KOI FISH (CYPRINUS CARPIO) SEED FEED MANAGEMENT AT THE TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT OF THE CIPARAY FISH SEED CENTER (BBI), BANDUNG REGENCY, WEST JAVA

Fisheries

Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one type of ornamental fish that is in great demand in Indonesia. there are many things to learn for the maintenance of koi carp, One of them is feeding. This article aims to study directly the feeding management techniques in koi carp hatcheries that are applied at BBI Ciparay, Bandung Regency, West Java - Indonesia. Field Work Practice was held at Fish Seed Center (BBI) of Ciparay, Bandung Regency, West Java on June 27 until July 27, 2022. The working method used in the Field Work Practice is a descriptive method by means of direct observation so that primary data and secondary data were obtained. Data were collected through observation, interview, and literature review. The technique of feeding koi fish hatcheries at BBI Ciparay is carried out in three stages. The first stage is when the larvae are 4 days old and are given boiled egg yolk. In the second stage, when the larvae are 5 to 9 days old, they are given artificial feed Feng-Li FL 0 crumble type with feed size <0.4 mm. The third stage is when the seeds aged 10 to 18 days are given Artificial sink feed Bintang 888-3 with feed sizes 2 mm and 3 mm. In addition to feeding, koi carp larvae are also given MAX C+ Vitamin C.

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