxia tolerance is improved. The fish also exhibit enhanced
antioxidant capacity and reduced
lipid peroxidation levels under hypoxic, high-temperature, and high-
ammonia nitrogen stress, providing cross-protection for fish populations growing under various environmental stresses.