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Sorption kinetics of heavy metals from aqueous solution using Spirogyra sp.: a microcosm study Susanti, Evi; Ristanti Widoretno, Mey; Oktaviyani, Dian; Sumi Lestari, Fajar; Muit, Nasrul; Kurniawan, Riky; Nafisyah, Eva
LIMNOTEK Perairan Darat Tropis di Indonesia Vol. 29 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/limnotek.2023.1190

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Understanding the mechanisms by which algae communities respond to disturbances in the lotic aquatic environment that is polluted by heavy metals is important, considering that algae is a biotic component of waters that acts as a producer in the aquatic food chain which has the potential to bio-magnify. This study examines the influence of time, biomass weight, heavy metal concentration, sorption capacity, and efficient removal on epilithic periphyton as a bio-accumulator of Cr, Pb, and Ni. The experiment was conducted on a laboratory scale using a canal system with a length and width of 1.2 and 1.0 meters, respectively. The canal system contains 132 L of water, has a 1.2 m2 substrate and periphyton area, a depth of 0.09 – 0.10 m, and a current flow rate of 0.04 – 0.06 m/s. The dissolved Cr6+ initial concentration in the medium was 1.64 mg/L, Pb2+ and Ni2+ concentrations were 1.4 mg/L, and the adsorption process was studied for 24 hours. Based on microscope observations and functional group interpretation utilizing infrared spectra (FTIR), the periphyton community is dominated by Spirogyra sp., which has hydroxyl (O-H), carboxyl (C-H), and carbonyl (C-C and C=O) functional groups with the ability to binding heavy metals. The remaining quantities of Cr, Pb, and Ni in water were 0.43 mg/L (removal 69.29%), 0.05 mg/L (96.43% removal), and 0.03 mg/L (97.86% removal). Periphyton has a maximal sorption capacity of 1.019 mg Cr/g, 1.97 mg Pb/g, and 1.92 mg Ni/g. The sorption kinetics of Cr, Pb, and Ni follow a pseudo-second-order model with k2 = 1.686 x 10-2 g/mg.min for Cr, 4.516 x 10-3 g/mg.min for Pb, and 2.259 x 10-2 g/mg.min for Ni, with R2 of 0.965 for Cr and 0.971 for Pb and 0.972 for Ni. Periphyton can potentially play a role as a bio-accumulator in lotic habitats, adsorbing Cr, Pb, and Ni ions, according to this study.
A biological perspective for the fishery management of a small urban lake in Indonesia: a case study on the reproductive stage of the red devil (Amphilopus citrinellus) in Situ Cilodong, West Java, Indonesia Akhdiana, Ira; Dina, Rahmi; Wahyudewantoro, Gema; Lestari, Fajar Sumi; Nafisyah, Eva; Oktaviyani, Dian; Waluyo, Agus
LIMNOTEK Perairan Darat Tropis di Indonesia Vol. 29 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/limnotek.2023.2031

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The presence and establishment of invasive alien fish species is one of the biggest threats to aquatic biodiversity. The red devil, Amphilopus citrinellus, is one of the emerging invasive species and its occurrence is massively detected in common water bodies in tropical areas such as Indonesia. However, the topic remains under-reported from the small urban lakes. This study aims to present the reproductive characteristics of the fish in Situ Cilodong, a small urban lake in the country, that can be used as a principal reference for population control. The sampling was conducted in June 2021 and May 2022 using a mix of seven mesh-sized gillnets. The results of the length-weight relationship reveal that both the female and male fish perform isometric growth type. The calculated Gonad Somatic Index (GSI) and the histological analysis confirmed that the fish is a multi-spawner species. The results imply that sustainable population control efforts must include intensive catch and engage a participatory approach between the legal authority and the local fishers.  
Effect of Light Intensity on Ammonium Removal and Biomass Growth in Different Levels of Aquaculture Effluent Using Duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) Agus Waluyo; Nirmala, Kukuh; Satya, Awalina; Puji Hastuti, Yuni; Chrismadha, Tjandra; Susanti, Evi; Sumi Lestari, Fajar; Nafisyah, Eva; Sugiarti; Nasrul, Muit
LIMNOTEK Perairan Darat Tropis di Indonesia Vol. 30 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/limnotek.2024.6420

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Cultivating duckweed in aquaculture effluent offers a viable approach to eliminating contaminants. The duckweed biomass obtained can be utilized for the generation of bioenergy. However, elevated levels of ammonium (NH4+) in aquaculture effluent, combined with variations in light intensity, can hinder biomass formation. The precise mechanisms underlying this inhibition remain incompletely elucidated. The study assessed the efficacy of duckweed (Lemna perpusilla) as a treatment agent for wastewater from catfish farms. The objective was to evaluate the growth response of duckweed and its efficacy in reducing ammonium levels. The research demonstrated that daily light intensity fluctuated using shade nets and that the ammonium concentration of aquaculture wastewater varied according to the age of the fish. The shade nets, which blocked 25% of the sunlight and had an average daily light intensity of 3433.34–15199.56 lux, demonstrated a slightly elevated NH4+ removal efficiency and duckweed productivity of 69.34% and 0.050 kg/m²/day, respectively. However, these values were not statistically significant when compared to conditions without shade nets, which had a removal efficiency of 63.97% and duckweed productivity of 0.042kg/m2/day (P<0.05). The implementation of shade structures that effectively decrease solar exposure by 25% shows promise for enhancing duckweed productivity and optimizing nutrient reduction in wastewater from fish cultivation systems. This approach contributes to the promotion of sustainable integrated aquaculture.