POTENTIAL UTILIZATION OF MUSSEL MEALS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FISH FEED RAW MATERIAL FOR AQUACULTURE Rasidi
Center Research for Fisheries
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Increasing the target of aquaculture production will increase the need for feed which an increase will follow in the need for fish meal. The constraint in aquaculture fish feed dependence on a fish meal import is known. Many previous studies have been carried out in efforts to find local raw materials to reduce dependence on fish meals. One source of quality animal protein from marine resources as raw material for feed that needs to be studied and developed is mollusks or mussels. This review summarizes the use of mussel meal in aquaculture feed and is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing studies^ potential on mussels meal used as a feed ingredient in fish feed. Mussels contain high levels of nutrients and bio-actives which were utilized in the form of mussel meals for feed ingredients. For example, the nutritional content of green mussel meals (Perna viridis) includes protein 53.94%- fat 11.16%- N free extract 26.34%- 0.07% crude fiber, and 8.49% ash. The utilization of mussel meals as a source of protein feed can increase the growth of several types of cultured fish. This result shows that mussel meals have the potential as raw material and an alternative protein source to reduce dependence on a fish meal in aquaculture fish feed.
