Formulation of Feed with Different Source of Carotenoids on the Colors Quality of Sunkist Balloon Molly Fish (Poecilia sp.)

The parameter value of ornamental fish is determined by the brighter color a type fish, higher so that farmers need to maintain providing feed containing pigments can be obtained from vegetable and animal sources carotenoids. Sunkist balloon molly (Poecilia sp.) were stocked in an aquarium measuring 60 × 30 cm3 (5 fish/l), Objectives this study was determine effect feeding formulations using different carotenoid with best treatment for improving quality sunkist sp.). method used experimental (quantitative) completely randomized design (CRD) 3 treatments, 1 control, repetitions. Feed given ad libitum (5% body weight) times day. Color data analyzed ImageJ Software one-way ANOVA test. results showed utilization efficiency, conversion ratio growth performance not significantly between treatments. There significant on shown P₃ (yellow pumpkin) 10% as among others. Water observed trend normal stable beginning end maintenance period.