Primary Assay — Goldfish
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)
Carassius auratus
Whole-body rotation evokes compensatory eye movement gains. Goldfish are a classical model for cerebellar VOR plasticity.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Carassius auratus.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VOR gain | ratio | Eye velocity / head velocity |
| Phase lag | deg | Eye-head timing |
| Adaptation rate | %/h | Gain change with mismatch |
| Frequency tuning | Hz | Response across rotation freq |
References
Citations for Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)
- Marsh E, Baker R. (1997). Normal and adapted visuooculomotor reflexes in goldfish. J Neurophysiol, 77(3), 1099-1118. PMID: 9084584
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Goldfish Research
Aquatic Plus-Maze Tank
Spatial cognition
Shuttle-Box Avoidance System
Operant learning
Schooling / Shoaling Arena
Group behavior
Vestibular Rotation Platform with Eye Tracker
VOR plasticity
Two-Choice Color Discrimination Tank
Visual cognition
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Schooling / Shoaling
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