TLDR;
This video features an interview with Mr. Herman, a fish farmer who cultivates fish in a residential area. He discusses his transition from a larger farm to a smaller, urban setup, utilizing tarpaulins and recycled materials like single-use gallon containers. He shares insights into maintaining healthy water conditions, using natural supplements like papaya leaves and noni fruit, and optimizing feeding schedules for catfish and tilapia. Additionally, he explains the use of probiotics and homemade ecoenzymes to enhance fish health and recycle organic waste.
- Transitioned from large farm to urban setup.
- Utilizes recycled materials and natural supplements.
- Optimizes feeding schedules for different fish types.
- Employs probiotics and homemade ecoenzymes for fish health and waste recycling.
Introduction to Urban Fish Farming [0:00]
The video starts with an introduction to Mr. Herman, a fish farmer in Karang Kobar, who is being interviewed about his fish cultivation practices. The interviewer expresses curiosity about why Mr. Herman chose to cultivate fish in the middle of a residential area. Mr. Herman explains that he was previously a chicken and fish farmer in Kebumen Baturen but had to relocate to Karang Kobar due to housing development.
Adapting to Limited Space with Innovative Techniques [0:47]
Mr. Herman discusses how he adapted to a smaller plot of land by using tarpaulins and sitim to create fish ponds. He also utilizes recycled single-use gallon containers for fish farming. He shows different setups, including small catfish, bucket systems for catfish, and ponds with tilapia.
Natural Supplements and Water Management [2:51]
Mr. Herman explains the use of papaya leaves as a natural antibiotic to keep the catfish healthy and noni fruit to remove odors and stimulate appetite. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy water conditions for both catfish and tilapia, creating an ecosystem similar to nature. Probiotics and vitamins are added to the water to ensure the fish remain healthy.
Feeding Schedules and Fish Characteristics [4:33]
Mr. Herman discusses the different characteristics of catfish and tilapia, noting that tilapia reproduce faster with frequent feeding during the day, as they are diurnal animals. Catfish, being nocturnal, are best fed at night to align with their metabolic system. He mentions an experiment where fasting the fish during the day and feeding them at night resulted in better growth.
Pond Capacity and Probiotic Production [5:57]
Mr. Herman details the number of fish in each container, mentioning that one pond contains 5,000 fish, while the white boxes hold 250 fish each for consumption. He explains how to make probiotics using E4 fisheries, Aqua water, and Yakult, which enhances the protein content of the feed. This mixture is fermented for 20 days and then mixed with the fish feed to promote better growth and health.
Additional Supplements and Water Treatment [8:36]
Mr. Herman identifies violin and asola as additional supplements. He also discusses the use of Probiome and Proquatic products to treat the water before introducing the fish, creating conditions similar to their natural environment. This is particularly important in urban areas where tap water may not be suitable for fish.
Ecoenzyme Production and Waste Recycling [10:58]
Mr. Herman explains how to make ecoenzymes from organic waste such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, and papaya. The mixture is fermented for three months and used to compost organic waste into fertilizer. This demonstrates a holistic approach to fish farming that includes recycling and environmental sustainability.