Proximate composition of tilapia feed formulated with varying levels of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf flour

Junianto Talunga; Reni Lucia Kreckhoff; Rosita A. J. Lintang; Hariyani Sambali; Novie Pankie Lukas Pangemanan; Christina Leta Salaki; Deiske Adeliene Sumilat

doi:10.35800/jasm.v13i2.64291

Authors

Junianto Talunga Aquatic Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Sam Ratulangi University, Jl. Kampus UNSRAT Bahu, Manado 95115, Indonesia
Reni Lucia Kreckhoff Aquaculture Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia
Rosita A. J. Lintang Marine Science Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia
Hariyani Sambali Aquaculture Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia
Novie Pankie Lukas Pangemanan Aquaculture Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia
Christina Leta Salaki Entomology Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia
Deiske Adeliene Sumilat Aquatic Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Sam Ratulangi University, Jl. Kampus UNSRAT Bahu, Manado 95115, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35800/jasm.v13i2.64291

Keywords:

moringa oleifera, alternative feed ingredient, tilapia nutrition, proximate composition, aquafeed formulation

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of incorporating moringa leaf flour (Moringa oleifera) at varying concentrations into feed formulations on the proximate composition of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed. Five experimental treatments were tested, with moringa leaf flour inclusion levels of 0% (control), 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. A proximate analysis was conducted to determine moisture, ash, fat, protein, and crude fiber content. The results indicated that only the control feed (0%) and the feed containing 10% moringa leaf flour met the required protein standards for formulated feed, at 30% and 25%, respectively. Feeds with higher inclusion levels had protein content below the minimum threshold. The lowest crude fiber content (14.98%) was recorded in the 10% treatment, which was lower than that of the control. Ash, fat, and moisture contents remained relatively stable across all treatments and within acceptable ranges for fish feed. The formulation with 10% moringa leaf flour provided the optimal nutritional profile, delivering adequate protein (25%) and the lowest crude fiber (14.98%), thereby meeting nutritional requirements without compromising digestibility. Based on proximate analysis, moringa leaf flour shows potential as an efficient alternative feed ingredient for tilapia aquaculture.

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