Tilapia Hatchery Techniques (Oreochromis niloticus) at the Local Fish Seed Center, Singgamanik, Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province

Abstract

The research was conducted for two weeks starting from 26 October 2020 to 9 November 2020 at Singgamanik local fish seed center, Karo regency, North Sumatra province. The Singgamanik Local Fish Seed Center is located in a wet area with a tropical climate. Therefore, this study aims to determine the technicalities of tilapia hatchery at the Singgamanik Local Fish Seed Center (LFSC). The Singgamanik Local Fish Seed Center (LFSC) has water sources that come from river water, rainwater, and ground water. The area of the Singgamanik Fish Seed Center is 1.5 hectares, consisting of 48 pond plots and one Singgamanik Fish Seed Center office building, 1 hall building, and 1 mesh building. Primary data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews and active participation, while secondary data were obtained from the literature. The Singgamanik Local Fish Seed Center (BBI) was established in 1980 in Singgamanik Village, Munte District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. Tilapia in Indonesia is an economically important fish in the world because of its easy cultivation method, good taste, relatively affordable prices, and a wide tolerance to the environment.