Open AccessPhysical properties and protein content evaluation of fermented floating feed containing black soldier fly maggots as a potential alternative for fish feed
Author(s) -
M. Fajar Maulana,
S Mauladani,
Atina Rahmawati,
R Ma’hadah,
Mia Trisdayanti Kamila,
Aida Syarif,
Komarudin Komarudin,
Hengky Saputra,
Hardi Junaedi,
DS Wisnu Cahyadi,
Udin Ahidin,
Catur Sriherwanto,
Imam Suja’i,
A Nadaviana,
Dani Wahyu Nugroho,
R Ikono,
Nurul Taufiqu Rochman
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/472/1/012022
Subject(s) - hermetia illucens , aeration , fish meal , maggot , food science , fish <actinopterygii> , biology , larva , botany , fishery , ecology
The objective of this study is to examine physical properties of experimentally formulated diets containing black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens ) maggots as a protein source replacement. It is fermented by Rhizopus sp. to increase buoyancy in water. Maggots at 60% of total ingredients are incorporated into six prepared diets which received two types of agriculture wastes at three different ratios (3:7, 1:4, 3:17) and tapioca at two different levels (10% and 12%). The protein content is analyzed using proximate method and the physical properties (measured in stability and buoyancy) are evaluated by testing floatation ability under aeration and non-aeration conditions. The six formulated diets have protein content up to 28% (w/w), while the buoyancy and stability characteristics range from 70-93% and 80-95%, respectively. The diet with 3:7 ratio of agriculture wastes and 10% tapioca gives the best results in stability and protein content at 95% and 28.04% (w/w), respectively. Due to its high value properties, the maggot-based floating feed could be used as an alternative nutrition source for fish feed.