Catfish Culture Research Articles

Application of Andragogical Principles in the Catfish Cultivation Training Program at the Nanggalo District Office, Padang City

Application of Andragogical Principles in the Catfish Cultivation Training Program at the Nanggalo District Office, Padang City

Pemanfaatan Budidaya Lele Sebagai Pemberian Makanan Tambahan (PMT) untuk Peningkatan Gizi Balita dalam Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Program Genting

Stunting, a developmental disorder in children caused by chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections, characterized by below-standard height, remains a critical issue for Indonesia. In Mayang Village, one of the communities supported by the University of Jember, 2.46% of the population experiences stunting. To address this issue, the PPK Ormawa Team of BEM FKG UNEJ developed a stunting prevention program utilizing catfish farming as a source of nutritionally balanced supplementary food, named GENTING (Mayang Village Movement Against Stunting). This initiative involves empowering integrated health post (posyandu) cadres through training in catfish cultivation and the processing of nutritionally balanced supplementary foods. The program outcomes include the production of supplementary food to meet the nutritional needs of toddlers in Mayang Village and the enhancement of knowledge and skills among posyandu cadres in stunting prevention

PEMELIHARAAN IKAN LELE DUMBO (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS) PADA KOLAM BETON

African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is a type of freshwater fish that can grow and develop well because it can be cultivated on limited land. Currently, African catfish cultivation has developed rapidly because the cultivation and marketing technology is relatively easy for the community, and the funding required is relatively small. Catfish has advantages compared to other fish, namely faster growth, economical price and high nutritional content. Catfish is a type of consumption fish that has promising prospects because it has a fairly high level of market uptake. This research aims to determine the performance of African catfish cultivation in concrete ponds. This research activity was carried out in June-July 2023 at the Lingsar Fish Seed Center (BBI), West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The data collection techniques used in this research were descriptive methods and field observations. The results obtained are that African catfish cultivation activities include pond preparation, selection and stocking of seeds, the grow-out process where this grow-out process includes feed management, water quality management and health management of African catfish. Next, growth observations were carried out where growth for 21 days could provide significant results, which can be seen from the absolute weight and length obtained, namely 1.101 grams and a length of 6.3 cm. Previously, the initial average weight of farmed fish was 5.4 grams. After 21 days of rearing, the final average weight was 18.6 grams. Then the FCR value obtained was 0.8 and SR 88%. Meanwhile, for optimal maintenance water quality, the maintenance temperature range is around 26-28°C, pH is around 6.6-8.2 and DO is around 47.5-9.8 mg/l. From these data it can be said that catfish cultivation has been successful

Economic Evaluation of Using Different Water Sources in the culture of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus; Burchell, 1822) at Ediba-Qua, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the economic use of different water sources in the culture of the African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus; Burchell 1822) at Ediba-Qua, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria using standard appropriate techniques. Results obtained showed that cost of feeding increased significantly at (p < 0.05) with growth rate and weight gain in fish reared in borehole water having the highest cost (₦ 21617.86 ± 31.77) and least in rainwater (₦ 13635.93 ± 48.16). Profit index was highest in C. gariepinus reared in borehole water (16.99 ± 0.70), and least in stream water (15.74 ± 0.42) indicating that borehole water is the best water source for C. gariepinus with regards to profitability. This study has shown that fish farmers and fish intending farmers who are challenged by borehole water supply for fish culture can alternatively harvest rainwater or collect stream water to rear fish that could be utilized at a subsistent level.

Mixture of oxytetracycline and erythromycin antibiotics enhances nutritional quality of a commercial feed, effluent quality, and but not water quality in catfish culture, Clarias gariepinus

Mixture of oxytetracycline and erythromycin antibiotics enhances nutritional quality of a commercial feed, effluent quality, and but not water quality in catfish culture, Clarias gariepinus

Pathogenicity analysis and application of probiotic bacteria in Catfish (Clarias sp.) cultivation in vivo

Pathogenicity analysis and application of probiotic bacteria in Catfish (Clarias sp.) cultivation in vivo

The Integration Hydroponic Aquaculture Systems For Optimizing Catfish Growth Management with Arduino

