The effect of feeding black soldier fly larvae on growth performance of red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)

Mohd Hafiz Ngoo, Siti Aisyah (2020) The effect of feeding black soldier fly larvae on growth performance of red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis spp.). [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

In aquaculture industry, the crucial goal is to cut the production costs, especially feeding costs, without significant side effects. Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) is a locally available, eco-friendly and sustainable source that is high in crude protein (42% DM) and fat (35% DM). This study was performed to determine the growth performance and composition of crude fat and protein in fingerlings of Red Hybrid tilapia fed on BSFL. A total of 120 fingerling Red Hybrid tilapia was divided into four groups (n=10) with three replicates (Group 1: without inclusion of BSFL, Group 2: 90% commercial fish feed + 10% BSFL, Group 3: 80% commercial fish feed + 20% BSFL, Group 4: 70% commercial fish feed + 30% BSFL). Proximate analysis of experimental diet showed that protein content is higher as the level of BSFL inclusion is higher (Group 1: 33.92%, Group 2: 36.37%, Group 3: 35.72%, Group 4: 38.69%). Result shows that the inclusion of BSFL into commercial diet is significant in group with the highest BSFL percentage as compared to control group in relation to its body weight, total body length and protein and fat composition. Indeed, Group 4, which contain 30% BSFL inclusion contain the highest level of crude protein (80.30% DM) and fat (2.90% DM) as compared to other groups. Thus, Group 4 is concluded to have better growth performance and higher crude protein and fat composition.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2023 07:23
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2023 07:23
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1487

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