Effect of the Addition of Allium sativum and Curcuma domestica on Catfish (Clarias sp.) Cultured in a Biofloc System

Endah Sih Prihatini; Fuquh Shaleh; Yora Utami Putri Pertiwi; Maihardiyanti Faiqotul Himmah; Rachmad Dzulfikar An Nafi

doi:10.51264/inajl.v6i2.95

Authors

Endah Sih Prihatini Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Islam Lamongan
Fuquh Shaleh Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Islam Lamongan
Yora Utami Putri Pertiwi Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Islam Lamongan
Maihardiyanti Faiqotul Himmah Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Islam Lamongan
Rachmad Dzulfikar An Nafi Aquatic Resources Management, Universitas Islam Lamongan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51264/inajl.v6i2.95

Keywords:

Biofloc system, Catfish, Garlic, Growth, Turmeric

Abstract

Catfish, as an economic commodity in Indonesia, is experiencing growth in line with the need for increased production. This study aimed to determine the effect of adding garlic and turmeric feed additives to catfish using a biofloc system. This study used a completely randomized design with three treatments, one control, and three replications for each treatment. Observed parameters included weight and length increase, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, and survival rate. Supporting parameters observed included water quality, including temperature, pH, DO, and ammonia. The results showed that the addition of turmeric and garlic at different percentages significantly affected absolute weight and length, specific growth rate, and survival rate of catfish. Furthermore, the addition of turmeric and garlic significantly improved the feed conversion ratio and feed efficiency. The addition of turmeric and garlic in the P1 treatment (5 g lactobacillus + 11 g garlic + 7.5 g turmeric) consistently produced the best results in terms of catfish growth characteristics and feed conversion ratio. Addition of turmeric and garlic as feed additives not have any impact to water quality.

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