Modern agriculture faces significant challenges such as limited land and declining soil fertility. The integration of hydroponic systems with aquaculture, particularly catfish farming, offers an innovative solution to enhance agricultural efficiency and productivity. This study explores the integration of hydroponic systems with aquaculture for the simultaneous cultivation of plants and catfish in a controlled environment. The research utilizes Arduino technology for monitoring temperature, pH, and water turbidity, which are essential for the health of fish and plants. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D), involving the following steps: (1) Identifying potential problems, (2) Data collection, (3) Product design, (4) Design validation, (5) Design revision, and (6) Product testing. The results indicate that integrating hydroponic systems with Arduino technology improves the efficiency of monitoring and managing the cultivation environment, positively impacting plant and catfish growth. The implementation of this system shows an increase in plant nutrient content and better fish health. And then, this research significantly contributes to the development of sustainable agriculture and global food security through the adoption of innovative technology.

Rancang Bangun Alat Penebar Pakan Ikan dengan Menggunakan Gaya Sentrifugal Tipe Apung

Cultivated in industrial scale and also household scale. One of the supporting component of catfish cultivation is a fish feeding tool that applicated. The problem of the tool was the uneven distribution of fish feed according to the pool area. The redesign of fish feeding tool was a solution to overcome the problem. This study aimed at designed, maked, and tested the fish feeding tool using centrifugal force of floating type. The research method started from sketched the tool based on predetermined measures before process of making the tool. The making of the tool produces a prototype of fish feeding tool using centrifugal force of floating type of whole dimension 80 cm long, 43 cm wide and 80 cm high. This fish feeding tool can spreaded 2 size of fish feed (2-2.3 mm and 3.2-4 mm diameter). The next process was testing the tool with 3 times repetition. The results of this research was this fish feeding tool can spreads the feeds uniformly at the distance of 500 cm to 700 cm for LP 781-1 fish feed type and the distance of 700 cm to 1000 cm for LP 781-3 fish feed type. The capacity of fish feeding tool has feeding capacity of 136.1 kg / hour for LP 781-1 fish feed type and 129.6 kg / hour for LP 781-3 fish feed type. Keywords: Centrifugal, Feed Spreader, Fish Feed, Floating Type.

PILAT (FRESHWATER CATFISH FARMING) IN AN EFFORT TO OPTIMIZE FACILITIES AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AT NURUL AMANAH BOARDING SCHOOL

Background: Nurul Amanah Islamic boarding school has adequate catfish production facilities, including 12 biofloc catfish ponds, plenty of water, seed and feed wholesalers near the pesantren, and fish collectors ready to sell the catfish harvest. The facilities are still not being used properly. Objective: To establish the economic potential of catfish culture, as well as how to manage and spawn catfish in order to carry out catfish cultivation sustainably. Method: Education is provided by presenting maintenance procedures, feed management that uses maggots as feed support, and proper spawning techniques that identify catfish gonads based on maturity level. The practice of catfish cultivation is carried out by forming the organizational structure of the catfish cultivation board, as well as a rotating picket schedule, the practice of spawning mature catfish by separating them in a concrete pool and giving fibers as a place for catfish to lay eggs later, and after laying eggs within 24 hours, the fibers are taken and separated from the mother to avoid the mother eating eggs. The next practice is to feed catfish on a regular basis in the morning and evening, using maggot as a mixture. Results: The training of freshwater catfish cultivation, it can re-optimize the function of the facilities that are already available. Conclusion: The initiative has been effectively implemented at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Amanah.

Pelatihan Olahan Produk Makanan Berbahan Dasar Lele (Olahan Nugget dan Abon) dan Jamur Dalam Rangka Penguatan dan Ketahanan Ekonomi Masyarakat Perkotaan Bagi Anggota Kelompok Tani “Elok Mekar Sari”

The results of mushroom cultivation are processed by members of the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group into innovative processed products with high selling value, such as Mushroom Satay, Mushroom Sempol, catfish cultivation which is used as processed ingredients for nuggets and shredded meat, Crispy Mushrooms, and various other processed mushrooms. Some of the problems faced by the "Elok Mekar Sari" Farmers Group are lack of access to information about mushroom processing technology, availability of raw materials due to geography, economics, environment, technological and regulatory factors and demand. Apart from that, there are difficulties with available markets, public understanding of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed as an addition to a nutritious diet. Hands-on training methods and mentoring with the mushroom community in Surabaya who will teach how to grow and care for mushrooms and how to process them into various food products with high nutritional value with solutions. Providing access to information and training about mushroom processing technology, increasing the availability of raw materials. quality through mushroom cultivation and development programs, support for promotion and marketing of mushroom products produced through the marketplace and development of communication campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding and awareness of the benefits of mushrooms and the types that can be processed and consumed.

