One of the largest cost components in fish farming is feed. Feed costs can reach 60–70% of total production costs, so the high price of manufactured feed is a major obstacle for catfish farmers. One solution that can be used is to utilize alternative raw materials that come from local sources, are easily obtained, contain minerals, and have relatively low costs, one of which is chicken eggshe…
Ikan guppy dapat meningkatkan nilai jual karena ikan jantan memiliki warna lebih cerah dan bentuk tubuh lebih menarik dibandingkan betina. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya peningkatan jumlah ikan jantan melalui proses maskulinisasi menggunakan bahan alami, salah satunya ekstrak biji labu kuning. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dosis ekstrak biji labu kuning (Cucurbita moschata D.) ya…
Botryococcus braunii is a colonial green microalga with high potential as a source of valuable biomass. However, its large scale production is constrained by high production costs. The utilization of snakehead fish culture wastewater supplemented with agricultural fertilizers provides a more economical and sustainable growth medium. This study aimed to determine the optimal percentage of agricu…
One effort to maintain the production value of catfish is cultivation intensification, increasing stocking density from the nursery to the grow-out stage. Recirculating systems with combining of different filter types have been did in several previous studies. However, studies on the effect of different compositions of filter materials in the form of activated charcoal and zeolite during the nu…
The use of natural ingredients as feed additives has been increasingly been developed because they are considered capable of improving fish performance and health. One of the potential natural ingredients as a feed additive is red onion (Allium cepa L.), which has been proven to enhance fish growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal dosage of onion powder in feed for the gr…
Universitas Sriwijaya Indralaya has a 42.38 ha artificial freshwater lake. The species diversity of freshwater fish in the lake has not been documented. This study aims to study the species diversity of freshwater fish in the lake. The study was conducted from May to July 2025. This study used an exploratory survey method and sample collection using purposive random sampling technique. Fish wer…
Bronze featherback (Notopterus notopterus) is an economically valuable freshwater fish in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Increasing consumer demand for N.notopterus has led to increased exploitation in the wild. To increase the population and production, cultivation is necessary. This study aims to determine the growth and survival of N. notopterus in concrete ponds and tarpaulin ponds. This researc…
Papain enzyme, a protease enzyme has been shown to increase feed efficiency and fish growth. Papain enzyme performance is influenced by several factors, one of them is enzyme concentration. The appropriate enzyme concentration or percentage will maximize the enzyme's performance. This research aimed to determine the best percentage of papain enzyme addition to feed to increase the growth and fe…
Fish diversity is an important component in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. The Kelekar River is a habitat for various species of freshwater fish. This study aims to assess the diversity of freshwater fish in the Kelekar River of middle section, Pelempang Village, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra. This research was conducted from May to July 2025. This research uses explorative survey m…
Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) is a native freshwater fish species in Indonesia that inhabits swamp, rivers and lakes. This species is known to have relatively slow growth and development. One efforts to increase its growth is through environmental manipulation with the lighting method (photoperiod) given to the rearing media. Photoperiod or duration of light exposure, is an environmental …
Porphyridium cruentum is a red microalga rich in bioactive compounds with potential for various industries. However, harvesting is difficult due to its microscopic unicellular nature. Bioflocculation using Streptomyces sp. offers an eco-friendly alternative. This study aimed to determine the optimal concentration of Streptomyces sp. for flocculation efficiency, protein and phycoerythrin content…
The main constraint in climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) culture is its relatively slow growth rate, which can affect the productivity and efficiency of aquaculture cultivation. The primary factors contributing to fish growth include feed quality, nutrient content, and the balance of essential amino acids. One effort to improve feed efficiency is through the supplementation of essential amino…
One of the challenges of snakehead fish farming is finding feed that is both affordable and high in protein. This study aimed to determine the effect of using locally sourced feed on snakehead fish growth. The research was conducted at the Aquaculture Laboratory and Experimental Pond of the Aquaculture Study Program Universitas Sriwijaya Department of Fisheries from July to August of 2025. The …
Fingerlings require proper nutrition to grow well. Silk worms (Tubifex sp.) are commonly used as feed during the fingerling phase due to their excellent nutritional content. However, a limitation of silk worms (Tubifex sp.) is their availability, which can be constrained during certain periods, especially in the rainy season, leading to increased prices and consequently higher production costs.…
