Feeding Management for Vannamei Shrimp Growth (Litopenaeus vannamei) at the Brackish Water and Marine Fisheries Technical Service Unit in the Southern Region of West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Feed management plays a crucial role in the growth of Vannamei shrimp and greatly influences aquaculture activities. The aim of this field work practice is to equip students with practical skills and knowledge in the field of Vannamei shrimp production and feed management at the brackish water and southern marine fisheries technical service unit. The descriptive method was employed, and data collection involved gathering both primary and secondary data. The results of the feed management practices conducted at the technical service unit for brackish water and marine fisheries in the Southern Region revealed that feeding was carried out four times a day, using feed sizes 0 and 1. The initial feeding dose provided was 0.4 kg for 120,000 fries, followed by an additional 100 grams of feed per day for shrimp at DOC-30 stage. The determination of feeding parameters followed the index calculation set by the technical service unit.