The Effect of Giving Ketapang Leaves and Betel Leaves on the Survival Rate of Betta Fish (Betta splendens)

Abstrak

A common problem faced by betta fish breeders during the hatchery stage is the low survival rate of fry, as they are highly susceptible to changes in water quality and disease. Therefore, fry management is necessary to increase survival rates by using natural ingredients that are environmentally friendly and do not cause resistance. Ketapang leaves (Terminalia catappa) and betel leaves (Piper betle) can be used because they contain active compounds such as flavonoids, which have antimicrobial properties that can help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in the water. The aim of this study was to determine the appropriate dosage of ketapang leaves and betel leaves for the survival rate of betta fry. This study used an experimental method, namely RAL with 4 treatments and 3 replications, the treatments tested were P0 (control): no treatment, P1: 1 g/l ketapang leaves, P2: 1 g/l betel leaves, P3: 0.5 g/l ketapang leaves and 0.5 g/l betel leaves. The parameters tested included absolute weight, absolute length, specific weight growth, daily length growth and survival rate. The results showed that the average absolute weight of betta fish ranged from 0.193-0.444 g, the average absolute length ranged from 2.379-3.021 cm, the average specific growth rate ranged from 0.015-0.006%/day, the average daily growth rate ranged from 0.034-0.019%/day, and the average survival rate ranged from 60.00-13.33%.