Analysis of feed management on vannamei shrimp ( Litopenaues vannamei) enlargement in BBPBAP Jepara

Abstract

Many people are interested in shrimp farming because the large profits. One type of shrimp that is often exported is vannamei shrimp. This study aimed to analysis the feed management of vannamei shrimp at BBPBAP Jepara. The working method used in this study was descriptive method by utilizing primary and secondary data. There were 3 ponds observed, namely A51 (268,500 density), A52 (292,000 density) and A61 (399,000 density). Observation time until shrimp is harvested. The method of feeding was to spread the feed evenly to the pond by walking around the pond plot. The percentage of white snapper nursery in the form of seed survival rate at harvest was 80%, feed conversion ratio was 1.51. The average results of water quality parameters in white snapper fish rearing ponds included salinity ranging from 30-35 ppt, DO ranging from 3.2-3.8 mg/L, and water temperature ranging from 28.6-32.6 °C. It could be concluded the white snapper nursery in BBPBAP Jepara showed good results.