Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish hatchery technique: The survival rate evaluation in IBAT Pandaan, Pasuruan, East Java

Abstract

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a freshwater fish that has great potential to be developed and has a fairly high economic value. One of the important factors to support the success of Tilapia fish farming is the availability of seeds. Instalasi Budidaya Air Tawar (IBAT) Pandaan is contributing to the fulfillment of the superior seeds through the activities of tilapia fish hatchery. The purpose of this study was to identified the performance of hatcheries techniques of tilapia fish in Instalasi Budidaya Air Tawar (IBAT) Pandaan, Pasuruan, East Java through the survival rate. This research used in this study was descriptive method, supported by primer and secondary data. The survival rate result showed that high value of survivaval rate of 92% and showed good condition of fish This was due to the good technique of tilapia hatcheries included the pond preparation, broodstock selection and preparation, hatchery, feeding, and water quality control.