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Optimizing Binder Type and Concentration to Enhance Stability and Acceptability of Pasta Feed for Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus) Abidin, Zaenal; Lumbessy, Salnida Yuniarti; Diniarti, Nanda; Alim, Sahrul; Rahmadani, Thoy Batun Citra; Arfatunnisa
Journal of Fish Health Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Fish Health
Publisher : Aquaculture Department, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jfh.v5i4.9112

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Feed stability is a crucial factor in aquaculture, as it affects both the physical integrity of the feed and its acceptance by aquatic species. For Monopterus albus (swamp eel), maintaining feed stability while ensuring palatability is vital for optimal growth and health. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different binder types and concentrations on the stability and acceptability of pasta feed for Monopterus albus (swamp eel). Seven binders—gelatin, gluten, CMC, chitosan, alginate, guargum, and carrageenan—were tested at 0%, 10%, 15%, and 20% concentrations using a completely randomized design. Feed disintegration and breakdown times, along with feeding behavior, were analyzed using non-parametric tests. Gelatin, CMC, and chitosan significantly improved feed stability (p < 0.05), maintaining cohesion for over 40 minutes. Gelatin at 10% concentration yielded optimal results, balancing water resistance and palatability. Behavioral observations showed that gelatin-based feeds were most preferred, with increased feeding frequency and consumption. When combined with natural attractants such as worms and snails, gelatin feeds enhanced intake rates. These outcomes indicate that protein-based binders, particularly gelatin, offer superior mechanical and nutritional advantages compared to polysaccharide alternatives. Gelatin’s dual role as a binder and nutritional enhancer provides a promising strategy for sustainable aquaculture feed development.
Binder Effects on Water Stability and Feeding Preference in Artificial Diets for Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus) Arfatunnisa; Abidin, Zaenal; Asri, Yuliana
Journal of Fish Health Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Fish Health
Publisher : Study Program of Aquaculture, Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jfh.v6i2.6318

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The development of stable and palatable artificial feed remains a major challenge in the culture of Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus), mainly due to the continued reliance on natural feeds such as earthworms. This study evaluated the effects of different binder types and concentrations on feed stability and eel feeding responses using pasta feed formulations combining commercial pellets and earthworms. The experiment applied a factorial Completely Randomized Design involving four binder types—gelatin, gluten, carboxymethyl cellulose, and chitosan—with several concentration levels (10%, 15%, and 20%) including a control without binder. Feed stability was assessed through water immersion tests measuring feed disintegration and structural deformation, while feeding behavior was evaluated through approach frequency, consumption, rejection behavior, and feeding latency. The results showed that binder incorporation significantly improved feed stability compared with the control treatment. Chitosan at a 10% concentration provided the best resistance to feed breakage, whereas 10% of carboxymethyl cellulose, gluten, and chitosan, maintained feed structure effectively during immersion. Binder-containing feeds, particularly those with gelatin, gluten, and chitosan, exhibited no different in feeding acceptance. These findings demonstrate that optimizing binder type and concentration can improve feed stability and feeding efficiency, supporting the development of more sustainable artificial feeds for swamp eel aquaculture.
Co-Authors Abidin, Z Asri, Yuliana Lumbessy, Salnida Yuniarti Nanda Diniarti Rahmadani, Thoy Batun Citra Sahrul Alim Zaenal Abidin