Hypothalamic transcriptome response to simulated diel earthen pond hypoxia cycles in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).

Commercial culture of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) occurs in earthen ponds that are characterized by diel swings in dissolved oxygen concentration that can fall to severe levels of hypoxia, which can suppress appetite and lead to suboptimal growth. Given the significance of the hypothalamus in regulating these processes in other fishes, an investigation into the hypothalamus transcriptome was conducted to identify specific genes and expression patterns responding to hypoxia. Channel catfish in normoxic water were compared with catfish subjected to 12 h of hypoxia (20% oxygen saturation; 1.8 mg O2/L; 27°C) followed by 12 h of recovery in normoxia to mimic 24 h in a catfish aquaculture pond. Fish were sampled at 0-, 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-h timepoints, with the 6- and 12-h samplings occurring during hypoxia. A total of 190 genes were differentially expressed during the experiment, with most occurring during hypoxia and returning to baseline values within 6 h of normoxia. Differentially expressed genes were sorted by function into Gene Ontology biological processes and revealed that most were categorized as "response to hypoxia," "sprouting angiogenesis," and "cellular response to xenobiotic stimulus." The patterns of gene expression reported here suggest that transcriptome responses to hypoxia are broad and quickly reversibly with the onset of normoxia. Although no genes commonly reported to modulate appetite were found to be differentially expressed in this experiment, several candidates were identified for future studies investigating the interplay between hypoxia and appetite in channel catfish, including adm, igfbp1a, igfbp7, and stc2b.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Channel catfish are an economically important species that experience diel episodic periods of hypoxia that can reduce appetite. This is the first study to investigate their transcriptome from the hypothalamus in a simulated 24-h span in a commercial catfish pond, with 12 h of hypoxia and 12 h of normoxia. The research revealed functional groups of genes relating to hypoxia, angiogenesis, and glycolysis as well as individual target genes possibly involved in appetite regulation.

Strategy for Developing Aquaculture Villages in East OKU Regency

East OKU Regency, located in South Sumatra, is one of the largest catfish producers through pond cultivation. Recently, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries designated East OKU Regency as a center for catfish farming, a status formally recognized by officials from South Sumatra and East OKU Regency. The catfish cultivation village spans 1,200 hectares and produces 30 tons annually. To ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture practices, and to enhance fish farmers' incomes, effective development strategies are necessary. This research explores strategies for developing aquaculture villages in East OKU Regency. The study employs a case study method, focusing on Belitang District as a representative example of an aquaculture village in South Sumatra Province. A simple random sampling method was used to select 90 farmer groups from a population of 900 fish farmers. The research data were processed and analyzed using SWOT analysis to identify strategies for advancing fish farming villages in East OKU Regency. The findings suggest that the optimal development strategy (SO Strategy) involves providing training and skills related to technology and production systems to boost catfish output. Additionally, strengthening cultivator group institutions is crucial for facilitating the adoption of product quality standards and improving production quality to meet market demands.

MARFISH and HYDRO : Pengembangan Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa Kewirausahaan

This research proposes innovation in farming and animal husbandry by integrating hydroponic systems and catfish cultivation on limited land. With a focus on the North Aceh Utara, research created MARFISH AND HYDRO, a catfish farm using tarpaulin media in a hydroponic system. This research aims to produce satisfactory results, protect the environment from pollution, and provide multiple benefits on limited land. Through market survey steps, feasibility studies, production processes, and marketing, this research creates sustainable methods in fish cultivation and hydroponic farming. With competitive prices and promotions through social media and banner installation, MARFISH AND HYDRO is expected to be able to meet market demand and make a positive contribution to the local economy. This research also explores the potential for business development, including the production of processed catfish, such as catfish chips and catfish pecel. The research results show success in carrying out the cultivation process, marketing, and the potential for business expansion to achieve long-term goals.

