The effect of giving cake artificial feed on the survival rate, and growth of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) larva in an Installation of Freshwater Culture (IBAT) in Punten, Batu.

Abstract

Feed is involved in supporting the success of cultivation activities. Thus, an intensive system study is needed to find the right formulation so then these objectives can be achieved optimally. This research was conducted to test the optimal percentage of Cake artificial feed on the survival rate and growth of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) larva and its relationship to reducing the cost of feeding to a minimum. The Cake artificial feed was given twice a day; morning and afternoon. The results of the Cake artificial feeding on the larval Common carp showed there to be no significantly differencein comparison with the administration of natural feed (Artemia sp.). The effect produced by the Cake artificial feeding on the growth of the larval carp was that SGR was 0.22±0.005 gr/day, FCR was 1.7±0,00 and the survival rate (SR) was 45±0,00 percent. The water quality parameters were measured during the research, including dissolved oxygen (DO) at 5.01 to 6.38 mg/L, pH ranging from 6.7 - 7.5 and an average water temperature of 24.5°C. In conclusion, Cake is not recommended to be given to the larval Common carp as an alternative to natural feed.