Growth Performance of Panulirus homarus Fed Different Diets in Sea Cages System

The effects of various diets on growth performance and survival rate of juvenile Panulirus homarus were investigated. Ten Panulirus homarus with initial average mean weight 2.98 ± 0.13 g were fed with different diets for six weeks feeding period in 1 x 1 x 1 m (L x W x H) sea cages system with mix minced fish, commercial shrimp pellet and formulated diet, respectively. The results showed that the highest weight gain ( persen) and specific growth rate (SGR) were achieved by Panulirus homarus fed mix minced fish, followed by formulated diet and commercial shrimp pellet. Survival rate of Panulirus homarus fed mix minced fish, commercial shrimp pellet and formulated diet were 90, 80 and 100 persen, respectively. The present study indicate that mix minced fish is potential to be used for Panulirus homarus feed in sea cages system. Proceeding International Seminar on Tropical Natural Resources 2015. Hal. 145-153 ISBN 971-979-1911-15-9