Pengembangan Integrasi Budidaya Ikan Lele Dan Tanaman Herbal Di UPR Doa Mandeh

The catfish cultivation business carried out by UPR Doa Mandeh since 2015 still requires support in the form of assistance and training for its development. Meanwhile, the availability of fish seeds in South Sumatra is still very dependent on other regions, such as Lampung, Jambi and West Java. The lack of use of appropriate catfish cultivation technology and the use of commercial feed has an impact on the low production of fish seeds produced. Apart from that, there has been no effort to treat waste water which has the potential to have a negative impact on the surrounding environment. For this reason, community service (PPM) is carried out, which applies lecture materials, research and publications that have been carried out by the proposing team in the form of application of biofloc technology, making liquid fertilizer and cultivating herbal plants. The aim and benefits of carrying out this activity are to develop the catfish cultivation business, increase seed production, utilize waste water from catfish rearing media into liquid fertilizer products that can be used to develop herbal plant cultivation which will ultimately increase the income of cultivators at UPR Doa Mandeh. The activity model is in the form of empowerment, development and assistance which is implemented using counseling, training and technical/production assistance methods. The results of this activity are high survival and growth rates for catfish, water quality is in the optimal range, and the richness of nutrients in wastewater from the biofloc system can be used as liquid fertilizer for herbal plants. Keywords: biofloc; catfish; herbal plants; liquid fertilizer

EFFECT OF rGH HORMONE ADMINISTRATION ON PROTEASE ENZYME ACTIVITY AND RNA/DNA RATIO OF STRIPED CATFISH (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) MAINTAINED IN SALINE MEDIA

Striped catfish is a prevalent fish and is in great demand. Striped catfish cultivation generally uses fresh water as a living medium, but several freshwater fish commodities are starting to be developed to adapt to saline media. Harvesting striped catfish usually takes approximately 3 - 8 months. To overcome this, one way is to use growth hormone. The growth hormone currently used is Recombinant Growth Hormone (rGH). GH administration has been reported to have various effects, particularly on protein metabolism. In fish digestion, protein from feed cannot be directly absorbed but is first broken down by protease enzymes into amino acids. The physical appearance, which is the phenotype of an organism, is the result of metabolic processes in each cell that makes up the organism. This research aimed to analyze the effect of administering the rGH hormone on protease enzyme activity, RNA/DNA ratio, and growth of striped catfish maintained in saline media. The method used was experimental in the form of a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments and three replications. Based on the results obtained during the research, it shows that Protease Enzyme Activity (U/minute) and the best RNA/DNA Ratio use a dose of 3 mg/kg with respective values ​​of 0.75±0.24 U/minute and3.30±0.49.

CATFISH CULVATION (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus) BUSINESS INCOME WITH PRODUCTION RISKS IN BANJAR DISTRICT, SOUTH KALIMANTAN PROVINCE

Catfish (Pangsianodon hypopthalmus) is a type of economical fish that is quite popular with the public. Production of Catfish cultivation in Banjar Regency has decreased, due to flooding as a factor influencing production risk. The existence of production risks in the Catfish cultivation business also greatly influences the income of Catfish cultivators. The aim of this research is to analyze the income of Catfish cultivation businesses in the presence of production risks. This research was conducted in Martapura District and West Martapura District, Banjar Regency. The number of Catfish cultivators in the sample was 41 respondents. The type of data used in This research was used panel data. Business income is analyzed using the R/C ratio and the value of expected income when production risks occur is measured using expected return. The results of the analysis show that the Catfish cultivation business has an R/C ratio > 1 and the expected return value is positive, namely IDR 5,431,767.27. The probability that there is a production risk, namely flooding, shows that the Catfish cultivation business in Banjar Regency is efficient and therefore feasible to run.