SITI ANNISA TRI SUSANTI. Specific Allel of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus.) from Maninjau Lake Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Marker (Supervised by MARINI WIJAYANTI). Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a fish native to the Nile River. Currently in Indonesia, there are many new strains of tilapia resulting from crossbreeding to produce tilapia with specific desired characteri…
Notopterus notopterus dan Chitala hypselonotus merupakan spesies ikan asli Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia. Kedua spesies ini termasuk dalam famili Notopteridae. Secara morfologi kedua spesies ini sangat mirip. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan karakter morfometrik–meristik N.notopterus dan C. hypselonotus asal Sungai Kelekar, Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanaka…
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Male guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are popular because they are have beautiful color patterns. The production of male monosex guppies can be done with masculinization techniques. One of the natural ingredients that can be applied in masculinization techniques is pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia) plant. The purpose of this research was to increase the percentage of male guppies. The research meth…
The optimal water pH for pangasius catfish culture is 6.5-8.5. One of the several materials that can be used to increase the pH of swamp water is calcium oxide. The research aims to determine the best dose of calcium oxide lime to increase the pH of swamp water as a medium culture of pangasius catfish. This research carried out at the Aquaculture Laboratory and Experimental Ponds, Aquaculture S…
Koi fish (Cyrpirnus carpio L.) is an ornamental fish commodity that has unique colors and patterns, but aquaculture activities are still constrained by a decrease in water quality which is one of the factors caused the low survival rate of koi fish. Application of skimmer channel and vacuum drain to kept koi fish can be a solution to maintained water quality. Therefore, it is necessary to make …
The relatively slow growth rate of climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) remains a limiting factor in their cultivation. Environmental parameters, including temperature, pH, and light color, influence growth performance in fish. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of manipulating the color of rearing media using Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the growth and survival rate of climbing perch fing…
The slow growth and low feed efficiency value of kissing gourami cause obstacles in fish farming activities. Some research results show the ability of kissing gourami to utilize feed for growth is still low. The addition of natural herbal ingredients in feed can stimulate increased fish growth performance. One of these ingredients is curcuma, and has been proven to be able to increase fish grow…
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan vitamin E pada dedak terhadap pertumbuhan populasi Daphnia sp. dan untuk mengetahui konsentrasi vitamin E yang tepat dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan populasi Daphnia sp. Penelitian ini telah dilakukan di Laboratorium Dasar Bersama Perikanan, Program Studi Budidaya Perairan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indralaya mula…
One of the main challenges in kissing gourami farming is water quality management, which is very important for maintaining fish health and growth. However, kissing gourami farming faces the major challenge of declining water quality due to the accumulation of feed residues and fish metabolites during maintenance. Poorly managed organic waste accumulation can cause stress, disease, and death in …
Lead (Pb) is a toxic heavy metal that can cause damage to various organs, including the ovaries of female fish, which play a vital role in the survival and sustainability of fish populations. Considering that kissing gourami fish are often found in natural waters that may be exposed to lead contamination from human activities, such as rivers and swamps, it is important to understand the impact …
Sumatran Featherback (Chitala hypselonotus) is an Indonesian fish species that holds significant ecological and economic value. The abundance of this species has been declining due to overexploitation. This study aimed to analyze morphometric-meristic characteristics, growth patterns, and condition factors of C. hypselonotus from Kelekar River, South Sumatra. The research was conducted at Basic…
Water quality degradation often occurs during aquaculture operations. Furthermore, limited water availability also hinders water exchange. One solution is the use of a recirculation system. This system utilizes filters to filter and control water quality. The selection of filter materials can be seen from each material's advantages, so that a combination of different filter materials is expecte…
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ELIKA PITRIANI. Ovari Maturation of Bronze Featherback (Notopterus notopterus, Pallas 1769) Injected with Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (Sepervised by MUSLIM). The population of bronze featherback (Notopterus notopterus) in the wild has declined, if it continues to occur, it will lead to the extinction of this species. The study aims to induce the maturity of N. notopterus ovaries hormonally…
The main constraint in cultivating catfish using swamp water as a rearing media is the low water pH value (ranges from 3-4), whereas the optimal water pH for the growth of pangasius catfish is 6.5-8.5. The efforts to increase the water pH of swamp water by using lime from golden snail shells. One of the factors determined lime quality is particle size. This study aims to determine the best part…