MEDIA POROSITY in SILK WORM CULTURE (Tubifex sp.)

Abstract

The content of organic matter can affect the growth of silk worms (Tubifex sp.). In addition, media porosity can also have an effect. This study aims to determine the effect of porosity on the cultivation of silk worm by using media of mud and sandy mud. The analysis used a complete randomized design method with three replications. The silk worm population in mud and sandy mud is 521 and 984, with ABW (Average Body Weight) growth of 0.3 mg and 0.1 mg. These results prove that porosity affects the population, whereas organic matter affects the weight of silk worms. So it can be concluded that the use of sandy mud media produces a higher population, but has lower ABW than the mud media.

Growth Performance of Silkworms (Tubifex sp.) Cultivated Using a Dry Substrate

“…Silkworms need substrate and feed in their cultivation containers to breed. Furthermore, growth is due to protein and organic matter in the culture substrate, which is absorbed by silkworms (Fajri et al, 2013;Barades & Witoko, 2018). The content of organic matter is obtained from bacteria decomposition by utilizing carbon (C) derived from molasses (Syaputra et al, 2017).…”

The Latest Application of Tubifex as Live Feed in Aquaculture

“…In order to increase worm biomass, it is also taken into consideration in practice to choose a good substrate that will increase worm populations. Mud and sand as maintenance media, as well as the combination of these materials with fermentation of agricultural waste and aquatic weeds that are rich in protein, fiber, and sources of carbohydrates and fats continue to be studied (Barades & Witoko, 2018;Khaerunnisa et al, 2021;Mahendra et al, 2019;Safrina et al, 2015;Selvarani, Padmavathy, Srinivasan, & Jawahar, 2015). The reviews in this paper can provide information on the use of Tubifex in aquaculture, particularly when raising fish larvae or in hatcheries.…”