| Penulis/Author |
Prof. Dr. Ir. Djumanto, M.Sc. (1) ; Prof. Dr. Ir. Rustadi, M.Sc. (2); Dr. Ir. Bambang Triyatmo, M.P. (3); Indah Istiqomah, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D (4); Dr. Susilo Budi Priyono, S.Pi., M.Si. (5); AFIDA SABILIL HIKMA (6); FARKHANA LAILY (7); Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Deendarlianto, S.T., M.Eng. (8) |
| Abstrak/Abstract |
The rapid growth of shrimp farming has raised concerns regarding sustainability, with challenges such as water quality management, feed efficiency, and disease outbreaks threatening the industry's future. Innovative technologies are essential for enhancing productivity while ensuring ecological sustainability. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of micro-bubble generator (MBG) technology, explicitly comparing ball nozzles and a combination of ball and pore nozzles, in optimizing dissolved oxygen levels, water quality, and growth performance of Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp. The
research was conducted in a collaborative shrimp pond in Purworejo Regency and utilized an experimental design with two MBG configurations. Shrimp were cultured for 90 days, and various environmental parameters, including dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and nutrient levels, were monitored biweekly. Growth metrics were recorded at regular intervals, and statistical analyses were performed to assess differences in growth and water quality between the treatments. The findings indicated that shrimp cultivated with the MBG using ball nozzles exhibited superior growth in both weight and length, alongside lower size variance compared to those with combined nozzles. Water quality
measurements showed that dissolved oxygen levels were higher in ponds with ball nozzles, while nitrate and phosphate concentrations remained comparable across treatments. The study concluded that MBG technology, particularly with ball nozzles, significantly enhances the growth and sustainability of vannamei shrimp farming by improving oxygenation and water quality, ultimately supporting the longterm viability of the aquaculture sector in Indonesia. |
