Water Quality Analysis and Relationship with Growth Performance of L. vannamei Ponds in Jepara, Central Java
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https://doi.org/10.61741/JMBI.2026.v4.p24-30Keywords:
Intensive culture, Growth performance, Litopenaeus vannamei, Water qualityAbstract
This study aims to analyze water quality dynamics and their correlation with the growth performance of L. vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) in an intensive aquaculture system in Jepara, Central Java. The research method used an observational survey approach in 10 grow-out ponds with a stocking density of 150 individuals/m². Water quality monitoring was conducted in situ twice a day (morning and afternoon), while growth sampling was conducted every 7 days from DOC 7 to DOC 49. Data were analyzed descriptively to evaluate the relationship between environmental fluctuations and growth indicators. The results showed that the temperature (27–29°C) and pH (7.9–8.57) were within the optimal range according to PERMEN-KP No. 75/2016. However, in the final phase of cultivation (DOC 35–49), critical conditions occurred due to a decrease in dissolved oxygen (DO) to ≤ 3 mg/L and an increase in salinity that exceeded the optimal tolerance limit, reaching 38–41 ppt. Although the Average Body Weight (ABW) increased consistently to 9.59 g/individual, the Average Daily Growth (ADG) slowed significantly from 0.49 g/day to 0.40 g/day at the end of the observation period. This was accompanied by an increase in the Standard Deviation (SD) of weight to 1.35, indicating size inconsistency due to physiological stress. These findings confirm that low DO and high salinity are the main limiting factors that suppress growth efficiency in the final phase. It is recommended to strengthen the aeration system and add fresh water periodically to stabilize osmoregulation and support the sustainability of L. vannamei production in the region.
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