PENYUSUNAN FORMULASI OPTIMAL DALAM PEMANFAATAN TEPUNG MAGGOT SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PAKAN IKAN BAGI KELOMPOK UNIT PEMBENIHAN RAKYAT (UPR) JATIMAS FISH FARM BANDAR LAMPUNG

Abstract

A common problem in the development of fish farming is the lack of knowledge of fish farmers in terms of implementing technical management of aquaculture, planning and effectiveness in finding alternative feed ingredients to increase the growth and income of fish farmers. The partner group in this activity is a group of fish farmers who carry out hatchery for consumption fish and ornamental fish in Bandar Lampung. In the production process, there are still problems with the supply of commercial feed, which is expensive and limited. One solution to this problem is to produce feed independently by utilizing maggot as a raw material for a source of animal protein that is cheaper and easier to cultivate. Maggot production has been carried out and developed by this partner group. The knowledge that must be understood in the manufacture of feed is to formulate a feed that will produce the appropriate composition of ingredients and nutritional content. The Pearsons Square method is one of the most commonly used methods for preparing fish feed formulations. The results of this training activity provide enthusiasm and encouragement for partners to produce feed independently because it is based on the knowledge of preparing optimal feed formulations and knowledge of fish feed raw materials. Thus it can be concluded that this training is very important and fundamental in overcoming the problem of providing feed in fish farming.