<![CDATA[ABSTRACTThe White Barramundi (Lates calcarifer, Bloch) is a fish that has high economic value. The problem in the cultivation of white barramundi is the length of time for raising and feed utilization that is not optimal. Turmeric contains curcumin and essential oils that can stimulate the performance of digestive enzymes and have a function for the absorption process of food substances to increases. The research objective was to determine the effect of the addition of turmeric extract on the growth and efficiency of feed utilization of white barramundi. The research started from 13 June - 27 July 2020, at the Coastal Aquaculture Fisheries Center (BPBPP), Sekotong, West Lombok. The research designed by a completely randomized design (RAL) consisting of 4 treatments 3 repetitions. Treatment A with a dose of 0%, treatment B with a dose of 0,10%, treatment C with a dose of 0,15%, and treatment D with a dose of 0,20%. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA at the 95% confidence level, and further tested by Tukey. The parameters observed included absolute growth, SGR, EPP, FCR, and water quality. The results showed that the addition of turmeric extract had a significant effect on absolute growth, SGR, EPP, and FCR. The best dose is the addition of 20 ml of turmeric extract which can provide an optimum growth effect on white barramundi (Lates calcarifer, Bloch).Keywords: White barramundi, turmeric extract, growth, feed utilization efficiency ABSTRAKKakap Putih (Lates calcarifer, Bloch) merupakan ikan yang mempunyai nilai ekonomis yang tinggi. Kendala yang dihadapi dalam budidaya ikan kakap putih adalah lamanya waktu pemeliharaan dan pemanfaatan pakan yang kurang maksimal. Kunyit mengandung kurkumin dan minyak atsiri yang mampu menstimulasi kinerja enzim pencernaan sehingga proses penyerapan zat makanan meningkat. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan ekstrak kunyit terhadap pertumbuhan dan efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan ikan kakap putih. Penelitian dilaksanakan tanggal 13 Juni – 27 Juli 2020, di Balai Pengembangan Budidaya Perikanan Pantai (BPBPP) Sekotong, Lombok Barat. Penelitian didesain menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan 3 ulangan, yaitu perlakuan A dosis 0%, perlakuan B dosis 0,10%, perlakuan C dosis 0,15%, dan perlakuan D dosis 0,20%. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA pada taraf kepercayaan 95% dan diuji lanjut Tukey untuk mengetahui perlakuan terbaik. Parameter yang diamati meliputi pertumbuhan mutlak, SGR, EPP, FCR dan kualitas air. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan ekstrak kunyit memberikan pengaruh yang nyata terhadap pertumbuhan mutlak, SGR, EPP dan FCR. Dosis terbaik yaitu penambahan ekstrak kunyit 20 ml yang dapat memberikan pengaruh pertumbuhan optimum terhadap ikan kakap putih (Lates calcarifer, Bloch).Kata kunci: Ikan Kakap Putih, Ekstrak Kunyit, Pertumbuhan, Efisiensi Pemanfaatan Pakan]]>
