Open AccessApplication of virgin coconut oil in feed in efforts to increase growth and survival rate of red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)
Author(s) -
Suri Purnama Febri,
Amirul Fikri,
Hanisah,
Suraiya Nazlia,
Zuraidah,
Andika Putriningtias,
Teuku Muhammad Faisal,
Murdhiani,
Muliari Muliari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/674/1/012110
Subject(s) - tilapia , oreochromis , feed conversion ratio , ingredient , coconut oil , zoology , voltage controlled oscillator , biology , food science , fish <actinopterygii> , body weight , fishery , engineering , voltage , electrical engineering , endocrinology
The use of natural ingredients in commercial feed has been widely used in the field of cultivation. This natural ingredient is used as a feed additive to increase feed efficiency and promote growth. This study aimed to analyze whether VCO has an influence on the growth of red tilapia ( Orechromis sp.). The research method used was the experimental method with 4 treatments and 3 replications (P0 = control; P1 = 5 ml VCO/500 g feed; P2 = 10 ml VCO/500 g feed; P3 = 15 ml VCO/500 g feed). The results showed that the addition of VCO to commercial feed had no effect on the growth in absolute weight, daily growth, survival rate and feed conversion ratio of red tilapia. This happens because the VCO dosage used was not suitable so that it was not effective against the maximum energy intake for red tilapia.