The maggot flour substitution potency (Hermetia illucens) in artificial feed formulation on growth and survival rates of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Abstract

Abstract Catfish (Clarias sp.) is one of the important fish commodities, especially in the freshwater cultivation. The study aimed to reveal the substitution of maggot flour (Hermetia illucens) toward the growth and life sustainability of dumbo catfish. The treatments were difference doses of flour maggot substitution: P0 dose (0%) P1 (4%), P2 (6%), P3 (8%) and P4 (10%). The data were analyzed using ANOVA in order to reveal the treatment impact. The differences among treatments were analyzed using Duncan’s multiple range test. After 30 days of cultivation, there were clear differences in the specific growth rate of the catfish after maggot flour substitution. The maggot flour substitution as artificial feeding cultivation of treatment P4 showed the highest growth rate for about 0.3075 g/day. Meanwhile, the specific growth rate of treatment P4 showed 3.4425 %/day. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between treatments in the term of survival rate, among treatment P0-P4 which was 100%.