Maya Maya, Sus Trimurti, Lariman Lariman

PENGARUH KOMBINASI PELET KULIT PISANG KEPOK (Musa paradisiaca L.) DAN MAGGOT (Hermitia illucens L.) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN IKAN GABUS (Channa striata)

Introduction

Pengaruh kombinasi pelet kulit pisang kepok (musa paradisiaca l.) dan maggot (hermitia illucens l.) terhadap pertumbuhan ikan gabus (channa striata). Penelitian menguji pengaruh kombinasi pelet kulit pisang kepok dan maggot (Hermitia illucens) terhadap pertumbuhan ikan gabus (Channa striata). Hasil: pelet maggot 100% terbaik.

Abstract

Pakan merupakan makanan ikan yang dibuat dengan menggunakan campuran bahan alami atau bahan olahan yang kemudian diolah menjadi pakan dalam bentuk tertentu, sehingga dapat menarik perhatian ikan untuk memakannya dengan mudah dan lahap. Pakan buatan juga harus mengandung protein dan lemak yang cukup untuk menunjang keberlangsungan hidup ikan gabus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian kombinasi pelet kulit pisang dan maggot terhadap pertumbuhan ikan gabus (Channa striata) serta menentukan persentase kombinasi pelet kulit pisang dan maggot yang memberikan pengaruh pertumbuhan terbaik pada ikan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Frekuensi pemberian pakan dilakukan dua kali sehari, yaitu pada pagi dan sore hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian pakan kombinasi pelet maggot dan pelet kulit pisang tidak memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap pertumbuhan ikan gabus (Channa striata) karena ikan gabus bersifat karnivora. Pakan alternatif yang memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap pertumbuhan ikan gabus (Channa striata) adalah perlakuan 1 (pelet maggot 100%), dengan tingkat kelangsungan hidup sebesar 80–100%.

Review

This study presents an investigation into the efficacy of combining kepok banana peel (Musa paradisiaca L.) and maggot (Hermetia illucens L.) pellets as an alternative feed for snakehead fish (Channa striata). The research addresses a highly relevant issue in aquaculture: the search for sustainable, cost-effective, and locally sourced feed ingredients to reduce reliance on conventional, often expensive, fishmeal. The use of agricultural by-products like banana peel and insect larvae like maggot aligns well with current trends in circular economy and environmental sustainability within the aquaculture sector. The experimental design, employing a Randomized Complete Block Design (RAL) with 5 treatments and 4 replications, suggests a systematic approach to evaluating the different feed combinations. A key finding of this research is that the combination of banana peel and maggot pellets did not yield a positive impact on the growth of *Channa striata*. This significant conclusion is attributed by the authors to the carnivorous nature of the fish, which likely necessitates a diet richer in animal protein than the tested combination could provide. Despite the initial hypothesis not being fully supported for the combination, the study did identify 100% maggot pellet (Perlakuan 1) as an effective alternative feed, demonstrating positive growth effects and an impressive survival rate of 80-100%. This specific result underscores the potential of maggot as a standalone or primary protein source for this species. However, the abstract could be enhanced by explicitly stating the specific percentages or ratios of banana peel and maggot that constituted the "5 treatments," offering greater clarity on the tested variables. The implications of these findings are substantial for the development of aquafeeds for *Channa striata*. The confirmation of its carnivorous diet serves as a crucial guide for future feed formulations, emphasizing the need for high-protein, animal-derived components. While the combined pellet did not prove effective for snakehead fish, the positive outcome from 100% maggot pellet warrants further research into optimizing maggot inclusion rates and exploring other insect-based proteins. Additionally, the potential of banana peel as a feed ingredient should not be entirely dismissed but rather redirected towards omnivorous or herbivorous fish species, where its nutritional profile might be more suitable. For a comprehensive understanding, the full manuscript should elaborate on the detailed composition of each treatment, allowing for a more thorough evaluation of the methodology and results by the scientific community.

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