Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences Journal
Acta Aquatica, Vol. 13: No. 2 (August, 2026)

Comparative analysis of protein content of catfish (Clarias sp.) feed based on chicken waste and fish waste as high protein feed

Ananda Rifta Anastasya (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Aulinisa Gita Herdiyanti (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Nabila Khikmaturrosyida (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Nurul Hudayah (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Rindang Sike Nurindra Jati (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Windi Rahmawati (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Ajeng Daniarsih (Universitas Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and compare the protein content of feed for catfish (Clarias sp.) formulated from chicken waste and fish waste as an alternative high-protein feed. The method used is descriptive quantitative by comparing the results of protein content analysis of two treatments, namely fish waste-based feed (PRO24) and chicken waste (PRO25). The feed was formulated with the same composition of additional ingredients, while the difference lies in the main protein source. Protein content analysis was carried out through laboratory testing using the Kjeldahl method. The results showed that the fish waste-based feed had a protein content of 62%, higher than the chicken waste-based feed at 57%. The 5% difference indicates the effect of the type of raw material on the protein content of the feed. Both types of feed still meet the optimal protein requirement standard for catfish growth. These results indicate that fish waste has more potential as an alternative protein source in feed formulations, but chicken waste can still be utilized with formulation improvements. Utilizing organic waste as a feed ingredient contributes to reducing production costs, as well as supporting the principle of sustainability through more efficient waste management. Keywords: Alternative Feed; Catfish; Chicken Waste; Feed Efficiency; Fish Waste

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acta-aquatica

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Subject

Materials Science & Nanotechnology Other

Description

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 ...