Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal
Acta Aquatica, Vol. 11: No. 2 (August, 2024)

Growth performance of eel fish (Anguilla bicolor) which are maintained in containers of different colors

Hany Handajani (University of Muhammadiyah Malang)
David Hermawan (University of Muhammadiyah Malang)
Andrea Sherina Jasmine (University of Muhammadiyah Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Aug 2024

Abstract

Performance of Eel (Anguilla bicolor) maintened in containers of different colors. Growth is the main driver in increasing the profitability of aquaculture. In addition to maintenance management the color of the container is also a factor supporting the growth of eels. This study aims to determine the effect of the color of different rearing containers on the growth and appetite response of eel. The test fish used were elver stage eels with an average weight (129 ±131g). The method used is an experiment with two treatments they are grey and green. The test fish were placed in a container measuring 19x4 m2 and a water level of 1m with a stocking density of 1100 individuals each, 30 days of rearing. The variables observed were growth performance including SR (Survival Rate), ADG (Average Daily Growth), FCR (Food Conversion Ratio), SGR (Specific Growth Rate). The results obtained indicated that there was a significant difference in the average growth of fish reared in grey and green containers. Grey container treatment was proven to get higher yields with average final weight values (192.4 ± 4.5 g), FCR (1.01 ± 0.02), ADG (2.01g/day ± 0.06), SGR (1 .25%BW/day±0.02). Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the growth of eels reared in ash and green containers. The color of the ash container proved to be better in supporting growth performance.Keywords: Elver; Green; Grey; Nocturnal

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acta-aquatica

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Materials Science & Nanotechnology Other

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Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal is a scientific open access journal in the field of aquatic sciences, published periodically (April and October) by the Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) Universitas Malikussaleh (Malikussaleh University) in cooperation with Marine Center ...