Increasing Public Awareness of the Importance of "Gemari" (Love to Eat Fish) Through Mentoring Catfish Cultivation and Processing

Catfish is one type of freshwater fish that is much loved by the people of Indonesia. In addition to its delicious taste and easy to process, this type of fish also has a lot of nutrients in it that are good for body health. Catfish farming is a maintenance activity for catfish enlargement from small in size (fry) to consumption size. Catfish farming is one of the efforts to provide food needs as a source of protein. Protein sources from fish are increasing day by day, along with increasing public awareness about the importance of catfish's nutritional content. The method used in this community service activity is by providing counseling, handing over catfish seeds, and assisting catfish processing as a health promotion medium. The results of Community Service activities regarding catfish farming, processing methods, and understanding of the high nutritional content in catfish can increase family interest in catfish consumption through fondness for eating fish.

Towards Sustainability in Seed Supply for African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Culture in Kenya: Lessons from Asian Catfishes Industry

The culture of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, is constrained by the high mortality of fry, occasioning a shortage of high-quality seeds for stocking by farmers. Asia, a continent with many success stories for aquaculture, leads in farmed production of some catfishes, a diverse group of 37 different families. Globally, the culture of catfishes ranks fifth in global farmed finfish production. Globally, Vietnam leads in the production and export of farmed striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, with 1,400,000 tonnes produced annually from about 7,000 hectares. Similarly, China farmed the non-native Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, into the major crop, with a current annual production of 250,000 tonnes. On the contrary, C. gariepinus, the main farmed catfish species in Africa, records low annual yields, with 240,000 tonnes for the whole continent. This paper explores the factors behind the high production of P. hypophthalmus and I. punctatus in Vietnam and China, respectively, and draws lessons for C. gariepinus farmers in Africa. Specifically, the use of differentiated hatchery and nursery husbandry practices was critical in boosting seed production, quantity, availability, and distribution for expanding the culture of P. hypophthalmus in Vietnam. Improvement of fish species through well-designed genetic improvement programs helped China substantially increase production of I. punctatus. For both species, intensive fish production, as well as the adoption and implementation of suitable policies, increased seed production from hatcheries in both countries. These are discussed as some of the factors that spurred catfish production in the two Asian countries. We argue that if these are adopted by farmers in Africa, they could help improve the production of farmed C. gariepinus on the continent for food and nutrition security as well as generation of livelihood for local communities.

The use of different carbon sources to maintain water quality and growth performance of sangkuriang catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in the biofloc aquaculture system

ABSTRACT Intensive cultivation of sangkuriang catfish (Clarias gariepinus) has the potential to increase toxic inorganic compounds. Biofloc is one way to offset the negative impact of the large amount of ammonia being converted into floc by utilizing heterotrophic bacteria with the addition of a carbon source. This study analyzes the effect of carbon type on water quality and growth performance of sangkuriang catfish. Used a completely randomized design with three treatments and three replications: probiotics + molasses, probiotics + wheat flour, and probiotics + sugar. The results of the research show that wheat flour and sugar could substitute molasses carbon as seen from the results of the carbon content tested which shows high values for wheat flour (46.16%), sugar (43.65%), and molasses (23.16%). Water quality and growth performance of sangkuriang catfish were not significantly different (p > 0 .05). The addition of carbon sources had a positive effect on ammonia, nitrite, total intestinal bacteria, and floc volume (p < 0 .05).

The Utilization of IoT Using Grow My Fish App in African Catfish (Clarias sp) Cultivation Employing Biofloc Technology in Apung Village, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan Province

This research aims at introducing the Grow My Fish application (or app) as an IoT for collecting and processing data on water quality in biofloc tank for cultivators. IoT in itself has been widely used by several sectors, and one of them is the fisheries sector. Grow My Fish is an app specifically designed to support research in the fisheries field. This research was conducted in Apung Village, Tanjung Selor District, Bulungan Regency from October through December 2023. Biofloc is an innovation in fisheries field. It is known as an eco-friendly innovation thanks to its ability to process the wastes produced by fish into natural feed in the assistance of the probiotic that was mixed into the water. However, the persistent main issue until recently in this biofloc innovation is water quality. Many cultivators so far recorded their water quality measurements on a book. This made it a little hard for these cultivators to process the data. For this reason, an IoT that facilitated cultivators in processing the data on water quality, mortality, fish weight, and amount of feed was born.