Growth performance of selected and non-selected black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) on pond cultivation

Abstract

This study will compare the growth rates of selected and non-selected tiger shrimp in pond cultivation. This study was carried out in four 2000-square-meter ponds in the experimental shrimp pond in Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi. The study used two treatments: selected tiger shrimp (A) and non-selected tiger shrimp (B). Tiger shrimp weighing 16.33 to 16.85 g were stocked at 0.5 individuals per m^-2 and cultured for 90 days. During cultivation, these shrimps were administered commercial pelleted feed containing a protein dose of 36-38% (3-5%/body weight), applied twice daily, in the morning and evening. The variables observed were growth, coefficient of variation, survival rate, response selection, and water quality. The findings indicated that the selected black tiger shrimp exhibited superior growth performance compared to the non-selected black tiger shrimp. The weight gain of selected tiger shrimp was 13.96 g, with a specific growth rate of 0.67%.day^-1, coefficient of variation of 22.83%, and survival rate of 77.50%. This value is higher by 14.66% in the weight character and 13.30% in the survival rate character compared to non-selected.