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Efektivitas penggunaan ekstrak biji labu kuning (Cucurbita moschata D.) secara oral terhadap keberhasilan seks reversal ikan guppy (Poecilia reticulata) Fadiillah, Jihan; Thaib, Azwar; Nurhayati, Nurhayati; Muhazzir, Said
Jurnal TILAPIA Vol 5, No 2 (2024): Juli 2024
Publisher : Center for Research and Community Service (LPPM) University of Abulyatama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30601/tilapia.v5i2.4907

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Ikan Guppy merupakan salah satu komoditas ikan hias air tawar yang banyak diminati masyarakat karena mudah dipelihara dan memiliki variasi warna yang indah terutama pada ikan guppy jantan. Untuk menghasilkan guppy jantan diperlukan maskulinisasi kelamin. Ekstrak biji labu kuning dapat digunakan dalam proses maskulinisasi ikan guppy. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dosis optimal dari pemberian ekstrak biji labu kuning terhadap peningkatan nisbah kelamin jantan pada ikan guppy. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) non faktorial dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Dosis yang digunakan sebagai berikut A (konrol tanpa ekstrak); B (2,5%); C (5%) dan D (7,5%). Pemberian ekstrak dilakukan secara oral dalam pakan. Hasil penelitian selama 30 hari, menunjukkan penggunaan ekstrak biji labu kuning dengan metode oral mampu mengarahkan kelamin benih ikan Guppy dengan perlakuan terbaik yaitu P4 (7,5%) sebesar 71%.
Peningkatan Kecerahan Warna Ikan Molly (Poecilia sphenops) melalui Penambahan β-Karoten dari Ekstrak Kulit Buah Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis) pada Pakan Muhazzir, Said; Mutakin, Abdul; Thaib, Azwar; Sabil, Shahrul Rajab; Handayani, Lia
Jurnal TILAPIA Vol 6, No 2 (2025): Juli 2025
Publisher : Center for Research and Community Service (LPPM) University of Abulyatama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30601/tilapia.v6i2.6584

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Decline in body coloration intensity in molly fish (Poecilia sphenops) is a common issue in ornamental fish aquaculture, primarily caused by a reduction in pigment concentration. Carotenoids, particularly β-carotene, are known to enhance fish coloration. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), especially its mesocarp, contains significant amounts of β-carotene and has potential as a natural source of pigment in fish feed. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of β-carotene extract derived from oil palm on the color intensity of molly fish and to determine the optimal dosage for improving color quality. A non-parametric Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was employed, consisting of four treatments with two replications: A (0% β-carotene), B (10% β-carotene), C (20% β-carotene), and D (30% β-carotene). Molly fish used in the study had an initial average Total Color Fidelity (TCF) score of 16, with a stocking density of six fish per aquarium. The main parameter observed was the increase in color brightness. Results indicated that the addition of β-carotene extract significantly enhanced the color intensity of the fish, with treatment D (30% β-carotene) yielding the highest improvement, reaching an average TCF score increase of 18.33 points. In conclusion, supplementation of oil palm-derived β-carotene extract in the diet effectively improves the coloration of molly fish, with 30% β-carotene identified as the optimal dosage for achieving significant color enhancement.