Silvofishery Pond Research Articles

Analysis on the Feeding Habit of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Cultured in Silvofishery Pond in Semarang

Silvofishery application in Semarang was expected to provide several advantages for aquaculture activity, such as its support to the availability of natural food for Tilapia. This research aimed to analyze the suitability of Tilapia fish stomach content and the composition of plankton in the silvofishery pond in Semarang. Data collection included plankton abundance in A. marina and R. mucronata silvofishery plot and stomach content of Tilapia fish. Data were collected through field sampling occupying 6 silvofishery plot (3 for each vegetation type) and 6 fish samples (3 from each vegetation types). Water sampling was conducted by filtering 10 litres of water to 100 ml. Plankton identification was conducted in the laboratory. The result showed there were 7 plankton species found in the stomach content of Tilapia fish. Six similar species were found in the A. marina pond and only 5 similar species were found in R. mucronata pond. There was no similarity on the community structure of plankton found in the A. marina pond, R. mucronata pond and stomach content of Tilapia fish. The plankton abundance of A. marina plot was higher than the plankton abundance of R. mucronata plot.

Dissolved Oxygen Availability on Traditional Pond Using Silvofishery Pattern in Mahakam Delta

The development of aquaculture system should meet the community’s basic need economically by taking into account the carrying capacity and environmental sustainability. The development of the environmentally friendly system such as silvofishery is being promoted by government however its yield has not reached the target yet. Dissolved oxygen availability is an important indicator which determines the success of the aquaculture system. The objective of the research was to determine dissolved oxygen availability on traditional pond systems using silvofishery pattern. Time series data collection was conducted once in 14 days with 2 measuring times; in the morning (06.00 am) and in the evening (06.00 pm) for 112 days. The research was conducted at four different silvofishery pond patterns, Pond Pattern 1 (0% mangrove canopy covered), Pond Pattern 2 (35% mangrove canopy covered), Pond Pattern 3 (67% mangrove canopy covered), and Pond Pattern 4 (75% mangrove canopy covered). Measurement was observed openly in the pond (in situ) with parameters: dissolved oxygen, temperature, Water pH, Salinity, Transparency , Wind Speed, and Depth of Water Table, while chlorof i l-a was ex-situ measured. The result from each parameter was compared to optimum concentration rate for shrimp growth. From the experiment, Pond Pattern 1 showed the most satisfaction results. Its dissolved oxygen availability during the research was ≥ 4 mg/L which was 5 . 88 mg/L ±0 . 48 mg/L in the evening ( 06.00 pm ) and 4 . 33 mg/L ±1 . 24 mg/L in the morning (06.00 am). It was also supported by optimum condition of other parameters such as temperature, Water pH, Salinity, Wind Speed, and Depth of Water Table. However, it was not supported by fertility and transparency of water. Thus, the traditional pattern of conservation still needs additional technology to maintain adequate dissolved oxygen availability for optimum shrimp growth.